Purpose
1.2. Aggregate worked hours, overtime, bonuses, taxes, and deductions from time-tracking and HR records, applying configurable business rules and union agreements.
1.3. Generate payslips, report withholding, and facilitate multi-bank direct deposits while logging compliance data for audits (FLSA, IRS, ACA, etc.).
1.4. Sync payroll with accounting, regulatory portals, and benefits management systems for total administrative automation.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. End of scheduled payroll period (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) based on finance calendar.
2.3. Manual override by HR or Payroll Supervisor for off-cycle payments or corrections.
2.4. API/webhook from scheduling, time-tracking, or attendance systems.
Platform Variants
3.1. ADP Workforce Now
• Function: "Run Payroll" API — Automate batch payroll processing with custom pay codes and deduction rules.
3.2. Gusto
• Function: "/v1/payrolls" endpoint — Schedule, preview, and execute payroll runs, sync up time-off, bonuses, and FLSA rules.
3.3. Paychex Flex
• Function: Payroll Automation API — Auto-import employee data and trigger payroll tasks after timesheet closure.
3.4. QuickBooks Online Payroll
• Function: Batch Payroll endpoint — Calculate, submit, and distribute payroll; automate payslip emailing.
3.5. Xero Payroll
• Feature: Payroll API, POST PayRuns — Trigger payrun creation and auto-approve pay cycles.
3.6. Ceridian Dayforce
• Function: Pay Processing API — Batch calculate, post, and finalize pay runs; retrieve payroll reports.
3.7. Workday
• Feature: Payroll Integration Cloud Connector — Sync and auto-execute payroll tasks from external timesheets.
3.8. BambooHR
• Feature: Webhooks + Payroll Extraction API — Initiate payroll runs based on status change and push data to processors.
3.9. Kronos Workforce Ready
• Feature: Payroll Batch Interface — Automate time entry import, process payroll events, generate direct deposit instructions.
3.10. Square Payroll
• Endpoint: "Run Payroll" API — Initiate payroll runs and handle contractor/staff split payments.
3.11. Deel
• Endpoint: Payroll Cycle Trigger — Automate multi-country payroll and compliance documentation delivery.
3.12. Justworks
• Setting: Auto-Run Payroll Toggle + Event API — Execute payroll post-timesheet approval, auto-send pay stubs.
3.13. OnPay
• API: Payroll Run — Create automated, scheduled payroll runs and distribute via ACH to employees.
3.14. Rippling
• Feature: Workflow Automation Rules — Auto-trigger payroll calculations on new timecards and generate compliance files.
3.15. Zenefits
• Setting: Payroll Outbound API — Initiate payroll processes on schedule completion/approval.
3.16. Paycom
• Feature: Batch Pay Cycle API — Schedule, calculate, and execute payroll, return gross-to-net summaries.
3.17. UKG Pro (formerly UltiPro)
• Endpoint: Run Payroll Service — Automate start/submit of payroll, include union and locality codes.
3.18. Intuit Payroll
• Endpoint: Automated Payroll Endpoint — Trigger scheduled runs, ACH transfer release, and payslip upload.
3.19. Oracle Cloud HCM
• Function: Payroll Flow Action Service — Run payroll events based on workflow, sync compliance checks.
3.20. SAP SuccessFactors
• Feature: Payroll Data API — Import approved timesheets, execute payroll batch, and feedback errors for resolution.
3.21. Zoho Payroll
• Endpoint: "Process Payroll" API — Batch run salary calculations, generate IR/benefit filings, and email payslips.
Benefits
4.2. Accelerates salary payouts, boosting ambulance crew morale and trust.
4.3. Improves transparency via audit-friendly digital logs and automated reporting for regulators.
4.4. Ensures real-time alignment of hours, leaves, bonuses, and taxes across payroll, HR, and accounts.
4.5. Frees admin/finance staff for mission-critical work, improving response times and operational efficiency.