UKG Ready is a cloud-delivered human capital management (HCM) solution designed to support small and mid-sized organizations. It combines core HR, payroll, talent acquisition, time and attendance, and scheduling capabilities within a unified system. The platform centralizes employee information and automates administrative processes such as payroll calculations, time tracking, benefits administration, and compliance reporting. By integrating these functions into a single database, UKG Ready reduces the need for separate systems and duplicate data entry. UKG Ready supports the full employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding to performance management and workforce scheduling. Managers and employees can access the system through web and mobile interfaces to complete self-service tasks, approve requests, and monitor workforce data. As a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, UKG Ready is cloud-hosted and maintained, with updates and regulatory adjustments delivered as part of the service.

Key Features

Core Human Resources Central management of employee records and HR workflows.

• Employee data and document management
• Organizational structure tracking
• Benefits administration support

Payroll Processing Integrated payroll management with compliance controls.

• Automated gross-to-net calculations
• Tax filing support
• Payment processing management

Time and Attendance Tracks employee work hours and leave.

• Time capture and validation
• Absence management
• Overtime tracking

Workforce Scheduling Supports staff planning and shift assignment.

• Schedule creation and adjustments
• Coverage tracking
• Employee availability management

Talent Acquisition Recruiting and onboarding capabilities.

• Job posting management
• Applicant tracking
• Onboarding workflows

Performance Management Structured evaluation and feedback tools.

• Goal tracking
• Review cycles
• Performance documentation

Reporting and Analytics Workforce visibility and compliance reporting.

• Standard HR and payroll reports
• Labor cost monitoring
• Audit trails

Employee and Manager Self-Service Direct access to HR processes.

• Personal information updates
• Time-off requests
• Approval workflows

Benefits

Unified HR Platform Consolidates HR, payroll, and workforce management in one system.

• Single employee database
• Reduced manual data entry
• Consistent reporting

Administrative Efficiency Automates routine HR and payroll tasks.

• Streamlined workflows
• Reduced processing time
• Standardized procedures

Improved Compliance Support Helps manage regulatory requirements.

• Tax calculation and filing support
• Time and labor rule application
• Audit documentation

Workforce Visibility Provides insights into labor and employee data.

• Real-time time tracking
• Labor cost analysis
• Headcount monitoring

Accessibility and Scalability Supports organizational growth.

• Cloud-based access
• Mobile functionality
• Configurable workflows