Even better than I could have ever imagined - Director UKG Employee Review

5.0
Sep 3, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Ultimate believes in putting people first and it shows, and not just in our fantastic benefits. We live to do the right thing everyday, for our teams and our customers. Ultimate is in a state of constant evolution in our product and in our service, always pushing for the next big goal, never settling for second best. We are encouraged to dream big and have fun while working hard. What can be better than that? Ultimate invests in employees no matter what role you are in and wants to see you achieve your personal goals. We have a focus on cultivating our talent and ensuring that employees are going to be successful as they move through their careers. I've worked at other companies in the industry, and honestly can't imagine working at any other company. Ultimate is my home and my family. I'm proud to be an UltiPeep!

Cons

I happen to love the challenge of hard work and rapid growth though at time it can be difficult to maintain experience and tenure in roles due to all of the new positions that people are afforded the opportunity to seek out.

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2.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company offers a convenient office location with plenty of nearby dining options and ample parking. The office environment is pleasant, with nice views that make in-office days more enjoyable. The hybrid work arrangement provides a good balance between collaboration and flexibility. Additionally, the organization has been supportive of using AI-powered development tools, which can help improve developer productivity and efficiency.

Cons

As a Senior Software Engineer, I found the company to have several challenges that made it difficult to be effective and grow professionally. The engineering culture can sometimes feel blame-oriented rather than focused on learning and continuous improvement. The software delivery process contains multiple layers of approvals and redundant steps, resulting in slow code promotion to production and reduced engineering velocity. Technical decisions made by senior leadership do not always align with modern engineering practices, which can make innovation and technology adoption more difficult. Recent organizational changes have also reduced the attractiveness of the benefits package. Additionally, bonus compensation is minimal and generally not a meaningful part of overall rewards. While there are talented colleagues and opportunities to work on large-scale systems, engineers who value fast execution, modern technology practices, and strong performance-based compensation may find the environment less appealing.

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