UKG Pro
Enterprise HCM covering HR, payroll, talent and benefits.
Core HRPayrollTalent managementBenefits administrationPeople analytics
UKG Pro
✓ Verified profile · 2026-08-22
UKG
UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) is a privately held HR, payroll and workforce-management vendor formed by the 2020 merger of Ultimate Software and Kronos. Its suite spans HCM and workforce management with particular strength in time, attendance, scheduling and labor for large, frontline and shift-based workforces. Its anchor product lines are UKG Pro (enterprise HCM/WFM) and UKG Ready (small-to-mid-market all-in-one).
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Legal nameUKG
Founded2020
FoundersMark Ain
HQLowell, Massachusetts; Weston, Florida
Employees10000+
Decision snapshot
Facts, vendor evidence and marketplace signals are labeled separately · verified 2026-08-22Best for
Large and mid-market organizations with frontline, shift-based and hourly-heavy workforces across healthcare, retail, manufacturing and the public sector.
Strong when
Complex time, attendance, scheduling and labor-compliance needs across multiple locations, and buyers wanting combined HCM and workforce management on one platform.
Validate before buying
Pricing is quote-only and implementation cost and complexity can be significant; two distinct suites (Pro and Ready) require matching product to scale.
Organizations80,000+
Across 150 countries (UKG press boilerplate)
UKG press: New York Sports Club (scale boilerplate)Revenue milestone$1B+ in a quarter
Surpassed $1B revenue in Q1 fiscal 2023 for the first time
UKG hits $1B revenue in Q1 fiscal 2023Healthcare penetration~90%
Of the largest U.S. healthcare systems use UKG (vendor-reported)
UKG press: U.S. healthcare systemsWho should evaluate UKG?
Employee size
Small and mid-size (UKG Ready)Large enterprise (UKG Pro)Global workforces
Operating context
HealthcareRetailManufacturingHospitalityPublic sectorFinancial services
Regions
North AmericaGlobal (150 countries)
Primary use cases
HR and HCMPayrollTime and attendanceEmployee schedulingLabor and absence managementTalent and benefitsWorkforce and labor analytics
Product portfolio
A portfolio vendor — compare the product and package that matches your workforce, not the company name alone.
UKG Ready
All-in-one HR, payroll, talent and time solution for leaner teams.
HRPayrollTime & attendanceTalentScheduling
UKG ReadyUKG Pro Workforce Management
Global workforce-management module for time, scheduling and labor.
Time & attendanceEmployee schedulingAbsence and leaveLabor trackingReal-time visibility
UKG Pro Workforce ManagementCore capabilities
Core HRPayrollTime and attendanceEmployee schedulingAbsence and leave managementLabor managementTalent managementBenefits administrationPeople analyticsGlobal payrollWorkforce management
Where UKG is strong
Workforce-management depth
Deep time, attendance, scheduling and labor capability for frontline, shift-based and hourly workforces.
UKG Pro Workforce ManagementLarge installed base and global reach
UKG cites more than 80,000 organizations across 150 countries.
UKG press: New York Sports Club (scale boilerplate)Strong healthcare vertical
UKG reports that nearly 90% of the largest U.S. health systems use its platform.
UKG press: U.S. healthcare systemsWhat buyers should validate
Quote-only pricing
UKG publishes no rates; pricing is custom by size and modules.
UKG ProImplementation cost and complexity
Third parties flag meaningful one-time implementation costs; scope should be validated.
UKG cost overview (third-party estimate)Two suites to match to scale
UKG Pro and UKG Ready are distinct products, so buyers must match the product to their size.
UKG productsCommercial & implementation
Pricing modelCustom and quote-based; not publicly listedUKG Pro
OwnershipPrivate; controlled by Hellman & Friedman with Blackstone and other investorsHellman & Friedman acquires UKG (ownership)
Integrations
UKG Marketplace
A catalog of vetted technology and service partners extending UKG Pro, UKG Pro WFM and UKG Ready via API integrations.
UKG Marketplace overviewDeveloper Hub and APIs
developer.ukg.com provides API references, guides and tools to build integrations across UKG suites.
UKG developer hubSecurity & compliance
ISO and SOC
The UKG Trust Center lists ISO/IEC 27001, 27017 and 27018 certifications and SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3 reports.
UKG Trust CenterPrivacy and assurance frameworks
UKG cites GDPR, CCPA, the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, CSA STAR, Cyber Essentials and IRAP.
UKG Trust CenterCustomer evidence
Outcomes reported in the vendor's customer stories — treat as vendor-supplied case-study evidence.
Workforce management for a health system
The New England health system (~37,000 employees across ~500 locations) migrated to UKG Pro Workforce Management.
Vendor-reported greater schedule flexibility for employees and real-time coverage visibility for managers.UKG customersFrontline workforce insights
The operator of 30+ locations uses real-time workforce insights in UKG to support frontline teams.
Vendor-reported improved staffing decisions across locations.UKG press: New York Sports Club (scale boilerplate)Common alternatives
A shortlist starting point; the right comparison depends on size, geography and the exact product.
Methodology
Company facts, product claims, customer evidence and independent marketplace signals are separated. Time-sensitive data is a dated snapshot. Review all sources →
Latest UKG coverage
View all →Oct 20, 2026U.S. Enterprises Advance Workforce Intelligence with UKG Pro
Analyst firm ISG reports that U.S. enterprises are increasingly turning to UKG Pro to bridge HR operations and broader business outcomes, according to a Business Wire release attributed to UKG.
Oct 20, 2026U.S. Enterprises Advance Workforce Intelligence with UKG ProU.S. enterprises are increasingly adopting UKG Pro to connect HR operations to broader business outcomes, according to analyst firm ISG.
Oct 19, 2026UKG Turns Workforce Intelligence Into Action With New AI for the FrontlineUKG has unveiled a suite of AI-powered capabilities designed to help organizations — particularly those with large frontline workforces — translate workforce data into real-time operational decisions. According to Business Wire, the new features reportedly address three core challenges: managing staffing shortages, automating HR request handling, and reducing payroll errors.
Oct 19, 2026UKG Turns Workforce Intelligence Into Action With New AI for the FrontlineUKG has announced a set of new AI capabilities targeting frontline workforce management, aimed at helping CHROs convert workforce data into operational action — covering staffing shortages, HR request handling, and payroll error reduction, according to Business Wire.
Oct 12, 2026UKG Helps Organizations Close the Gap Between Enterprise AI Ambition and the Realities of Workforce OperationsUKG has articulated a strategic vision for responsibly scaling AI across frontline workforce operations, according to Business Wire. The company is positioning its platform as a practical connector between broad enterprise AI aspirations and the day-to-day demands of HR, payroll, and workforce management.
Oct 12, 2026UKG Helps Organizations Close the Gap Between Enterprise AI Ambition and the Realities of Workforce OperationsUKG has outlined a strategic vision, according to Business Wire, for scaling AI responsibly across frontline workforce operations, positioning its platform as a bridge between enterprise AI ambitions and day-to-day HR, payroll, and workforce management realities.
Sources & verification
Verified 2026-08-22. Source type is shown so buyers can distinguish official, regulatory, marketplace and legacy evidence.
- officialUKG products
- officialUKG Pro
- officialUKG Ready
- officialUKG Pro Workforce Management
- officialUKG customers
- officialUKG developer hub
- officialUKG Trust Center
- reportingUKG hits $1B revenue in Q1 fiscal 2023
- reportingUKG press: New York Sports Club (scale boilerplate)
- reportingUKG press: U.S. healthcare systems
- reportingHellman & Friedman acquires UKG (ownership)
- reportingUKG Marketplace overview
- reportingUKG cost overview (third-party estimate)
- marketplaceG2: UKG Pro reviews
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founders · executives- Mark AinFounder
- Jennifer MorganChief Executive Officer
- Chris ToddFormer CEO
- Chris KiklasVice President, Product Management
- Jim JoudreyChief Technology Officer
- Sarah HodgesChief Marketing Officer
- Suresh VittalEVP & Chief Product Officer
Acquisitions
3 deals tracked- Mar 31, 2026
- Dec 12, 2025
- Jun 2, 2025
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Oct 12, 2026
- Oct 12, 2026
- Sep 18, 2026
- Sep 10, 2026
- Jul 8, 2026
- May 11, 2026
Events
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Open roles
All 249 roles →249 roles listed on UKG's careers page as of 2026-10-22 across 6 countries, 18 in AI / ML. Most hiring in Engineering (90), Customer success & support (44), Sales (42).
Open rolePrincipal Technical Support Engineer
Bengaluru, KA, IN
Open roleSoftware Engineer III- EngPune, MH, IN
Open roleManager, Install Base SalesUS
Open roleInstall Base Account Executive 2 SMBUS
Open roleNet New Account Executive 2 MMUS
Open roleAssoc Mgr. Professional Services ConsultingBengaluru, KA, IN
UKG — frequently asked questions
What does UKG do?
UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) is a privately held HR, payroll and workforce-management vendor formed by the 2020 merger of Ultimate Software and Kronos. Its suite spans HCM and workforce management with particular strength in time, attendance, scheduling and labor for large, frontline and shift-based workforces. Its anc…
Where is UKG headquartered?
UKG is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts; Weston, Florida, United States.
When was UKG founded?
UKG was founded in 2020.
Who founded UKG?
UKG was founded by Mark Ain.
Who is the CEO of UKG?
Jennifer Morgan leads UKG as CEO.
How many employees does UKG have?
UKG has 10000+ employees.
What kind of HR technology is UKG?
UKG is categorized under HCM, Workforce Management on DHRMap.
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