UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)

Workforce management and human capital management platform for mid-to-large enterprises. UKG delivers payroll, time and attendance, scheduling, workforce analytics, and HR solutions.

UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) Summary

UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) is a leading workforce management and HCM platform serving mid-to-large enterprises. It combines payroll, time and attendance, scheduling, workforce analytics, and HR solutions in a cloud-based system.

BEST FOR
Mid-market to large enterprises (1,000-50,000+ employees) focused on payroll and workforce scheduling
TYPICAL PRICING
$4-15/USD per employee/month
IMPLEMENTATION TIME
6-12 months
OUR RATING
4.2/5

Key Capabilities

Payroll Processing

  • Bi-weekly and monthly payroll
  • Multi-state tax compliance
  • Wage garnishment
  • Direct deposit
  • Payroll reporting

Time & Attendance

  • Digital time clocks
  • Mobile time tracking
  • Shift rules and compliance
  • PTO accrual management
  • Attendance analytics

Workforce Scheduling

  • Shift scheduling optimization
  • Labor forecasting
  • Employee preference management
  • Schedule communication
  • Demand-driven scheduling

Workforce Analytics

  • Labor cost analysis
  • Scheduling effectiveness
  • Compliance dashboards
  • Custom reporting

Pricing & Cost Analysis

Pricing Model

Per-employee per-month (PEPM) or subscription-based

Estimated Range

$4-15 USD per employee per month

Pricing varies based on modules (payroll, scheduling, HR); estimated from analyst reports

Implementation Cost

Medium ($300K-1.5M)

Cost Factors

  • Module selection
  • Integration complexity
  • Data migration
  • Customization needs

Total Cost of Ownership

Lower total cost than enterprise platforms; good mid-market value proposition

💡 Pricing Note: This vendor does not publicly list pricing. Ranges are estimated based on analyst reports and case studies. Contact the vendor for an accurate quote.

Pros & Cons

+ Pros

  • Market leader in workforce scheduling and time tracking
  • Strong integration with payroll systems
  • Excellent mobile app for frontline workers
  • Good compliance automation for multi-state organizations
  • Reasonable pricing for mid-market segment
  • Strong customer base in retail, healthcare, manufacturing

Cons

  • Limited talent management capabilities compared to full-suite competitors
  • Legacy UI in some modules; modernization ongoing
  • Integration complexity with some legacy systems
  • Limited reporting customization in base package
  • May require add-ons for comprehensive HR

Implementation & Deployment

Timeline

6-12 months

Complex integrations: 12-18 months

Deployment Options

  • Cloud SaaS
  • Private Cloud

Support Model

Partner-led or vendor-supported implementation

Training

Admin and user training included

Data Migration

Vendor provides migration tools and support

Post-Live Support

Standard support with tiered options

How We Researched This Review

Research Methodology

Data Sources

  • UKG official website and documentation
  • G2 reviews (1,200+ reviews, 4.2 rating)
  • Gartner reports on workforce management
  • Customer case studies

Data Quality Notes

publicData: Pricing not publicly listed; estimates based on analyst reports

capabilities: Verified from official documentation

Last Updated: 2026-04-19 | By: hcm.life Research Team

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