Purpose
1.2. Validate timesheets, synchronize HR records, compute gross/net pay, deduct taxes/benefits, and transfer compliant payroll data to accounting and government reporting platforms.
1.3. Provide managers with real-time payroll status, ensure timely payments, reduce errors, and create audit-ready logs for care agency compliance.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Payroll cycle date is reached (e.g., weekly, biweekly, monthly).
2.3. HR system detects new hires or status change.
2.4. Payroll administrator initiates batch processing.
2.5. Amendments are logged, such as overtime or leave corrections.
Platform Variants
3.1. ADP Workforce Now
• API: Payroll Data Input API
• Sample: Configure webhook to receive timesheet submissions; POST batch data to payroll runs.
3.2. QuickBooks Online
• API: Payroll API, Timesheets endpoint
• Sample: Sync approved attendance logs; trigger automated payroll batch processing.
3.3. Gusto
• Endpoint: Payroll/Payroll Runs
• Sample: Configure scheduled run for synchronized staff records upon HRIS update.
3.4. Paychex Flex
• Feature: Import Data Automation
• Sample: Upload validated CSV/JSON timecard exports for scheduled payroll processing.
3.5. Zenefits
• API: Time & Attendance Sync
• Sample: Setup monitor for staff punch-ins and synchronize with payroll module on trigger.
3.6. Rippling
• API: Custom Workflow Automation
• Sample: Link staff shift log export to payroll run initiation trigger.
3.7. Workday
• API: Payroll Input Integration
• Sample: Push external earnings records and deductions, trigger payroll run approval.
3.8. BambooHR
• API: Timesheets/Payroll Export
• Sample: Schedule automated timesheet exports and push to third-party payroll.
3.9. Kronos (UKG)
• Endpoint: Workforce Management API
• Sample: Automate data fetch for time entries and send to payroll processor.
3.10. Ceridian Dayforce
• API: Payroll Import Integration
• Sample: Map shift, PTO, and earnings data feeds for automated ingestion.
3.11. Paylocity
• Feature: Import Payroll Data
• Sample: Configure recurring batch imports from HR/shift scheduling system.
3.12. Xero
• API: Payroll Timesheets
• Sample: Automate entry of approved hours and map to Xero payroll.
3.13. Deel
• API: Timesheet Export
• Sample: On approval event, trigger API call to payroll run for contractors.
3.14. OnPay
• Feature: Auto Payroll
• Sample: Sync HR system’s approved time logs; trigger payroll on schedule.
3.15. Namely
• API: Payroll Data Endpoint
• Sample: POST checked attendance/earning data for current payroll cycle.
3.16. Paycor
• Feature: Bulk Data Import Automation
• Sample: Script transfer of attendance data to payroll system on schedule.
3.17. TriNet
• API: Payroll—Import Employee Data
• Sample: Push staff HR changes alongside payment due triggers.
3.18. Square Payroll
• API: Timesheets Import
• Sample: Configure automated feed from scheduling to Square payroll.
3.19. Justworks
• API: Payroll Automation
• Sample: Send CSV or JSON files on staff clock-out; initiate payroll processing.
3.20. SAP SuccessFactors
• Integration: Employee Central Payroll
• Sample: Connect attendance/leave management feed to payroll module.
3.21. Sage HR
• API: Timesheets/Payroll
• Sample: Automate export of approved time logs to Sage Payroll endpoint.
3.22. Zoho People
• API: Payroll Sync Integration
• Sample: Push finalized time/attendance records for automatic payroll run initiation.
Benefits
4.2. Compliance with labor and tax regulations by consistent, audit-ready process.
4.3. Saved administrative time—no manual transposition or double entry.
4.4. Minimized payment delays; improved staff satisfaction.
4.5. Enhanced visibility for management via real-time payroll status and issue tracking.
4.6. Seamless integration with finance, HR, and scheduling software for end-to-end automation.