ADP HCM Integration
Bring Skima Intelligence to ADP HCM
Skima AI combines AI candidate scores, reasoning, internal talent rediscovery, and manager feedback within your ADP HCM platform, enhancing quality hiring.
What You'll See in ADP HCM with Skima AI
When you integrate Skima AI with ADP, your recruiting team gets AI-driven insights directly inside ADP's Talent Acquisition dashboard.
Match Score (0–100) displayed on each job application record.
Reasons bullets summarize key resume highlights that support the score.
"Skima Screened" status for quick filtering of top candidates.
Shortlist view allows managers to Approve/Skip with optional notes.
Activity log entries capturing manager feedback for audit and analytics.
A top-10 shortlist that refreshes as new applications flow through and ensures that recruiters engage with the best talent first.
Why ADP HCM Teams Pick Skima AI
ADP HCM users integrate Skima AI because it enhances their HCM platform with intelligent insights across the entire recruitment cycle, without disrupting existing workflows.
Stay in One Platform
All AI-driven insights appear within ADP job requisitions and applicant records.
Streamlined Collaboration
Share a secure shortlist link; manager decisions sync back automatically.
Real-Time Scoring
New applicants are scored instantly via event notifications or delta polling.
Talent Rediscovery
Skima AI rescans your existing ADP talent pool to surface qualified candidates.
What Skima AI Writes Back to ADP HCM
| Writes back to | Field name | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Extension | Skima Match Score | Integer (0–100) | 92 |
| Application Extension | Skima Reasons | Long text (3–5 points) | "5 yrs Java; AWS; microservices" |
| Application Extension | Skima Shortlist Link | URL | https://skima.ai/shortlist/xyz |
| Candidate Profile Tag | Skima Screened | Tag/Boolean | Skima Screened |
| Application Comment | Manager Feedback | Enum (👍/👎/Maybe) | 👍 |
| Application Extension | Manager Comment | Short text | "Strong cultural fit" |
| Application Extension | Stage Update (Optional) | Status | Skima Shortlist |
| Application Comment | Audit Trail | Comment log | "Skima AI scored 92 on 2025-09-22" |
Events Skima AI Reacts to: Application created/updated • Stage changed • Attachment added (If webhooks are not available, Skima AI uses safe 10–15 min delta polling.)
How the Shortlist Loop Works
Skima AI enhances collaboration within ADP HCM by creating a seamless feedback loop.
Here's how it works:
Recruiter shares shortlist link
Recruiter shares the Skima shortlist link with hiring managers (no ADP login required).
Manager provides feedback
Manager clicks 👍/👎 and adds an optional note.
Skima AI Updates ADP
Skima AI writes decisions back into ADP as comments or extension fields.
Recruiter Acts on Insights
Recruiter reviews an explainable AI-ranked top-10 list and advances candidates.
The result is real-time collaboration, faster decisions, and a transparent audit trail. It improves the hiring experience for both recruiters and managers.
Field Map for ADP HCM Integration
A clear data flow map helps ADP administrators and IT teams configure the integration properly and ensure smooth operation.
Skima AI securely retrieves data:
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Job Application Data: ID, job requisition ID, status, source, assigned recruiter, timestamps.
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Candidate Data: ID, name, email, phone, work location.
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Documents: Resume/CV files for parsing.
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Job Requisition: Title, description, department, location.
After processing, Skima AI writes structured results back into ADP's data architecture:
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Match Score: Integer extension field on the job application record (0–100).
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AI Reasons: Pros and cons explaining why the application matches the JD.
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Screening Status: ("Skima Screened") tag or custom flag on the candidate profile for filtering.
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Manager Feedback: Activity notes or custom fields capturing hiring manager decisions.
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Shortlist Link: URL extension on the application record pointing to Skima's detailed view.
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Stage Updates: Optional API-driven stage transitions in ADP's recruiting workflow.
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Audit Trail: All AI actions and manager decisions logged as ADP activity entries.
