STEP 1
Connect BuddyPunch and People First
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BuddyPunch and People First Integration
Keep BuddyPunch and People First in sync by integrating their events and actions. When hr events happen in BuddyPunch, update the People First automatically - without any line of code in visual workflow builder.
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Learn about BuddyPunch and People First
Detailed info you need to know about BuddyPunch and People First integrations in WEXTL. Explore which modules apps support and how you connect them.
BuddyPunch
Employee time clock and attendance tracking for hourly teams. [5]
People First
Integrated HR and payroll platform for managing the full employee lifecycle including absence, time tracking, payroll, and workforce data. [6]
How to connect BuddyPunch to People First
Set up your BuddyPunch and People First integration in 3 simple steps [2] — no coding required. Up to 10 minutes setup.
STEP 2
Build a workflow
Paste selected BuddyPunch and People First nodes onto the canvas [4], or describe what you want and WEXTL wires the flow together with AI Builder.
STEP 3
Map your data
Choose which fields need to sync between BuddyPunch and People First. Use filters or leverage a JS custom code step in between — everything is on the canvas.
How does the integration between BuddyPunch and People First work in WEXTL?
WEXTL exposes actions and triggers for BuddyPunch and People First that help you connect apps and automate repetitive tasks [1]. A trigger is an event that happens, an action — a step that performs when the event has occurred.
BuddyPunch triggersPeople First actions
BuddyPunch modules
- Assign Department CodesAssigns department codes to a location.
- Assign Employees to a LocationAssigns employees to a location.
- Create a LocationCreates a new location.
- Create a PositionCreates a new position.
- Create a Punch InRecords a punch-in time for attendance management.
- Create an EmployeeCreates an employee record in the system.
- Get a LocationRetrieves a specific location using the provided criteria.
- Get a PositionRetrieves a specific position.
- Get a ScheduleRetrieves a schedule.
- Get a Time CardRetrieves a specific time card by ID.
- Get an EmployeeRetrieves a specific employee.
- Get Pay RatesRetrieves pay rates for an employee.
- List Assigned EmployeesRetrieves employees assigned to a location.
- List EmployeesRetrieves a list of employees.
- List LocationsRetrieves a list of locations.
- List Pay PeriodsRetrieves a list of pay periods.
- List PositionsRetrieves a list of positions.
- List Time by Pay PeriodRetrieves time entries for a pay period.
- List Time Cards by Pay PeriodRetrieves time cards for a pay period.
- List Time Entries for a Time CardRetrieves time entries for a time card.
- Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized API request.
- Record a Punch-Out TimeRecords a punch-out time for an employee or user.
- Remove Department CodesRemoves department codes from a location.
- Remove EmployeesRemoves employees from a location.
- Update a LocationUpdates an existing location in the system.
- Update a PositionUpdates an existing position.
- Update an EmployeeUpdates an existing employee.
- Watch EmployeesTriggers when a new employee is added or an existing employee is updated.
- Watch PositionsTriggers when a new position is available or an existing position is updated.
People First modules
- Approve AbsenceApproves a pending absence request for an employee.
- Complete PayrollMarks a payroll run as complete and finalises the pay period.
- Create Absence AttachmentUploads and attaches a file to an existing absence record.
- Create Calendar EventCreates a new calendar event for one or more employees.
- Create Check-In TypeCreates a new check-in type template used for structured employee conversations.
- Create Check-In Type Talking PointAdds a talking point item to an existing check-in type template.
- Create Clock InRecords a clock-in event for an employee at the specified time.
- Create Clock OutRecords a clock-out event for an employee at the specified time.
- Create Clock RecordCreates a new time-clock record for an employee shift or work session.
- Create Job MembershipAssociates an employee with a job role by creating a new job membership record.
- Create Job TransferInitiates a job transfer to move an employee from one position or department to another.
- Create MembershipCreates a new professional membership record for an employee.
- Create Onboarding PersonCreates a new employee onboarding record to begin the onboarding workflow.
- Create PayrollCreates a new payroll run for the specified pay period and employees.
- Create PersonCreates a new person (employee or contractor) record in the HR system.
- Delete AbsencePermanently deletes an absence record by its ID.
- Delete Absence AttachmentRemoves a file attachment from an absence record.
- Delete Calendar EventDeletes a calendar event by its ID.
