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Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Business Data Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of business analysis principles, coupled with advanced technical expertise, to bridge the gap between strategic business objectives and data-driven solutions. This role requires a proactive individual capable of driving complex, high-impact projects, guiding cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring the successful delivery of scalable analytics solutions that support organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to define and prioritize business data needs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enterprise-wide data strategies.

• Oversee the design and development of advanced dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI, ensuring scalability, usability, and alignment with business KPIs.

• Drive complex data analyses to uncover actionable insights, influence business decisions, and support long-term strategic planning.

• Establish and enforce standards for documentation, data visualization, and reporting to promote consistency and knowledge sharing across teams.

• Mentor and guide junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and analytical excellence.

• Collaborate with data engineering and IT leadership to optimize data architecture, integration, and performance across platforms.

• Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance the analytics ecosystem and support evolving business needs.

• Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders in a clear, compelling, and data-driven manner.

• Stay ahead of industry trends in analytics, business intelligence, and data operations to drive innovation and maintain competitive advantage.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in business data analysis, business intelligence, or a related field, with demonstrated leadership in analytics initiatives.

• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, SQL, DAX, Power Query, and data modeling.

• Experience with SQL and database management systems (e.g., Big Query, SQL Server).

• Deep understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and data governance best practices.

• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects and mentoring analytics professionals.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex data into strategic insights.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to executive audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-impact projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and their application in business analytics.

• Experience working in Agile environments and using project management tools.

• Proficiency in Python or R for advanced data analysis and automation.

Where we’re going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.

Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email [email protected]

NOTICE ON HIRING SCAMS

UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver’s license, social security card, or passport during a job interview. For new hires, we do not ask for payment for equipment purchase, cost for training, or to receive onboarding documents. UKG does not make job offers outside of our formal hiring process. To help protect yourself against potential hiring scams, learn more about our formal hiring process, outlined here (https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/faqs) .

ABOUT OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONS

All job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities. They do not present a comprehensive, detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed if or when circumstances change.

It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.