Managing Position and Time Type (PATT) accurately is vital for any organization using UKG for time and attendance. Whether it’s assigning employees to the right job codes or capturing the correct time types across shifts, even small errors can impact payroll, labor costing, and compliance.

To understand how companies are tackling these challenges, we asked HR and workforce experts how they’ve used CloudApper hrPad to enhance their PATT process in UKG. Their insights reveal a clear pattern: simplifying time entry at the source is the key to success.

1. Reducing Errors at the Point of Punch

Sarah Jennings, Senior HRIS Analyst in Healthcare
“Before hrPad, employees had to navigate long dropdowns on shared time clocks. Mistakes were common—especially when selecting job positions. hrPad made a big difference. It’s tailored to show only what’s relevant to each person, and it integrates perfectly with our UKG system.”

With CloudApper hrPad, employees select the correct position and time type during clock-in. Because the interface is customized per user, irrelevant options are removed—making the process faster and more accurate.

2. Enabling Multi-Position Clarity

Carlos Rivera, HR Director in Manufacturing
“We have employees working across roles and locations. hrPad allows them to choose the right position with each punch. It also records the correct time type, which saves us hours each week on corrections.”

For organizations managing complex staffing structures, CloudApper hrPad helps ensure each time entry aligns with the employee’s active assignment. This is critical for union tracking, labor costing, and compliance.

3. Real-Time Sync with UKG

Rina Kapoor, Payroll Supervisor in Retail
“With hrPad, once a punch is made, the data flows into UKG immediately. There’s no delay, and that’s been a huge win for payroll accuracy and audit prep.”

Real-time synchronization means that punches recorded through hrPad are available instantly in UKG. This eliminates the lag or double-entry risks associated with manual processing or outdated systems.

4. Simplifying the Employee Experience

Daniel Thompson, Operations Manager in Logistics
“Employees don’t need to be trained on complex systems anymore. The AI assistant in hrPad answers their questions and guides them if they’re unsure about time type selections. That support alone has reduced our support tickets.”

The built-in 24/7 AI assistant helps employees navigate the clock-in process, especially when selecting time types like training, travel, or overtime. This reduces the burden on HR and helps ensure employees are confident and compliant.

5. Scalable and Cost-Efficient Deployment

Meghan Lee, HR Systems Consultant
“CloudApper hrPad gave us a modern time capture solution that didn’t require expensive hardware. It runs on tablets and still does everything our old clocks did—plus more.”

Because hrPad runs on standard Android or iOS tablets, it’s cost-effective to deploy at scale across multiple locations. Organizations get a full-featured, UKG-compatible time solution without investing in proprietary hardware.

The Verdict

Across industries, experts agree that CloudApper hrPad is a powerful add-on for organizations using UKG. It ensures Position and Time Type data is captured accurately at the source, reduces manual intervention, and enhances both the employee and HR experience.