ADP runs your payroll. HR Cloud runs your HR.
The definitive solution for onboarding automation, employee engagement, and time-off management. Rated 5.0 by ADP customers.
Powering the world’s best companies
Sound Familiar?
These are the people operations challenges we hear from growing companies every day. Your payroll system was built for payroll — not for onboarding, engagement, or workforce visibility.
One platform. Seamlessly connected to ADP.
HR Cloud sits alongside ADP as your workflow automation layer. New hires complete onboarding in HR Cloud. With one click, their data flows into ADP. From that point forward, every change in ADP syncs back automatically. No double entry. No spreadsheets. No gaps.
1. The Hire Trigger
Click "Hire" in Greenhouse or Lever. The event instantly triggers HR Cloud.
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I-9 Form
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W-4 Tax
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Direct Deposit
2. Automated Onboarding
New hire completes I-9s, W-4s, and checklists via mobile or desktop.
3. One-Click ADP Push
Data flows into ADP Workforce Now instantly. No manual entry ever again.
Organizations using HR Cloud achieve greater success
Discover how organizations like yours are transforming their businesses with HR Cloud. Learn more about how we’re helping our clients improve efficiency, productivity, and business results.
Built for Every ADP Platform
Whether you are a small business on RUN or an enterprise on Vantage, our API integration is production-grade, secure, and ready to deploy.
Technical Capabilities
Two-way API sync
No manual file imports. Direct API connection.
Automated & On-Demand
No manual file imports. Direct API connection.
Comprehensive Mapping
Personal info, job data, direct deposit, W-4, and emergency contacts.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Employees log in using their existing ADP credentials.
Enterprise Security
SOC 2 compliant, fully encrypted data storage.
Why ADP clients choose HR Cloud
How Workmates enhances… is the better choice for organizations that prioritize employee connection, communication, and culture.
Centralized engagement hub
Unify updates, recognition, and communication in one platform for better employee connection.
Seamless ADP integration
Enable secure single sign-on and unified access across systems without disruption.
Social recognition features
Encourage peer recognition and collaboration to strengthen workplace culture.
Custom employee profiles
Create personalized directories with skills, achievements, and employee insights.
Advanced communication tools
Send targeted updates and enable real-time messaging across teams.
Automated engagement surveys
Run pulse surveys and campaigns to measure and improve employee experience.
Why Onboard for ADP
Transfer employee information from HR Cloud® to ADP easily.
Custom-branded portals
Create personalized onboarding portals aligned with your company identity.
Automated workflows
Build role-based onboarding tasks and checklists with minimal manual effort.
Built-in compliance tracking
Automate I-9s, certifications, and compliance with reminders and integrations.
Top ATS integrations
Connect with Greenhouse, Workday, and Lever for seamless data flow.
Pre-hire engagement
Start onboarding early with training, policies, and introductions.
Two-way ADP sync
Ensure real-time bidirectional data sync for accurate employee records.
Why Time Off for ADP
Say goodbye to manual tracking time off and outdated spreadsheets.
Streamline leave management
Automate PTO requests and approvals to reduce manual work and errors.
Enhanced compliance
Track leave policies and labor laws accurately while avoiding payroll issues.
Stronger employee retention
Improve satisfaction and retention with structured time-off policies.
Frequently asked questions
What is HR Cloud and how does it help HR teams manage onboarding, engagement, and employee data?
HR Cloud is a modular HR software platform that helps HR teams manage key employee workflows in one connected system. You can use it to automate employee onboarding, improve employee engagement, centralize employee records through HRIS software, support recruiting, manage time off and time tracking, streamline performance management, and handle employee offboarding. It helps reduce manual work, improve consistency, and create a better employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.
Is HR Cloud an all-in-one HR software platform or a modular HR suite?
HR Cloud is a modular HR suite. That means you can use it as a connected platform across multiple HR workflows or start with the product you need most and expand over time. Many companies begin with onboarding software or employee engagement software and later add HRIS, recruiting, time off, time tracking, performance management, or offboarding tools as their needs grow.
Who is HR Cloud best for?
HR Cloud is best for organizations that want to modernize HR processes, reduce administrative work, and improve the employee experience. It is a strong fit for HR teams that need better onboarding, stronger engagement, easier employee data management through HRIS, and more connected HR workflows. It also works well for organizations with multi-location teams, deskless employees, compliance-heavy processes, or growing operational complexity.
What makes HR Cloud different from other HR software platforms?
HR Cloud combines flexibility, modularity, and employee experience tools in one platform. Instead of forcing companies into a rigid all-in-one system or requiring them to manage disconnected point solutions, HR Cloud lets teams choose the products that match their priorities while keeping workflows connected. It is especially strong in onboarding, employee engagement, communication, recognition, and HR automation.
What should I look for in modern HR software?
Modern HR software should help you automate repetitive work, centralize employee data, improve visibility, and create a smoother employee experience. Key features to look for include workflow automation, onboarding tools, document management, employee self-service, reporting, integrations, mobile accessibility, communication tools, and flexibility for different teams or industries.
How do I choose the best HR software for my company?
Start by identifying your biggest HR bottlenecks. Some companies need better onboarding. Others need stronger engagement, cleaner employee data with HRIS, better recruiting workflows, or easier leave management and time tracking. Then look for software that fits your workflow complexity, team size, integration needs, and employee experience goals.
Can HR Cloud automate onboarding paperwork, e-signatures, tasks, and reminders?
Yes. HR Cloud’s employee onboarding software is designed to automate the steps that often slow HR teams down. You can streamline paperwork, collect e-signatures, assign tasks, send reminders, organize documents, and create more consistent onboarding workflows.
Does HR Cloud include employee recognition, communication, and survey tools?
Yes. HR Cloud includes employee engagement capabilities through Workmates, which supports recognition, communication, surveys, and employee connection. These tools help organizations strengthen culture, improve visibility across teams, and create more consistent engagement touchpoints.
Can HR Cloud centralize employee records, documents, and HR workflows?
Yes. HR Cloud can help centralize employee information, documents, and key HR workflows in one system through its HRIS software. Instead of managing data across disconnected tools, spreadsheets, and manual processes, HR teams can create a more structured and accessible source of truth for employee records and everyday HR operations.
Does HR Cloud integrate with ADP and other HR or payroll systems?
Yes. HR Cloud supports integrations with ADP and other HR, payroll, and business systems to help companies connect their workflows more effectively. Integrations help reduce duplicate data entry, improve process continuity, and make it easier to move information between systems. You can also explore HR Cloud’s HRIS software and onboarding platform for workflows that benefit from connected data.
Can I start with one HR Cloud product and add more as my needs grow?
Yes. One of the strengths of HR Cloud is that you can start with the product that solves your most immediate problem and expand later. For example, a company may begin with onboarding software, then add employee engagement tools, HRIS, recruiting, time off, time tracking, performance management, or offboarding tools over time.
How can I request a demo of HR Cloud?
You can request a demo here. A demo is the best next step if you want to see how the platform works, explore the products that match your priorities, and evaluate how HR Cloud fits your workflows. It is also a good opportunity to discuss onboarding, employee engagement, HRIS, integrations, and other operational needs with the team.
Turnkey integrations with all your favorite tools
Our HR solutions integrate with the third-party tools you already know and love. Recruiting, applicant tracking, payroll, background checks, and more – HR Cloud has you covered.
Ready to scale your workforce? Schedule your demo today
HR Cloud helps enterprises simplify, automate, and engage their workforce with our all-in-one HR solution. Let us show you how HR Cloud can streamline your HR processes, improve efficiency, and drive engagement across your entire workforce.