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How Automated Workforce Management Transforms Traffic Safety Companies Like AWP

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Industry

Safety

Challenge

AWP encountered significant workforce management complexity following multiple acquisitions. The organization faced operational challenges due to inconsistent time tracking and payroll systems, making it difficult to integrate 1,500 newly acquired employees efficiently. Disparate legacy solutions led to data silos, manual interventions, and compliance risks, all of which hindered process consistency and payroll accuracy across a geographically dispersed workforce.

Results

AWP, with Align HCM's support, completed a rapid and successful migration to UKG Dimensions in just six months, going live on January 1st. The initiative consolidated multiple legacy timekeeping systems, standardized pay rules, and integrated all employees—including the 1,500 from recent acquisitions—into UKG Pro. This unified solution resulted in streamlined payroll processes, reduced errors, improved data consistency, and enhanced workforce management organization-wide.

Key Product

UKG Dimensions

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About AWP

Area Wide Protective (AWP) is a leading traffic safety company headquartered in North Canton, Ohio. With 6,800 employees across multiple locations, AWP provides comprehensive traffic control and safety solutions for construction zones, work sites, and special events. The company has expanded through strategic acquisitions, focusing on innovative safety solutions, technology, and operational excellence.

The Challenge

AWP, a leading provider of traffic safety solutions, faced increasing operational complexity due to strategic acquisitions and rapid growth. The company was managing its workforce across several disparate time and payroll systems, leading to inconsistent processes, manual data entry, and potential compliance gaps. The addition of 1,500 newly acquired employees heightened the need for a scalable, unified platform to ensure accurate time tracking, payroll processing, and workforce visibility across all locations.

The Solution

Recognizing the need for a modern, consolidated workforce management solution, AWP selected Align HCM as its implementation partner to migrate from UKG Unified Time Management (UTM) to UKG Dimensions. Align HCM's deep expertise in HCM implementation and integration was pivotal in designing a solution that incorporated UKG Pro and additional modules such as UKG Pro Talent and Dimensions Analytics. Custom data integrations enabled the seamless import of legacy records, while standardized pay rules and automated workflows were established to ensure consistency and compliance. By consolidating time tracking and payroll into a single, cloud-based platform, AWP positioned itself for operational efficiency and future scalability.

The Results

AWP's migration to UKG Dimensions was completed on an accelerated six-month timeline, achieving a successful go-live on January 1st. The project resulted in the seamless integration of 1,500 newly acquired employees, consolidation of multiple legacy systems, and adoption of standardized pay and time tracking practices. Key metrics include the migration of 1,500 employees, support for a total workforce of 6,800, and completion within a six-month window. Post-migration, AWP has realized a reduction in payroll errors, improved data accuracy, and greater consistency in workforce management processes, enabling the organization to support continued growth and operational excellence.

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