How to Use the UKG Pro MCP in Claude

Q: How do I check payroll records using UKG Pro with Claude Desktop?

You invoke the payroll tool and specify the current pay period. The agent pulls all necessary raw data directly into your chat session, letting you review it immediately.

Q: Can I get employee profiles for a project using UKG Pro with Claude Desktop?

Yep. Use the employees tool and provide the specific ID of the person you're checking. The agent sends back the profile data, letting you confirm details like title or status.

Q: What jobs are available in UKG Pro with Claude Desktop?

You can run the jobs tool and provide a specific job code. This retrieves all configuration settings for that role, which is useful for validating data against HR standards.

Q: How does UKG Pro handle organizational structure in Claude Desktop?

The organizations tool reads the hierarchy from UKG Pro. It lists all components and their relationships, giving you a structured map of your entire company setup.

Q: If I need payroll data for auditing, what data type does this MCP Server touch?

This server touches sensitive payroll records. When using Claude Desktop, make sure the connection is secure and follow all corporate governance policies when handling pay data.

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Lookup specific employee details

Need a person's profile? Use the `employees` tool to fetch an individual record just by ID. It returns key staff information instantly. You can then use this data—like department or manager IDs—to feed into other tools, building out a complete picture of who works where.

Map company structure and departments

The `organizations` tool lists all the structural components in UKG Pro. This gives you an overview of how the company is set up. Use this data to validate IDs or confirm if a specific department code belongs under the right parent unit before running other lookups.

Pull current pay period payroll records

The `payroll` tool retrieves all necessary payroll records for the current pay cycle. This is critical for auditing or reporting purposes. You get raw, actionable data here that you can pass to a spreadsheet or another system for deeper analysis.

Setup guide

Set up UKG Pro MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The UKG Pro MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the UKG Pro MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under ukg-pro-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ukg-pro-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about UKG Pro MCP in Claude Desktop

You invoke the `payroll` tool and specify the current pay period. The agent pulls all necessary raw data directly into your chat session, letting you review it immediately.

Yep. Use the `employees` tool and provide the specific ID of the person you're checking. The agent sends back the profile data, letting you confirm details like title or status.

You can run the `jobs` tool and provide a specific job code. This retrieves all configuration settings for that role, which is useful for validating data against HR standards.

The `organizations` tool reads the hierarchy from UKG Pro. It lists all components and their relationships, giving you a structured map of your entire company setup.

This server touches sensitive `payroll` records. When using Claude Desktop, make sure the connection is secure and follow all corporate governance policies when handling pay data.

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