Shiftboard to Join UKG in Strategic Acquisition
Deal News | Jun 02, 2025 | Voyager Capital LLC

UKG, a major player in HR and payroll solutions, has acquired Shiftboard, a Seattle-based company specializing in employee scheduling software. While financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, Shiftboard, founded in 2002, has developed a strong presence in several industries by providing employee shift management solutions. The company counts BASF, Bridgestone, Daisy Brand, and Shell among its over 500 clients. Shiftboard has raised significant funding in the past, including $19.5 million, backed by investors like NewRoad Capital Partners, Voyager Capital, and Fortson VC. Led by CEO Sterling Wilson, Shiftboard has about 50 employees spread across the U.S. and Canada. UKG is a widely recognized HR solutions provider, servicing two-thirds of the Fortune 1000 and over 80,000 organizations globally, with bases in Massachusetts and Florida. The acquisition aligns with UKG's strategy to enhance productivity and employee engagement in industries subjected to fluctuating production demands.
Sectors
- Human Resources Technology
- Software Development
Geography
- United States – UKG is based in Massachusetts and Florida. Shiftboard is headquartered in Seattle.
- Canada – Shiftboard has employees and operations across the U.S. and Canada.
Industry
- Human Resources Technology – The acquisition involves UKG, a major HR solutions provider acquiring Shiftboard, which specializes in employee scheduling software.
- Software Development – Shiftboard offers specialized employee scheduling software and the transaction involves technology and software development.
Financials
- 19.5 million USD – Funding raised by Shiftboard in 2018 and 2020.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
---|---|---|---|
UKG | Acquiring Company | Company | A Massachusetts and Florida-based HR and payroll solutions provider, serving two-thirds of the Fortune 1000. |
Shiftboard | Target Company | Company | A Seattle-based company specializing in employee scheduling software. |
Voyager Capital | Investor | Company | A venture capital firm that invested in Shiftboard. |
Sterling Wilson | CEO of Shiftboard | Person | Joined Shiftboard as CEO in 2015. |
Rachel Barger | President of Go-to-Market at UKG | Person | Part of UKG's senior management, commented on the acquisition's impact. |