Build Paychex Integration Faster with API
Paychex is an integrated human capital management (HCM) platform that makes complex HR, payroll, and benefits simple. Known for its ease of use and quality of support, Paychex is considered an industry leader for both small businesses and mid-market companies by G2.
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Why developers love building with Finch
Market-leading coverage
Instantly support 180+ systems (and counting) compatible with our normalized data structure and as we add new systems, turn them on with one click.
Enterprise-grade security
Trust Finch’s infrastructure that enforces TLS 1.2 for data in transit and encrypts data at rest using AES 256 bit encryption.
Read and write functionality
Seamlessly read company, census, and payroll data, while writing deductions and benefits contributions changes directly into the source of truth.
Best in class developer experience
Integrate Finch in hours with just a few lines of code and turn on the ability sync data with employers in as little as 30 seconds.
Unified API
One API to unite every provider
Finch standardizes employment data across every provider. So you don't have to.
- Company
Read basic company data including legal name, EIN, bank accounts, entity type, and locations.
Read the company API - Directory
Read company directory and organization structure including the names of individuals and the reporting structure.
Read the directory API - Individual
Read individual data including name, email, phone number, date of birth, and residence.
Read the individual API - Employment
Read employment data including income, employment type, start date, end date, and location.
Read the employment API - Payment
Read all payments made the company including pay date, pay periods, and gross and net pay.
Read the payment API - Pay Statement
Read all data on a specific pay statement including earnings, deductions, and taxes.
Read the pay statement API - Benefits
Read and write benefits information, including creating benefits and enrolling individuals.
Read the benefits API
FAQs
How can I access the employment data in Paychex?
To access your customers’ employment data in Paychex, you have two options:
- Build a custom 1:1 integration with Paychex via its public APIs, which enable automatic data sharing between the two apps.
- Build a single integration with Finch to access the employment data housed in Paychex plus more than 200 other employment systems.
Does Paychex have a public API?
Paychex offers an external API to both its customers and developers wanting to build connected solutions for employers. Read about Paychex’s API.
Developers must apply to become Paychex partners. Typically, such programs require passing both technical requirements and investing in business development efforts. Read about Paychex’s partner program.
How long does it take to integrate with Paychex?
That largely depends on the integration method you choose.
If you use Finch’s unified API to access the employment data in Paychex (alongside over 200 other HRIS and payroll systems), it can take as little as a few days. See our quickstart guide for more information.
If you decide to build a 1:1 integration leveraging Paychex’s external API, it can take weeks to months to receive your production keys. See Paychex's developer portal for more information.
Where can I find developer documentation and support?
If you’re building a 1:1 integration using Paychex’s public APIs, the company’s developer portal is the best place to start. That’s where you’ll find use cases, API docs, Paychex news, and an array of developer resources.
If you’re integrating with Paychex via Finch’s unified API, navigate to our API docs. There, you’ll find a product demo, quickstart guide for developers, integration checklist, and product and developer guides, along with best practices to follow.
Of course, if you have any questions, we’d be happy to help answer them. Send your requests to developers@tryfinch.com.
When does it make sense to leverage a unified employment API?
Unified employment APIs help developers access data from payroll and HRIS systems employers use. Specifically, these APIs are useful for accessing data from a broad range of employment systems or collecting detailed information about their customers’ payroll and benefits details. If your use case requires integrations with three or more employment systems, a unified employment API could save you hundreds of engineering hours and developer resources.
Through a single integration, you can connect with over 200 employment systems (including Paychex)—unlocking up to 88% of the employer market. Once authorized by the employer, you’ll receive fresh data every 24 hours. From enterprise-grade security to read and write capabilities, Finch offers compelling benefits to employer-facing businesses of all shapes and sizes. Learn more.
Is the data secure?
Since day one, security and transparency have always been priorities at Finch. We are committed to protecting the data of our customers, employers, and employees.
Finch’s infrastructure enforces TLS 1.2 for data in transit and encrypts data at rest using AES 256 bit encryption. Read more about Security at Finch. Your application front-end redirects your user to Finch Connect, our OAuth 2.0-based authorization flow, which guides your user through granting you access to their employment system.
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