Gusto API: Guide for HRIS Integration and Automation

This guide covers how to integrate with the Gusto API for payroll and HRIS data access. If you're looking for an easier path, Bindbee connects you to Gusto and 65+ other HRIS and payroll systems through one normalized API.

Understanding Gusto API

Gusto is the dominant SMB payroll and HR platform. The Gusto API provides access to employees, payroll, benefits, contractors, and time tracking. Authentication uses OAuth 2.0 with company-level scopes. The API is well-documented and developer-friendly.

Key Integration Use Cases

• Employee and payroll data: Pull employee records, pay schedules, earnings, and deduction history.
• Benefits deductions: Access benefits plan information and deduction amounts.
• Deduction write-back: Push benefits deduction changes back to Gusto payroll.
• New hire events: Webhook notifications when employees are added or terminated.

Integration Methods

Direct API

Gusto provides a comprehensive REST API with OAuth 2.0. Requires per-employer OAuth authorization, handling Gusto's versioned API schema, and webhook management for real-time events.

Using Bindbee

Bindbee normalizes Gusto data alongside ADP, Paychex, Rippling, and 60+ other payroll and HRIS systems. One integration covers all your employer clients regardless of which payroll system they use.

• Sign up with Bindbee
• Create a payroll/HRIS connector
• Access normalized employee, compensation, and deduction data immediately

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