This comprehensive integration ensures talent insights are available across all HCM workflows and decision points.
Set Up Your ADP HCM Integration
ADP HCM + Skima AI integration is secure, scalable, and requires minimal IT configuration.
Here are 6 steps to set up your ADP integration:
Create an OAuth client in the ADP Developer Portal; upload the certificate and get client ID/secret.
Grant scopes for reading job applications, worker data, uploading documents, and managing events.
Configure extension fields in ADP or authorize Skima to auto-create them.
Subscribe to event notifications for application/document events; provide Skima webhook endpoint and secret.
Test on 1–2 requisitions: Submit a resume → verify Score & Reasons appear → Approve/Skip via shortlist link → verify comments/log entry.
Go live on pilot roles; monitor weekly usage dashboards and ROI metrics.
Security &
Responsible AI
for ADP
Integrations
Enterprise-grade security and ethical AI practices ensure compliant, transparent, and fair talent decisions across your ADP Talent Acquisition ecosystem.
- Encryption TLS in transit; AES-256 at rest.
- Role-Based Access only for authorized users can view Skima fields and logs.
- Match scores and reasons derive from parsed resume evidence.
- Every manager's action and AI insights are logged in ADP comments.
- Compliance with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II, DPA, and subprocessors publicly listed.
Skima AI combines cutting-edge AI with ADP HCM's trusted security architecture to deliver compliant, auditable, and fair talent intelligence across your human capital management operations.
Customer Snapshot: 30-Day Pilot with ADP HCM
58%
Time-to-screen
2X
Interviews from top-10
+24 NPS
HM Satisfaction
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the ADP HCM Integrations.
How does Skima AI integrate across ADP HCM modules?
Skima AI connects via ADP API Central, leveraging event subscriptions or delta polling to sync insights into Recruiting, Talent Management, and Workforce Planning through custom extensions, tags, activity logs, and optional automated stage updates.
What business objects does Skima AI enhance in ADP HCM?
Skima AI enriches Worker, Job Requisition, Job Application, and Candidate Profile objects with AI match scores, reasoning snippets, screening flags, shortlist links, manager feedback fields, and audit trail entries.
Can Skima AI help with internal talent mobility and career development?
Yes. Skima AI analyzes existing worker profiles, skills, and job history in ADP HCM to recommend internal roles, career paths, and development priorities via personalized dashboards and tagged candidate pools.
How does workforce planning intelligence work with ADP HCM?
Skima AI provides predictive hiring analytics, skill gap assessments, and succession planning recommendations by integrating with ADP Workforce Planning data to model headcount needs and budget scenarios.
What permissions are needed for ADP HCM integration?
An OAuth 2.0 client with scopes for reading Workers, Job Applications, and Requisition data, plus write access to custom extensions, activity logs, tags, and document upload endpoints in ADP API Central.
How does Skima AI handle ADP HCM's security and compliance requirements?
Skima AI operates within ADP's security framework, using TLS encryption, certificate-based OAuth, role-based access for custom fields, and logging all actions for audit, ensuring GDPR and SOC 2 compliance.
Can existing ADP HCM customizations affect the integration?
Skima AI adapts to your ADP configuration by detecting available custom extensions, comments, objects, and tags. It can leverage existing fields or provision new ones with minimal impact on workflows.
How does AI scoring work for both external candidates and internal employees?
Skima AI uses distinct algorithms: one tuned for external resumes and another leveraging performance metrics, tenure, and skills for internal profiles, ensuring accurate, context-aware scoring for all talent pools.
Does Skima AI support ADP's native talent orchestration features?
Yes. Skima AI complements ADP HCM's orchestration and candidate pipelines by syncing scores, reasons, and feedback into existing workflows, enhancing automation without disrupting native talent management tools.
How often are AI insights refreshed across ADP HCM modules?
Insights update in real time via event notifications or, if unavailable, during safe 10–15 minute delta polls. Scores, reasons, and tags refresh whenever application data, profiles, or requisitions change.