The Ultimate Software Group Inc. headquarters stands in Weston, Florida, U.S., on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. Ultimate Software announced that it will be acquired by an investor group led by Hellman & Friedman, after which it will operate as a privately held company and continue to operate under the leadership of CEO Scott Scherr. Photographer: Saul Martinez/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesSaul Martinez—Bloomberg via Getty Images
Celebrating its ninth consecutive year on the list, the cloud HR software company made headlines last May after going private in an $11 billion deal. At Ultimate, along with fully paid health care premiums and unlimited paid time off, employees laud the “culture of thanks,” with top execs surprising “UltiPeeps” with office gifts like fresh flowers. When it comes to travel, any employee can go on a learning development trip, and company-paid getaways to spots such as the Bahamas are open to a wide range of employees who meet goals, not just blockbuster salespeople.
Company Info
| Rank last year | 8 |
| Years on list | 9 |
| HQ location | Weston, Fla. |
| Employees | 5,600 |
| Job openings (as of February 2020) | 100 |
| Industry | Information Technology |
| Revenue, 2019 or most recent year ($M) | $1,141 |
| Year founded | 1990 |
| Type of organization | Private |
| Number of work sites | 25 |
| Website | www.ultimatesoftware.com |
Perks
| 100% health coverage | Yes |
| Unlimited sick days | Yes |
| Telecommuting | Yes |
| Job sharing | No |
| Subsidized childcare | Yes |
| Compressed work weeks | Yes |
| Fully-paid sabbaticals | No |
| On-site fitness/subsidized gym | Yes |
| On-site medical care facility | No |
| Non-discrimination policy includes sexual orientation | Yes |
| Health insurance for part-timers | Yes |
| Sick days for part-timers | Yes |
| College tuition reimbursement | Yes |
| Student loan debt repayment | No |
| Medical facility at all locations | No |
Diversity
| % Women | 49.5% |
| % Minorities | 43.9% |
| % African-American/Black | 10.7% |
| % Asian | 9.7% |
| % Caucasian/White | 51.2% |
| % Hispanic/Latino | 20.5% |
| % Native American/Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| % Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| % Two or more races | 2.3% |
| % Unknown ethnicity | 4.9% |
| Date info provided | Aug. 27, 2019 |
Paid Time Off
| PTO limit (days) | - |
| # Sick days | Unlimited |
Compensation
| Most common job (for salaried employee) | - |
| Avg. base pay (salaried) | - |
| Avg. extra compensation (salaried) | - |
| Total pay for most common job (salaried) | - |
Hiring/Staffing (Past 12 Months)
| Full-time and part-time job growth | 15% |
| # of job applicants | 77,808 |
| Avg. # of applicants per opening | 81 |
| # New graduates hired | - |