Accurate time tracking starts at the punch—how employees clock in or out directly affects payroll, scheduling, and workforce accountability. That’s why many organizations are turning to CloudApper to customize punch submission for UKG and Kronos, ensuring that punch options match their unique operations.

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Whether your workforce uses kiosks, mobile devices, QR codes, or biometric hardware, CloudApper gives you the flexibility to control how punches are captured and processed—all without altering your core UKG or Kronos setup.

Why Custom Punch Submission Methods Matter

Every business has its own operational flow. A manufacturing plant may require location-verified punching to prevent buddy punching. A healthcare provider may need shift-based punch logic for hourly nurses. And a retailer with multiple stores may want to offer both mobile and fixed punch options.

Customizing punch submission for UKG helps:

  • Ensure accuracy and accountability

  • Reduce time fraud

  • Improve compliance with internal policies

  • Align punch methods with work environments

How CloudApper Customizes Punch Submission

CloudApper AI Time Clock integrates directly with UKG/Kronos and enables organizations to define, deploy, and manage multiple punch methods in parallel. Here’s how it works:

  • Device Flexibility
    Allow punches via tablet kiosks, mobile phones, QR code scans, NFC badges, or even facial recognition—all linked to UKG.

  • Location-Based Control
    Use GPS or Wi-Fi triggers to limit punches to specific areas, ensuring staff can only clock in from approved locations.

  • Custom Punch Rules
    Set time thresholds, shift overlaps, or grace periods based on department, job role, or location.

  • Biometric & Photo Validation
    Add photo capture or biometric scans at punch-in to reduce buddy punching and enhance verification.

  • Offline Mode & Sync
    Enable offline punching for field teams or remote employees, with automatic sync to UKG once a connection is restored.

Real-World Applications

Organizations across industries are leveraging CloudApper to streamline punch submission for UKG:

  • Retail chains support both fixed tablets and mobile punches across stores

  • Construction firms use geo-fencing and photo capture to validate field punches

  • Healthcare teams assign device-based rules for shift-based punching per unit

  • Corporate offices utilize facial recognition on shared kiosk tablets

These options not only meet compliance and audit standards but also improve employee convenience and reduce administrative follow-ups.

Easy Configuration, No Coding Required

CloudApper’s no-code platform allows your team to configure punch options using a drag-and-drop interface. You can:

  • Create unique punch workflows per location

  • Apply different logic for hourly vs. salaried workers

  • Define punch formats that support compliance audits

  • View punch logs, photos, and analytics in real time

No developers or backend scripting required.

Seamless Integration with UKG/Kronos

CloudApper connects directly to your UKG/Kronos environment using secure APIs and best practices. All punches—regardless of how or where they’re submitted—are instantly synced with your system of record, ensuring clean payroll and accurate reporting.

You maintain full control over the experience while enhancing the flexibility of your existing system.

Final Thoughts

Time punches may seem simple, but the method you use to collect them impacts your operations in a big way. By customizing punch submission for UKG and Kronos, CloudApper helps organizations reduce errors, boost compliance, and meet the real-world needs of every department.

Consult our experts today to explore how CloudApper can help you tailor punch submissions for your UKG/Kronos environment.