Security built for the complexity of modern HCM
Security failures can expose sensitive employee and payroll data, disrupt business operations, lead to financial penalties and damage trust across your organisation.
Manage how employee and payroll data is stored, accessed and shared across, payroll and workforce processes through a single, secure platform.
Reduce risk with connected HR and payroll security
Within ADP Lyric, security is built into how data is handled across the system — from role-based access and encryption to audit tracking and integrations. Rather than managing separate controls across multiple tools, organisations apply consistent security policies across their HR and payroll environment.
This helps reduce reliance on manual data handling, maintain visibility over how data is used, and support compliance as the organisation grows.
“ADP continues to strengthen its positioning through a data-centric approach that embeds proprietary technology and services to enhance employee experience, while reducing compliance risk across HR operations.”
How ADP protects payroll and workforce information
Security is integrated into ADP products, business processes and infrastructure to protect sensitive payroll, employee and workforce information. Access controls, data protection, monitoring and secure integration practices support a more consistent approach to security across payroll and workforce management. Available capabilities depend on the selected product, service, location and configuration.
- Centralised workforce data
- Encryption and protection
- Audit trails
- Built-in compliance
- Secure integrations
Centralised workforce data with controlled access
Employee data is managed within a consistent structure across payroll and workforce management.
- Role-based access controls define who can view and update information
- Permissions are aligned across functions such as payroll, workforce management, managers and employees
- Sensitive data is restricted based on role and responsibility
Access to employee and payroll data remains controlled and consistent as it moves between workforce management, payroll and managers - reducing the risk of overexposure or misligned permissions.
Encryption and protection across the data lifecycle
Workforce data is protected as it is stored and transferred between systems.
- Encryption is applied to data at rest and in transit
- Data remians protected across HR, workforce management, payroll, time and integrated systems
- Security controls are maintained consistently across environments
Data stays protected at every stage - removing gaps between systems and reducing the likelihood of exposure during storage, transfer or integration.
Audit trails and traceability
Changes to employee and payroll data are recorded and traceable within the system.
- Audit logs track updates, access and changes to records
- Data history can be reviewed to support compliance and investigation requirements
- Reporting supports audit readiness across regions and entities
Every change is traceable – giving payroll and workforce management teams a reliable record for audits, investigations and compliance checks without reconstructing events manually.
Built-in compliance controls
Security controls are aligned with recognised standards and regulatory requirements.
- Data handling supports frameworks such as GDPR and ISO 27001
- Processes are designed to support audit and regulatory reporting
- Data privacy principles are embedded in how information is structured and accessed
Regulatory and security requirements are built into day-to-day processes – reducing reliance on manual interpretation and lowering compliance risk as the organisation scales.
Exchange information through supported connections
Connect payroll and workforce information with supported business systems using approved integration methods and appropriate security controls.
- Use supported APIs, connectors and data-exchange methods
- Apply appropriate access and authentication controls
- Reduce reliance on insecure or unmanaged file transfers
Data moves between systems in a controlled, structured way-reducing manual handling and limiting the risk of errors or uncontrolled data flows.
“Because of the integration between ADP and Workday, there’s no manual handling of data, no ‘hands-on’ effort at all. None of that pulling down information from legacy systems and transferring it to venders by email, which left it wide open to security threats.”
- Director, EMEA Payroll, Dell Technologies
Part of a secure, connected platform
All security controls operate within ADP's platform, rather than being managed separately across payroll, workforce management and other systems.
This allows organisations to:
- Maintain consistent access controls across payroll, HR and workforce data
- Reduce reliance on manual data handling and transfers between systems
- Apply security and compliance policies consistently across the organisation
- Retain visibility and traceability over how employee data is accessed and used
GUIDEBOOK
70% of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity incident affecting payroll systems in the past two years.
Managing payroll data across systems increases exposure. A more structured approach helps reduce risk, maintain control and support ongoing compliance.
FAQs
How does ADP protect payroll and workforce information?
Security is integrated into ADP products, business processes and infrastructure. Depending on the selected solution, protections may include access controls, encryption, monitoring, audit capabilities, fraud prevention and incident-management processes. Available controls vary by product, service, location and configuration.
Who can access payroll and workforce information?
Access can be managed through permissions aligned with users’ roles and responsibilities. Organisations remain responsible for assigning appropriate access, reviewing permissions when responsibilities change and removing access when it is no longer required.
Available controls, including role-based access and authentication options, depend on the selected ADP solution and configuration.
How does ADP help prevent payroll errors and data anomalies?
ADP validates employee data, flagging anomalies as they arise rather than after the fact. This reduces the risk of payroll errors reaching employees and gives payroll and workforce management teams the confidence that the data they are working with is accurate and current.
How is information protected when ADP connects with other systems?
ADP supports approved methods for exchanging information with connected payroll, workforce-management and business systems. Depending on the solution, these methods may include supported APIs, connectors and controlled data exchanges.
Customers remain responsible for the security of connected systems, third-party access, user permissions and the quality of information supplied to ADP. Integrations should use approved connection methods rather than shared credentials or unmanaged file transfers.
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