Punch-Time Spoofing is a growing issue quietly inflating labor costs for UKG users. It’s the modern evolution of buddy punching where someone clocks in using a printed photo or a phone screen replay instead of actually being present. This kind of Punch-Time Spoofing is hard to detect, yet it results in inaccurate timesheets, compliance risks, and wasted HR hours. That’s why Punch-Time Spoofing needs more than just traditional biometric tools — and that’s exactly where CloudApper hrPad steps in.

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“We’ve seen organizations lose tens of thousands annually to spoofed punches — often without realizing it until payroll audits start flagging anomalies,” says Kim Forrester, a workforce fraud analyst at HR Insights Group.

“Basic facial recognition just isn’t enough anymore. You need a system that knows the difference between a live person and a clever impersonation.”

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.

What’s exciting is that this runs locally on the iPad,” explains Rajiv Malhotra, Lead Product Architect at CloudApper. “No delays, no cloud lag, and no privacy concerns. It just works.”

CloudApper hrPad taps into this power to verify liveness by detecting blinks, subtle head movements, and 3D facial structure — all in under a second.

Why iPad hardware changes the game

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. CloudApper hrPad isn’t replacing UKG — it’s enhancing it. Punches still flow into your UKG Dimensions or Ready database like always. hrPad simply adds a smart security layer at the point of capture, filtering out spoofing attempts before they become bad data.

“We didn’t have to change any UKG settings. hrPad just plugged in, verified faces, and sent clean punches through. It was seamless,” shares an HR Director at a major logistics company using hrPad across 30+ sites.

Touchless Face ID check-in: spoof-proof by design

“It eliminated buddy punching overnight. We haven’t had a single spoofed punch since deployment,” says Alexis J., HR Manager at a national QSR chain.

Here’s how CloudApper hrPad ensures only real people get to punch in:

  1. Employee taps Clock In on the kiosk
  2. hrPad captures a quick liveness burst and compares it to the UKG profile image
  3. Photo or video replays are rejected instantly
  4. 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

  • 70% fewer punch disputes within 30 days

  • 3x increase in self-service usage

  • 50% faster resolution of HR support requests

“With liveness detection and custom workflows, hrPad does more than secure clock-ins — it reduces overhead, improves engagement, and simplifies compliance,” says Laura Henley, HR Tech Consultant for enterprise retail brands.

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

  1. Install hrPad from the App Store on each iPad
  2. Scan the UKG tenant URL or access code
  3. Enable liveness detection or another anti-spoofing option
  4. Train staff to blink and nod at the camera or follow the selected method
  5. 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.