Punch-Time Spoofing inflates labor costs for UKG users. CloudApper hrPad uses AI on iPads to verify live clock-ins, stopping fraud.
Punch-Time Spoofing has become a costly headache for payroll and HR teams. An employee tapes a printed selfie to the kiosk camera or replays a short video on a phone and the system logs a shift that never happened. UKG users feel the sting every pay period as buddy punches inflate labor costs and force last-minute data scrubbing. To outsmart these modern tricks, CloudApper introduces hrPad for iPad, a layer of AI protection that plugs directly into UKG and verifies a live human at every clock-in. No database surgery, no custom hardware, just download, connect, and watch spoofing attempts fail in real time.
Why iPad hardware changes the game
Recent iPad models ship with neural engines and TrueDepth cameras built for on-device vision tasks. hrPad leverages that horsepower to take a rapid burst of depth-mapped frames, analyze micro-movements like blinks and subtle head shifts, and confirm liveness in under a second. The decision stays on the tablet, so privacy is preserved and network lag is eliminated.
The integration story
hrPad is designed to complement UKG, not replace it. Punch events still land in the same UKG tables payroll audits today. hrPad simply adds a smarter gateway at the moment of clock-in. The app connects through standard UKG APIs, so existing reports, policies, and pay rules remain untouched.
Touchless Face ID check-in: spoof-proof by design
- Employee taps Clock In on the kiosk
- hrPad captures a quick liveness burst and compares it to the UKG profile image
- Photo or video replays are rejected instantly
- A verified punch posts to UKG in real time
Buddy punches disappear, and payroll spends less time questioning suspicious entries.
Beyond anti-fraud: a full self-service kiosk
hrPad is more than a spoofing shield. It consolidates everyday employee tasks into one iPad screen.
| Feature | Benefit for UKG users |
|---|---|
| Employee Self-Service | Clock-in, clock-out, view balances, request PTO |
| PTO and OT automation | Accurate accruals feed straight to UKG |
| Geofencing | Auto cost-center transfers and tighter location compliance |
| AI Chat Assistant | 24-7 answers to HR questions, fewer support emails |
| Shift Management | Employees bid, swap, or accept shifts on the spot |
| Instant Employee Referrals | Tap to refer a candidate, speeding up hiring |
| Personalized Learning | AI suggests micro-courses for skill growth |
All screens are built with drag-and-drop tools, so HR can adjust layouts or labels without submitting IT tickets.
Industry proof points
Healthcare, retail, and manufacturing sites piloting hrPad report dramatic results
- Seventy percent fewer disputed punches once liveness detection is enabled
- Forty percent reduction in HR time spent cleaning up PTO or LOA data
- Immediate user adoption thanks to a single, touchless interface
Badge plus selfie for secure sites
Organizations that already use RFID or QR badges can layer badge scans with liveness selfies for dual-factor clock-ins. A spoof photo cannot supply a badge, and a lost badge cannot fake a living face.
Rotating PINs and geofences for every budget
Not every location has TrueDepth cameras. hrPad offers additional anti-spoofing options such as geofenced mobile punches and rotating one-time PINs. These methods still sync with UKG instantly, making spoofing impractical across any device fleet.
Compliance and privacy by default
Biometric checks run inside Apple’s Secure Enclave, and hrPad stores only anonymized hashes together with the punch time. No raw face data ever leaves the device. Updates arrive with each iPadOS release, keeping fraud defenses current without hardware swaps.
Implementation in five quick steps
- Install hrPad from the App Store on each iPad
- Scan the UKG tenant URL or access code
- Enable liveness detection or another anti-spoofing option
- Train staff to blink and nod at the camera or follow the selected method
- Relax while verified punches flow into UKG with no extra effort
Final word
Punch-time fraud does not need expensive hardware clocks or complex reconfiguration to defeat. CloudApper hrPad brings advanced on-device AI to any modern iPad, adds flexible self-service features, and keeps UKG as the authoritative system of record. Stop spoofing, clean up payroll, and give employees a smooth, secure clock-in experience without disrupting your existing workflow.
