Benefits of Connecting ADP to Windmill
Connecting ADP to Windmill keeps your org structure accurate without manual updates. When ADP is the source of truth, Windmill automatically:- Imports new hires
- Archives employees who leave
- Updates manager → direct report relationships
- Ensures teams and reporting lines are always current
Connected Data
Windmill syncs the following fields from ADP:| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Employee Name | Full legal name |
| Work Email | Used as the employee’s identity + login |
| Job Title | Current title as listed in ADP |
| Manager Relationship | Org structure used for reviews and 1:1s |
| Department | For grouping and cycle assignment |
| Status (Active / Terminated) | Automatically archives former employees |
| Start Date | Used to support new-hire ramp review patterns |
Permissions
To connect ADP, the user enabling the integration must have:- ADP admin access
- Permission to connect third-party applications via ADP Marketplace
- Permission to view employee directory and reporting structure
No passwords are shared and Windmill never writes back to ADP.
Managing Employee + Manager Updates
If you need to:- Update a manager
- Move someone to another team
- Change a title
- Archive a departing employee
Make the change in ADP.Any changes made directly in Windmill to these fields will be overwritten by the next sync.
These changes will sync automatically to Windmill.
FAQs
How often does the sync run?Automatically every 24 hours. You can also trigger a manual sync inside Windmill. Does the integration change payroll or benefits?
No. The integration is read-only and does not modify payroll data. Do we need ADP Marketplace access enabled?
Yes — your ADP admin can enable this if it’s not already available. Can contractors be synced?
Only if they are listed in ADP as active workers with a manager assigned.