If you’re in HR or talent acquisition, you know that hiring can be overwhelming. Between screening applications, scheduling interviews, and managing candidate communication, it’s easy to lose valuable time — and sometimes, great candidates. If you use UKG, you already have a strong foundation for managing the full employee lifecycle. But when hiring moves fast and at scale, you need something more. That’s where CloudApper AI Recruiter for UKG comes in. It helps automate recruitment by handling repetitive tasks like screening, scheduling, and communication — all inside UKG. Together, they help you hire faster, stay organized, and deliver a better candidate experience without adding more tools to your workflow.

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TL;DR:

  • Automate recruitment in UKG with CloudApper AI Recruiter to speed up hiring and reduce manual work.

  • The system handles screening, scheduling, and follow-ups directly within UKG—no workflow changes needed.

  • Recruiters save hours while candidates enjoy faster communication and better experiences.

  • Teams have reported up to 97% reduction in time-to-hire using this automation.

  • Together, UKG and CloudApper AI Recruiter help HR teams hire smarter, faster, and with less burnout.

Why Manual Recruitment Slows Down Hiring

Recruitment still eats up more time than it should. Most HR teams deal with bottlenecks at every stage — screening hundreds of resumes, following up with candidates, and trying to coordinate interviews between managers and applicants.

These small inefficiencies add up. Delays often lead to longer time-to-hire, lost candidates, and recruiter burnout. Manual work also limits your ability to focus on what really matters — connecting with people, not chasing paperwork.

That’s where automation changes everything. By using AI in recruitment, HR teams can move from repetitive tasks to meaningful interactions that actually drive results.

Data That Proves Why It’s Time to Automate Recruitment in UKG

You don’t have to take anyone’s word for it — the data makes it clear. Across industries, automation is reshaping how companies hire. For UKG users, these numbers show why now is the perfect time to modernize your recruitment process.

  1. 44% of recruiters say saving time is the top reason they implement AI in hiring.
  2. 85% of employers using automation say it saves time and increases efficiency.
  3. 98% of hiring managers report major improvements in efficiency using AI.
  4. 35% increase in workforce diversity when AI tools are used for hiring.

These stats prove what most HR teams already feel — recruitment automation isn’t just about saving time. It’s about improving candidate quality, enhancing diversity, and building a hiring process that scales with your business.

Tired of long hiring cycles and missed candidates? See how UKG users are cutting recruitment time with CloudApper AI.

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How to Automate Recruitment in UKG With CloudApper AI

If you already use UKG Pro or UKG Ready Recruiting, integrating CloudApper AI Recruiter is simple. It adds automation where you need it most — without changing your workflow. Here’s how the hiring process becomes faster and easier inside UKG:

Step What Happens How It Helps
1. Easy Applications Candidates scan a QR code and apply through a short chat-based process — no forms or logins. Speeds up applications and keeps frontline candidates engaged.
2. Smart Screening AI parses resumes, applies knockout questions, and ranks top matches in UKG. Saves hours of screening and helps reduce time-to-hire.
3. Auto Scheduling Qualified candidates pick interview slots directly synced with UKG calendars. Ends back-and-forth emails and prevents no-shows.
4. Effortless Referrals Employees share openings; AI invites and tracks referred candidates in UKG. Keeps referrals active and builds a stronger talent pipeline.
5. Recruiter Control All candidate data and updates sync into UKG dashboards in real time. Centralizes hiring tasks and reduces recruiter workload.

How CloudApper AI Recruiter Automates Recruitment in UKG

Why CloudApper AI + UKG Is the Perfect Match

UKG provides the structure; CloudApper AI Recruiter adds the speed. When combined, they remove the manual friction from your recruiting process and turn complex workflows into automated, seamless experiences.

The integration ensures every candidate interaction — from QR code application to final interview scheduling — happens directly within UKG. There’s no extra software to manage, no data transfers, and no disruption to your existing setup. You get all the power of hiring automation right where your HR team already works every day.

Real Impact: Faster Hires and Happier Recruiters

For HR leaders managing large teams or high-volume roles, this approach brings measurable results. On average, CloudApper AI Recruiter for UKG can help organizations reduce time-to-hire by up to 97%.

Recruiters who once spent hours on resume reviews now get a ranked shortlist within minutes. Interviews get scheduled automatically, and candidates stay updated without manual follow-ups. The result? Faster hiring cycles, less burnout, and more focus on relationship building.

This automation also creates a better candidate journey. Applicants receive updates, reminders, and clear next steps — no more ghosting or confusion. The process feels personal, organized, and fair, which helps strengthen your employer brand.

The Bottom Line

Recruiting doesn’t have to feel like a marathon. With UKG as your foundation and CloudApper AI Recruiter as your automation layer, you can transform how your team hires — faster, simpler, and with less stress.

Together, they help HR teams automate recruitment, improve candidate experience, and focus on what truly matters: finding the right people and creating better workplaces.

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Reference:

  1. https://www.demandsage.com/ai-recruitment-statistics/ 
  2. https://www.shrm.org/labs/resources/the-evolving-role-of-ai-in-recruitment-and-retention
  3. https://insightglobal.com/2025-ai-in-hiring-report/
  4. https://hbr.org/2023/12/talent-management-in-the-age-of-ai

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How does CloudApper AI Recruiter automate recruitment in UKG?

    It runs inside UKG Pro and UKG Ready, automating screening, shortlisting, interview scheduling, and updates—without changing your workflow.

  2. Will this replace recruiters or just reduce manual work?

    It reduces repetitive tasks (parsing resumes, follow-ups, scheduling) so recruiters can focus on interviews, offers, and hiring decisions.

  3. Can candidates apply from their phones?

    Yes. Candidates scan a QR code and complete a quick chat-based application, upload a resume, and get instant status updates.

  4. How much can it reduce time-to-hire?

    Teams using CloudApper AI Recruiter inside UKG often cut time-to-hire dramatically—up to 97% for high-volume frontline roles.