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How do I troubleshoot a broken HRIS sync?

Common causes of a broken HRIS sync - location formatting changes, missing assignments, sync timing - and how to contact support.

For: Owners, Managers

If new employees aren't appearing or existing records look wrong, the HRIS sync is the place to start.

Check the admin portal

  • Go to Contacts

  • Filter by Pending status - new hires may appear as "Pending" and need to be activated. This is expected behavior, not a failure.

Common root causes

  • Location formatting change - some HRIS providers occasionally change how they format location names. If a batch stopped syncing after a system update, this is a likely cause.

  • Missing location assignment - an employee may have synced but has no location assigned. Check their record in Contacts

  • Sync timing - changes sync within 24 to 48 hours, with no manual trigger. If a hire was added after the last sync window, they'll appear on the next cycle

Contact support

If the above doesn't resolve it, email support@jolly.com with:

  • The employee name(s) affected

  • Your HRIS provider (e.g., Rippling, Paylocity, ADP, MatrixCare)

  • A description of what's missing or incorrect

The Jolly team can diagnose location issues and resolve formatting mismatches (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm ET; after-hours emails answered next business day).

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