Why Keeping Active Directory in Sync with UKG Matters More Than Ever
In today’s complex IT landscape, Active Directory (AD) remains the central source of truth for identity and access management. Whether you’re operating a hybrid environment, a full cloud setup with Entra ID (Azure AD), or still running on-premises infrastructure, keeping your employee data in sync between UKG and AD is critical to ensuring security, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Why Active Directory is Still the Backbone
Active Directory is not just an authentication tool. It governs access to business systems, defines user roles, and enforces security policies across your environment. Everything from SharePoint permissions to email provisioning and VPN access depends on the accuracy of AD data.
That’s why it’s crucial that AD reflects the latest employee lifecycle updates — whether someone is joining, getting promoted, or leaving the company.
Where UKG and AD Disconnect — And Why It Hurts
UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) is a powerful HCM solution for managing workforce data, but it doesn’t automatically push updates to Active Directory. Without automation, you’re relying on manual processes, spreadsheets, or custom scripts to bridge the gap — a setup prone to delays, inconsistencies, and human error.
The risks?
- New hires start without access to critical systems.
- Terminated users still have credentials, creating security vulnerabilities.
- IT teams are buried in provisioning requests, wasting valuable time.
Connect to AD: Automate the Sync, Eliminate the Risk
This is where Connect to AD comes in. We provide a seamless integration that automatically syncs UKG data with AD, whether you’re using:
- UKG Pro
- UKG Ready
- UKG Onboarding
Our solution supports all environments, including:
✅ On-prem Active Directory
✅ Hybrid setups (on-prem + Entra ID)
✅ Full cloud (Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD)
No matter your architecture, Connect to AD ensures that your user provisioning and deprovisioning is accurate, reliable, and fully automated.
Why Clients Trust Connect to AD
- Reliable synchronization of employee data across platforms
- Real-time onboarding and offboarding updates
- Supports multiple domains and organizational units (OUs)
- No scripting or manual intervention needed
- Reduces IT overhead and security risk
Connect to AD runs quietly in the background, so your IT team can focus on strategic projects — not repetitive account updates.
Final Thoughts
Keeping your Active Directory synced with UKG isn’t just a technical preference — it’s a business-critical requirement. Whether you’re in healthcare, construction, retail, or any other industry, automated UKG to AD integration helps you:
- Save time
- Reduce errors
- Improve onboarding experience
- Maintain security and compliance
Want to see it in action?
Click Here to book a demo and discover how Connect to AD can simplify your processes, no matter your setup.
