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UKG Pro

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As of 30 August 2026, UKG Pro's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. UKG Pro (formerly Ultimate Software and Kronos) delivers comprehensive human capital management solutions including HR, payroll, talent management, and workforc. Softwr lists it under Payroll. UKG Pro is made by UKG Inc, launched in 2020, available on Web, iOS, Android.

Overview

What UKG Pro does

UKG Pro (formerly Ultimate Software and Kronos) delivers comprehensive human capital management solutions including HR, payroll, talent management, and workforce management for large enterprises.

The honest half

Where it falls short

Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about UKG Pro.

  • No access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • Limited system procedure access for advanced administrative functions
  • No direct host access via SSH, Telnet, or remote desktop connectivity
  • Requires paid technical support subscription for assistance beyond standard support

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Capabilities

Features

  • HR Management

  • Payroll

  • Benefits Administration

  • Talent Management

  • Workforce Management

  • Analytics

  • Salesforce

    Integration with Salesforce

  • Microsoft 365

    Integration with Microsoft 365

  • Google Workspace

    Integration with Google Workspace

  • ServiceNow

    Integration with ServiceNow

  • Workday

    Integration with Workday

  • Web support

    Available on web

Answered, with sources

Questions people ask

Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.

What databases does UKG Pro support?

UKG Pro is a cloud-based HCM platform that manages payroll, benefits, and HR across 160+ countries in a single integrated system.

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Does UKG Pro handle multi-country payroll?

Yes. UKG Pro can manage global payroll complexity and ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing across 160+ countries, all in one seamless experience.

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What features are included in time and attendance tracking?

Time and Attendance module monitors employee working hours, attendance, and related data to drive accurate payroll processing and compliance.

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Does UKG Pro offer reporting and analytics?

Yes. UKG Pro provides customizable reporting and analytics for actionable workforce insights, enabling data-driven human capital decisions.

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What is UKG Talk?

UKG Talk is a built-in collaboration platform within UKG Pro that enables real-time team communication and engagement features.

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Behind it

Who makes UKG Pro

Company
UKG Inc
Based in
Weston, Florida

Timeline

UKG Pro over time

  1. Acquisition2020-04-01

    Kronos and Ultimate Software merge to form Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG)

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