- Delete Check-In Talking PointRemoves a talking point from a check-in type template.
- Delete Check-In TypeDeletes a check-in type template by its ID.
- Delete Clock RecordsDeletes one or more time-clock records by their IDs.
- Delete Job MembershipRemoves an employee's association with a job role by deleting the job membership record.
- Delete MembershipDeletes a professional membership record for an employee.
- Delete OccupancyDeletes an occupancy (position/role assignment) record by its ID.
- Delete Occupancy Effective DateRemoves a specific effective-date entry from an occupancy record.
- Delete PayrollDeletes a payroll run record by its ID.
- Delete PersonPermanently deletes a person record from the HR system.
- Get AbsenceRetrieves a single absence record by its ID.
- Get Absence Approval TemplateRetrieves the approval template associated with an absence type.
- Get Absence AttachmentRetrieves a specific file attachment from an absence record.
- Get Calendar EventsRetrieves calendar events matching the specified filters.
- Get Check-In TypeRetrieves a check-in type template by its ID.
- Get Clock RecordRetrieves a single time-clock record by its ID.
- Get Employee ProfileRetrieves the full profile record for a specific employee.
- Get Job MembershipRetrieves a job membership record linking an employee to a job role.
- Get MembershipRetrieves a professional membership record for an employee by its ID.
- Get OccupancyRetrieves an occupancy record detailing an employee's position or role assignment.
- Get Occupancy DateRetrieves the effective-date details for a specific occupancy record.
- Get PayrollRetrieves a payroll run record by its ID.
- Get PersonRetrieves a person record by its ID.
- Get Person ContactsRetrieves the contact details (email, phone, address) for a specific person.
- Get Talking PointRetrieves a specific talking point from a check-in record.
- List Absence AttachmentsReturns a list of file attachments associated with an absence record.
- List Check-In TypesReturns a list of available check-in type templates.
- List Clock RecordsReturns a list of time-clock records filtered by employee or date range.
- List Department EmployeesReturns a list of employees belonging to a specific department.
- List Employee Calendar EventsReturns a list of calendar events for a specific employee.
- List Job MembershipsReturns a list of job membership records for an employee or job.
- List MembershipsReturns a list of professional membership records for an employee.
- List PayrollsReturns a list of payroll runs matching the specified filters.
Explore alternative integrations
There are other apps [9] supported by WEXTL that can be paired with BuddyPunch and People First integrations. Pick any from the list below if the current combination isn't the one you need.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about connecting BuddyPunch and People First.
Connect your BuddyPunch and People First accounts once, pick a trigger in one app and an action in the other, then map the fields so data flows automatically between them. [3]
Example: when BuddyPunch's "Watch Employees" fires, WEXTL can "Approve Absence" in People First. BuddyPunch has 2 triggers (including Watch Employees and Watch Positions); People First has 68 actions (including Approve Absence, Complete Payroll, and Create Absence Attachment). Add filters and transforms between steps when you need them. [1]
Yes — the integration works in both directions. Use each app's triggers to start a workflow and the other app's actions to update it. [2]
No. BuddyPunch-to-People First automations are built visually on the canvas. You can optionally add custom JavaScript with Functions when you need advanced logic. [4]
Yes. Trigger-based automations start the moment BuddyPunch (or People First) fires a new event — webhook-backed apps run within seconds, and polling-only apps re-check on a schedule you control. [7]
A first automation typically takes 5–10 minutes: connect each app's credential once, drop a trigger + action onto the canvas, map the fields, and turn the workflow on.
You can build your BuddyPunch + People First automation on a 3-day trial with every feature unlocked. Cancel anytime. For your protection, a small deposit is charged to your card when your trial starts. It counts toward your first payment and is non-refundable. [8]
References
List of sources used to gather information about the BuddyPunch and People First integration.
- BuddyPunch and People First integration source code, module specs and credentials implementation.
- Our BuddyPunch and People First integration documentation, structured input and output parameters, scopes, and authentication methods.
- Official vendor API documentation for BuddyPunch and People First — used to verify field meanings, authentication flows, and anything our own specs don't fully capture.
- WEXTL® visual workflow builder, anonymized data from our technical support team.
- BuddyPunch integration information
- People First integration information
- WEXTL® Scheduling
- WEXTL® Pricing and Trial
- WEXTL® Apps Library