Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.

Internship Program Details:

Program Dates: May 19, 2025- August 8, 2025

To be eligible for this program, you must be able to work in a hybrid environment and be on site 3 days per week. This is a full-time role Monday through Friday from 9:00 am- 5:00 PM EST.

About the Program

UKG’s Intern Academy program is dedicated to helping college students jump start their business careers at a top-ranked technology company that cares about its people. Our interns work on enriching projects that have a significant business impact on the future of our company. In addition to your day-to-day work with your team, interns get to experience our award-winning culture through mentorship, learning programs, team-building activities, networking events, and more. We have big ideas — and need big thinkers to help us realize them.

About the UI & UX Track:

The UKG User Experience Team consists of talented interaction designers, visual designers, and UI & UX researchers who collaborate closely with each other and with product managers, software engineers, program managers and customers to bring the next generation of UKG products to life. The team values customer success and works tirelessly to make UX magic happen while having fun. Join us for an internship that offers you opportunities in strategic, product suite and system level initiatives as well as hands-on experience with interaction and visual designs. There are a variety of intern roles available in this track, including UI & UX Design, Accessibility Design, and UI & UX Research. As an intern on the team, responsibilities could include:

Collaborating cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams to enhance the user experience and ensure proper accessibility of UKG products
Planning and conducting moderated and unmoderated usability tests
Investigating and documenting user journeys throughout the products
Translating strategy, business requirements and usability best practices into high-quality designs that support and reinforce UKG’s product vision, brand, and business objectives
Understanding standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluate the usability of products with assistive technologies
Collaborating with engineers to identify, reproduce, prioritize, and document defects
Creating UI component libraries to help designers consistently comply with UKG patterns in their mockups
Documenting and expanding on the UKG Design Language System (DLS) so that it can be easily consumed across the organization and meet the latest and greatest product suite needs.

Basic Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in computer science, software engineering, UX design, HCI, visual arts, graphic design, cognitive psychology, or similar field. Work samples may be requested.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, polished interpersonal skills, strong self-motivation and maturity.
Good organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work in a team environment.
Working knowledge of Sketch and/or Figma a plus
Experience developing desktop, mobile and responsive web applications with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Experience with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) or Accessibility best practices is a bonus
Experience or familiarity with user research methods such as usability tests, surveys, and/or interviews

UKG is unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for our internship program, including students on temporary sponsorship through CPT. All applicants must be eligible to work in the US with no restrictions now and in the future.

Where we’re going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

View The EEO Know Your Rights poster and its supplement.

View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here.

Disability Accommodation

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.

The pay range for this position is $23 - $30/hour however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers