Payroll & HR automation guides
Automate payroll runs, onboarding, time tracking, and employee management.
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5 automation guides in Payroll & HR
Automate Payroll Reports and Compliance Filings in Xero
Set up Xero Payroll to automatically generate payroll summaries, file payroll taxes, and send payslips to employees — so every pay run is handled end-to-end without manual steps.
Automate PTO Request Approvals with Gusto
Set up Gusto's PTO management system so employees request time off in one click, managers get instant approval requests, and approved PTO syncs automatically to your team calendar.
Get Payroll Processing Reminders in Slack from Gusto
Get automatic Slack reminders 3 days before each Gusto payroll processing deadline — so payroll is never missed and your team gets paid on time, every time.
Automate Benefits Enrollment Reminders with Gusto
When an employee's benefits enrollment deadline approaches or a new hire is eligible to enroll, Gusto automatically sends reminders — so no employee misses their window to elect benefits.
Automate Work Anniversary and Birthday Recognition with Gusto
Every employee work anniversary and birthday automatically triggers a personalized Slack message and a manager email — so no milestone goes unrecognized, no matter how busy things get.