UKG Workforce Management Solutions

Multiple punch options accommodate diverse workforces—physical time clocks, biometric devices (fingerprint, facial recognition), web punch, mobile apps with GPS, and telephony. Badge swipes, proximity cards, and PIN entry provide flexibility. Offline mode ensures uninterrupted operation during network outages.

Intelligent scheduling matches labor demand with employee availability, skills, certifications, and preferences. Demand forecasting uses historical patterns and business drivers to predict staffing needs. Auto-scheduling generates optimal schedules in minutes. Shift bidding and self-scheduling empower employees while maintaining coverage.

Automated alerts identify time and attendance exceptions requiring attention—missed punches, early arrivals, late departures, extended breaks, and unauthorized overtime. Configurable rules enforce policies consistently. Manager dashboards prioritize exceptions by impact enabling efficient resolution.

Track PTO, sick leave, vacation, FMLA, and custom leave types with balance tracking and accrual calculations. Employee self-service requests with manager approval workflows. Absence calendars show team coverage. Integration with payroll ensures accurate time-off payment. Compliance reporting for regulatory requirements.

Real-time dashboards display labor metrics—hours worked, overtime, absences, schedule adherence, and labor costs. Variance analysis compares actual to scheduled and budgeted hours. Trend analysis identifies patterns requiring attention. Predictive analytics forecast future labor needs and costs.

Enforce labor laws and union rules automatically—meal/rest breaks, overtime calculations, minor restrictions, and certification requirements. Multi-state operations track varying regulations by jurisdiction. Audit trails document compliance for regulatory reviews. Alerts prevent violations before they occur.

Mobile apps enable remote employees to clock in/out, view schedules, request time off, swap shifts, and submit timesheets. GPS location verification confirms field employee location. Offline capability works without connectivity. Push notifications keep employees informed of schedule changes.

Seamless integration with payroll systems (UKG Payroll, ADP, Paychex, Paycom) eliminates manual timesheet entry. Approved hours flow automatically with earnings codes, cost centers, and custom fields. Exception-based processing focuses payroll team attention on items requiring review.

Capture time against projects, tasks, customers, and work orders for job costing and project accounting. Support multiple cost allocation splits for shared resources. Integration with ERP and project management ensures accurate billing and profitability analysis.