Why Automating the UKG to Active Directory Sync Is the Next Step for HR Teams
HR teams already manage the full employee lifecycle in UKG. Here’s why manual HR-to-IT handoffs for user access are holding them back, and what automation changes.
HR teams are busier than ever! Managing onboarding, role changes, compliance, and offboarding across departments. But many still rely on outdated, manual processes when it comes to something as critical as user access. If you’re using UKG to manage your workforce and still manually coordinating with IT to update Active Directory (AD), it’s time for a change!
1. Manual HR-IT Handoffs Are Slowing You Down
Every new hire, termination, or promotion in UKG often means another IT ticket. That means delays, backlogs, and, worst of all, human error. Manual handoffs between HR and IT are not only inefficient, they’re risky.
2. Your Data Deserves Real-Time Accuracy
An employee’s access should reflect their real-time status, not yesterday’s spreadsheet. Automating the sync between UKG and Active Directory ensures that updates to job title, department, or manager are immediately reflected in AD, reducing errors and strengthening security.
3. HR Shouldn’t Depend on IT for Daily Updates
HR teams using UKG already manage the full employee lifecycle. So why should they have to rely on IT to provision, deprovision, or update access? By automating this sync, HR teams gain independence while IT reduces its workload.
4. Better Compliance and Audit Trails
Whether it’s offboarding or internal role changes, delays in access updates can result in compliance gaps. Automating UKG-to-AD sync reduces risk and ensures every change is logged and timely, something auditors love.
5. It’s Easier (and More Affordable) Than You Think
Until now, these kinds of automations were expensive or required custom development. But with Connect to AD, you get a purpose-built, plug-and-play solution developed by former UKG team members, designed specifically for UKG users, at a fraction of the cost of traditional providers.
Conclusion
The future of workforce management is automated, secure, and real-time. If you’re still relying on emails and tickets to manage user access between UKG and Active Directory, it’s time to consider the next step.
Want to see how it works? Book a demo with our team and discover how Connect to AD is helping over 300+ UKG clients streamline their HR-IT processes.
