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 payroll and HRIS systems through one normalized API.

Understanding Gusto API

Gusto provides a REST API covering employees, payroll, benefits, and time tracking. Strong in SMB market. Authentication uses OAuth 2.0. Gusto has a partner program for API access with specific approval requirements.

Key Integration Use Cases

• Employee data sync: Pull employee records, compensation, and employment status.
• Payroll data: Access payroll runs, pay stubs, and deduction history.
• Benefits data: Sync benefits enrollments and contribution rates.

Integration Methods

Direct API

Gusto's API requires partner program approval and OAuth per customer. Their data model is SMB-focused and differs from enterprise HRIS platforms like Workday or ADP.

Using Bindbee

Bindbee normalizes Gusto data alongside ADP, Paychex, Rippling, and 65+ other payroll and HRIS systems. One integration covers all your employer clients regardless of which payroll platform they use.

• Sign up with Bindbee
• Create a Gusto connector
• Access normalized employee and payroll data immediately

Book a demo to see how Bindbee handles Gusto and 65+ other payroll and HRIS integrations.