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Published: November 8, 2022

Integrate BambooHR with Playroll for Enhanced HR Operations

Exciting news for HR teams everywhere: Playroll now integrates smoothly with BambooHR, a leading Human Resources Information System.

Key Takeaways

Streamline your HR operations by seamlessly linking your BambooHR app account with Playroll and eliminate the need to manage duplicate data. With an easy setup process that does not require technical expertise you can get up and running in minutes.

Unlock HR Efficiency with BambooHR and Playroll

BambooHR, is a widely embraced HRIS, that focuses on people and streamlines HR processes through automation. Thousands of businesses, of all sizes, rely on the BambooHR app to strategically manage their teams while they grow. With its comprehensive toolkit and user-friendly interface, BambooHR empowers HR professionals to optimize recruitment, streamline onboarding, and enhance workforce management. Playroll now allows HR teams the ability to integrate their BambooHR app into Playroll for a remarkable boost in HR efficiency.

Connect your BambooHR account with Playroll to unlock a world of HR simplicity and transform the management of your global workforce. With this simple integration you can eliminate duplicated efforts to optimise your workflow. Data will now flow effortlessly between both platforms, redefining the way you manage your HR processes.

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Benefits of Integrating Your BambooHR App with Playroll

When your HR tools don’t speak to each other, even the simplest task can morph into a labyrinth of work. Integrating your BambooHR account with Playroll saves you countless hours so you can focus your time on more important HR tasks.

  • No longer manually copy employee data. Automatically sync employee data and custom fields into your Playroll dashboard from BambooHR. Save time on admin, so you can focus on the more important aspects of your business.
  • Transparent and error-free tracking of leave balances. Sync employee leave requests and approvals to your Playroll dashboard for a complete overview of their leave cycles on both platforms.
  • Improved HR efficiency. This integration ensures accurate data syncing. Instead of updating two platforms separately, you can manage your employees from one place by integrating your BambooHR account with Playroll.

How to Integrate BambooHR with Playroll

Integrating your BambooHR account into Playroll takes a few minutes and doesn’t require any technical know-how or coding wizardry. You can follow these instructions to get up and running in a few minutes.

Step One: Start by logging in to your Playroll platform and Navigate to the Integration section.

Step two: Select BambooHR from the Integration list within your Playroll dashboard and click the “Configuration” tab to begin the setup.

Step three: Generate an API key in your BambooHR account by navigating to “API Keys” in the pop-out menu.

Step Four: Locate your BambooHR company domain.

Step five: Customise your integration but selecting from the toggle menus options.

💡 Hot tip:
> To synchronise approved leave requests between BambooHR and Playroll, enable the toggle.
>To accurately match Employee Fields from BambooHR into Playroll, click the “configure” button.
> Accurately match leave types from BambooHR to Playroll, by clicking the “configure” button.

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Seamlessly integrate your BambooHR app with Playroll in two simple steps.
Create an API key in the BambooHR app and find your company domain.
Create an API key within the BambooHR app and find your company domain.

Want to learn more about the benefits of integrating your BambooHR app with Playroll? Get in touch or schedule a demo.

BambooHR Integration FAQs

Where do I find my BambooHR API key?

To generate an API key, users should log in to their BambooHR account and click their name in the upper right-hand corner of any page to navigate to the user context menu. If they have sufficient permissions, there will be an “API Keys” option in that menu to go to the page.

Do I need developer help to configure this integration?

No, the simplicity of the integration, means you can activate it in two simple sets without the need for developer intervention.

How often does my data sync?

Data from your BambooHR account will automatically sync with Playroll every 24 hours.

How much does the integration cost to use?

Nothing! This integration is free for all Playroll customers that use BambooHR.

What data is transferred from BambooHR into Playroll?

All employee information including names, start dates and job titles.

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