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Empuls supports bi-directional sync with HRIS platforms, enabling recognition data to be published, fetched, and embedded directly inside systems like Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, and Darwinbox using a dedicated SDK or an embeddable iframe.
Most recognition platforms treat the HRIS relationship as one-directional — they pull in headcount and org structure but never send recognition data back. Empuls changes this. Bi-directional HRIS sync means that when an employee is recognized on Empuls, that recognition can be surfaced and stored inside your core people platform, making your HRIS a living record of appreciation — not just employment data. By default, Empuls publishes recognition moments across the collaboration tools where employees are most active: Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Microsoft Viva. Bi-directional HRIS sync extends this same broadcast logic to systems like Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, and Darwinbox. The goal is to ensure recognition reaches employees wherever they spend their time, whether that is a chat tool or an HR portal. Empuls provides two primary mechanisms for embedding recognition inside an HRIS. The first is an SDK that allows HRIS teams to programmatically fetch recognition data and render it inside custom widgets, dashboards, or employee profile pages. The second is an embeddable iframe that renders a live recognition feed directly inside an HRIS portal page, requiring minimal development effort on the HRIS side. Consider an organization running SAP SuccessFactors as their HRIS. Using the Empuls SDK, the SuccessFactors team can pull the latest recognition activity and display it on each employee’s People Profile, giving managers and HR business partners instant visibility into who is being celebrated — all within their existing SuccessFactors workflow, without switching tools. Bi-directional HRIS sync is a planned API integration, not a plug-and-play toggle. Empuls works with your IT and HR operations teams to define the data payloads, authentication approach, and refresh cadence before go-live. This scoping step ensures the integration is stable and aligned with your HRIS’s specific API capabilities and governance requirements. All data exchanged through the Empuls SDK is governed by the same security controls as the core platform. Empuls holds ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 Type II compliance, so the recognition data flowing between Empuls and your HRIS meets the rigorous standards enterprise IT and legal teams expect. Learn more: Empuls Help Centre — General

HRIS Integrations Overview

Understand how Empuls connects with leading HRIS platforms to sync employee data and keep recognition aligned with your org structure.

Publishing Recognition to Slack, Teams, and Viva

Learn how Empuls broadcasts recognition moments across the collaboration channels your employees already use every day.