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HR Source Precedence

When identity data arrives from more than one authoritative source (an HR system, a directory, a SCIM feed), precedence rules decide which source wins for each attribute — so conflicting updates resolve deterministically instead of last-write-wins chaos.

Admin console: /admin/hr-source-precedence

Concepts​

  • Source — an authoritative system feeding identity attributes (e.g. HR, Entra, a SCIM client).
  • Precedence order — the ranked list of sources. Higher-precedence sources override lower ones for a given attribute.
  • Per-attribute resolution — precedence can differ by attribute (HR may own title, the directory may own email).

How it works​

As updates arrive (HR sync, SCIM, directory integration), the precedence engine resolves the final value for each attribute by consulting the ranked sources — a higher-precedence source's value is not overwritten by a lower one. This keeps the identity record consistent regardless of feed timing.

Typical setup​

  1. /admin/hr-source-precedence → order your sources.
  2. Optionally override precedence per attribute.
  3. Inbound updates now resolve against these rules.
  • Reconciliation — verify downstream systems match the resolved record.