An API (Application Programming Interface) is a secure translator that lets different software systems talk to each other and share data.

You can use it to automate processes and reduce manual data entry. For example:

• Automatically create a new employee in Employment Hero when you hire them in your recruitment software.
• Sync approved timesheets from an external clock-in device directly into our platform.

We are expanding our API from "read-only" to "read and write."

• Read-Only: You could only pull data out of Employment Hero.
• Read & Write: You can now push data into Employment Hero, creating a powerful, two-way connection.

Our expanded API now includes "write" endpoints to support:

• Employee Lifecycle: Create, view, and update employee records.
• Leave Management: Create and view leave requests.
• Time and Attendance: Create and manage timesheets.

1. Check for an existing integration: Review our current Direct Integration available here <Help article list> 
   
   Alternatively, you can see our full list, including third-party integrations and connector services on our Integrations page.
2. Ask your provider: Contact your software provider to ask if they can build an integration.
3. Build a custom integration: Hire your own developer (in-house or external) to build a bespoke connection.

For developers, all technical documentation is available here: https://developer.employmenthero.com. They will need to be added as an Admin to your platform to build and test.

Important: Our Support Policy

While Employment Hero provides the API, we are not responsible for building, testing, or troubleshooting your custom or third-party integration.

The responsibility for building and maintaining the integration rests with your organisation and your chosen third-party developer.