Senior HRIS Analyst, UKG Time and Attendance
At a glance
Senior People Operations & HRIS role at Brighthorizons. Remote, United States · full-time · $95,000–$135,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run UKG Time and Attendance as its lead administrator, shaping configuration, security, reports, and new functionality for the US and UK
- Translate requirements from HR, payroll, legal, and IT into system specifications that support compliance across both regions
- Maintain pay policies, labor rules, schedules, attestations, and accrual plans against US and UK requirements
- Build and support UKG data connections to payroll and other systems, covering both inbound and outbound flows
- Plan testing from unit checks through user acceptance, preparing and reviewing cases and explaining configuration effects to stakeholders
What you bring
- At least five years in business analysis, system design, and configuration, including four or more years with UKG Time and Attendance
- A bachelor's degree, or five additional years of relevant experience in its place
- You can design and configure UKG Time and Attendance solutions and guide work across its full implementation cycle
Who this fits
This senior remote role suits someone who can work across HR, payroll, legal, and IT while supporting systems used in the US and UK. The position is open to applicants in the United States, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
From the employer
Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.
Bright Horizons is seeking a dynamic Senior HRIS Analyst to join our team and play a key role in supporting and enhancing our UKG Pro WFM Time Keeping system. This role serves as the functional and technical subject‑matter expert, ensuring accurate time capture, pay rule execution, accrual plans, compliance with labor regulations, and seamless integration with payroll and other downstream systems. It is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology and business, with a passion for translating complex requirements into scalable, user-friendly solutions.
This is a Remote position available in the United States.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary system administrator and Subject Matter Expert for UKG Time & Attendance
- Expert level knowledge of UKG Timekeeping with the ability to lead in the design, configuration, testing and deployment of new modules / functionality, security design, and reporting for the US and UK
- Lead in initiatives that collaborate with HR, Payroll, Legal, and IT Teams to facilitate productive conversations used to gather and document business requirements and transfer into functional specifications that ensure compliance and efficiency across multiple regions, including the US and UK
- Configure and maintain complex pay policies, labor rules, schedules, attestations, and accruals, ensuring compliance with US federal/state and UK statutory requirements
- Develop and maintain all inbound/outbound UKG integrations supporting both US and UK
- Manage testing cycles, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) this includes the development, review and approval of all test cases used in each stage of testing
- Evaluate, communicate, and coordinate the functional and technical impacts of UKG configuration decisions to stakeholder groups
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5 years of Business Analyst experience, system design, and configuration experience, with at least 4 years focused on UKG Time & Attendance
- Bachelors Degree (5 additional years of relevant experience would be considered in lieu of applicable degree)
- At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree
- Demonstrated UKG expertise to design and present solutions with options to business and HR stakeholders
- UKG Pro WFM and/or UKG Dimensions certification
- Knowledge / experience with multiple SaaS HR technology platforms and tools
- Knowledge of Boomi
- Knowledge of Workday payroll and benefit modules for UK and US
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to summarize and present findings or challenges to all levels of staff and management
Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.
Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $95,000 – $135,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
- Tuition assistance and education coaching
- Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements and accrual schedules, new employees in this role receive up to: 9 paid holidays annually; 40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule, and 120 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule (vacation time may be used for sick leave purposes under any applicable state or local sick or safe time law).
Deadline to Apply:
This posting is anticipated to remain open until 10/23/2026.
Compensation: $95,000 – $135,000 / yearLife at Bright Horizons:
At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.