Business Systems Specialist - UKG HRIS
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About the Role
Modern Niagara is seeking a Business Systems Specialist to administer and configure UKG HRIS platforms, including UKG Pro and Workforce Management. The role involves system configuration, integrations, Cognos reporting, and Tier 2/3 support.
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Responsibilities
- Administer and configure UKG Pro HCM, including workflows, security roles, business rules, and organizational structures
- Maintain UKG Time & Attendance and Workforce Management modules
- Design and maintain integrations between UKG and other systems
- Develop and maintain Cognos reports and dashboards within UKG
- Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for HRIS and workforce systems
- Conduct root cause analysis and coordinate issue resolution
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in HRIS, systems administration, or technical analyst role
- Hands on experience with UKG Pro and/or UKG Workforce Management (UTA/Dimensions)
- Experience configuring HRIS systems (security, workflows, business rules)
- Strong SQL skills for data validation and troubleshooting
- Experience developing Cognos reports and dashboards
- Experience with integrations, including file based (CSV/XML/JSON) and SFTP processes
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and attention to detail skills
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Role Summary
- The Business Systems Specialist UKG HRIS is responsible for the technical administration, configuration, integration, and reporting of Modern Niagara’s HR and workforce management platforms.
- This role supports enterprise systems such as UKG Pro, UKG Time & Attendance (UTA), UKG Workforce Management/Dimensions, and embedded Cognos reporting tools.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Administer and configure UKG Pro HCM, including workflows, security roles, business rules, and organizational structures
- Maintain UKG Time & Attendance and Workforce Management modules, including scheduling, accruals, attendance, and activities
- Configure pay rules, work rules, and labour level structures
- Support system upgrades, patches, and enhancements, including regression testing
- Implement and maintain data governance controls and validation logic
- Design and maintain integrations between UKG and systems such as payroll, ERP, and identity management
- Manage interface jobs, file transfers (SFTP), and data workflows
- Troubleshoot integration issues and resolve data discrepancies
- Perform data mapping, cleansing, and reconciliation using tools such as SQL and Excel
- Develop and maintain Cognos reports and dashboards within UKG
- Build complex reports using multiple subject areas (employee, payroll, scheduling, etc.)
- Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for HRIS and workforce systems
Must Haves
- 3–5+ years of experience in HRIS, systems administration, or technical analyst role
- Hands on experience with UKG Pro and/or UKG Workforce Management (UTA/Dimensions)
- Experience configuring HRIS systems (security, workflows, business rules)
- Strong SQL skills for data validation and troubleshooting
- Experience developing Cognos reports and dashboards
- Experience with integrations, including file based (CSV/XML/JSON) and SFTP processes
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and attention to detail skills
- Ability to work cross functionally and translate business needs into technical solutions
Compensation and Benefits
- Expected annual compensation: CAD 85,000 CAD 110,000
- Performance based bonus opportunities
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with generous employer contribution
- Flexible Health and Dental benefits
- Annual health spending account
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Competitive vacation package
- Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up
- Annual Community Day
- Corporate Discounts
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