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# UKG HRIS ANALYST

- **Company:** Relay Resources
- **Location:** Portland, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, System Configuration, Data Files, Data Integrity, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Systems Integration, Time Tracking Software, Data Server Interface, Workday HRIS
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=04beb313a1eb7e60

## About the Role

* 4-6+ years of hands-on HRIS experience
 * Strong experience with UKG Ready (required)
 * Experience supporting:

Payroll processing
Time & Labor systems

 * Proven ability to troubleshoot system and data issues independently

REQUIRED SKILLS

 * Strong understanding of:

Payroll concepts (earnings, deductions, taxes)
Timekeeping and accrual logic

 * Data analysis and problem-solving skills
 * Experience working with system data, audits, and reconciliation
 * Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
 * Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical users

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

 * Experience with UKG
 * Experience supporting system integrations (ERP, GL, benefits systems)
 * Exposure to payroll or HR compliance requirements
 * Experience in a multi-entity or complex organization

## Description

1. UKG System Configuration & Maintenance
Configure and maintain UKG modules (Core HR, Payroll, Time & Labor, Benefits as applicable)
Support setup and updates for:
Earnings and deduction codes
Pay groups and payroll cycles
Timekeeping rules and accruals
Ensure system configurations align with business and payroll requirements

 2. Payroll & Time Support
 * Support payroll processing by validating:

Time data accuracy
Earnings/deductions setup
Payroll outputs prior to finalization

 * Troubleshoot payroll-related issues and discrepancies
 * Assist in resolving payroll errors and adjustments

 3. Data Integrity & Reconciliation
 * Perform regular audits of HR and payroll data
 * Identify and resolve discrepancies across:

UKG modules
Upstream/downstream systems

 * Support reconciliation of HR/payroll data with Finance as needed

 4. Issue Resolution & Support
 * Investigate and resolve UKG-related issues (data, configuration, user errors)
 * Manage and prioritize support tickets
 * Provide timely resolution and clear communication to stakeholders

 5. Reporting & Data Support
 * Build and maintain standard and ad hoc reports
 * Support HR, Payroll, and leadership with accurate data outputs
 * Ensure reporting aligns with compliance and operational needs

 6. Integration Support
 * Support data interfaces between UKG and other systems (e.g., ERP, benefits providers)
 * Assist in validating inbound/outbound data files, EDI Feeds
 * Help troubleshoot integration failures and data mismatches

 7. Continuous Improvement
 * Identify opportunities to improve system usage and reduce manual work
 * Support system enhancements, upgrades, and process improvements
 * Participate in testing for system changes and releases, * Payroll and time data are accurate and require minimal correction
 * Issues are resolved quickly with clear root cause identified
 * Data between UKG and downstream systems ties out consistently
 * Users are supported effectively without recurring issues
 * System improvements reduce manual work overtime.


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