What actions can I run in Gusto?

54 actions are available, including "Get a Compensation", "Get a Contractor", and "Get All Compensations for a Job", and more. Run them from any trigger in your automation stack — map fields once and they execute automatically.

Do I need to write code to automate this?

No. Most automations are built visually on the canvas by picking triggers, actions, and mapping fields. You can add custom JavaScript with Functions when advanced logic is needed — but it is never required.

Is the integration secure?

Yes. Connections are authenticated per account, credentials are encrypted at rest, and you can enforce approvals and team-level access controls on any automation.

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Watch EventsTriggers when a subscribed Gusto webhook event occurs.
Get a CompensationRetrieves a compensation record from the service.
Get a ContractorRetrieves a contractor based on the provided criteria.
Get All Compensations for a JobRetrieves all compensations for a job.
Get All Employee's BenefitsRetrieves all employee's benefits.
Get All Employee TerminationsRetrieves all employee terminations.
Get an EmployeeRetrieves an employee's information.
Get an Employee BenefitRetrieves information about a specific employee benefit.
Get an Employee Home AddressRetrieves an employee's home address.
Get an Employee JobRetrieves information about a specific employee's job.
Get an Employee RehireRetrieves details of an employee rehire.
Get an Employee's Custom FieldsRetrieves custom fields for an employee.
Get an Employee's Employment HistoryRetrieves an employee's employment history from the service.
Get an Employee Work AddressRetrieves an employee's work address.
Get a PayrollRetrieves a payroll record.
Get a ReportRetrieves a report from the service.
Get a TimesheetRetrieves a timesheet from the system.
Get Contractors Payment DetailsRetrieves all contractors' payment details.
Get Employee's Work AddressesRetrieves all work addresses for employees.
Get Employee Time Off ActivitiesRetrieves an employee's time off activities.
Get Year-to-Date Benefit AmountsRetrieves year-to-date benefit amounts from a different company.
List ContractorsRetrieves all contractors from the service.
List Employee JobsRetrieves all jobs associated with an employee.
List EmployeesRetrieves all employees.
List Employees' Home AddressesRetrieves all employees' home addresses.
List PayrollsRetrieves all payrolls from the service.
List TimesheetsRetrieves all timesheets.
Create a CompensationCreates a new compensation entry for an employee.
Create a ContractorCreates a new contractor in the system.
Create a General Ledger ReportCreates a general ledger report for financial data analysis.
Create an EmployeeCreates a new employee record in the system.
Create an Employee BenefitCreates an employee benefit for a specified employee.
Create an Employee Home AddressCreates a home address for an employee.
Create an Employee JobCreates an employee job for a specific user.
Create a TimesheetCreates a timesheet for tracking work hours and activities.
Create Year-to-Date Benefit AmountsCreates year-to-date benefit amounts from a different company.
Delete a CompensationDeletes a compensation entry from the system.
Delete an Employee BenefitDeletes an employee benefit from the system.
Delete an Employee Home AddressDeletes an employee's home address from the system.
Delete an Employee JobDeletes a job position for a specific employee.
Delete an Employee Work AddressDeletes an employee's work address.
Delete an Onboarding EmployeeDeletes an onboarding employee from the system.
Delete a TimesheetDeletes a timesheet from the system.
Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized API call.
Request a Webhook Verification TokenRequests a webhook verification token to ensure secure communication between services.
Update a CompensationUpdates compensation details for a specific employee.
Update a ContractorUpdates a contractor's information in the system.
Update an EmployeeUpdates an employee's information in the system.
Update an Employee's BenefitUpdates an employee's benefit details.
Update an Employee's Home AddressUpdates an employee's home address in the system.
Update an Employee's JobUpdates an employee's job details.
Update an Employee's Work AddressUpdates the work address of an employee in the system.
Update a PayrollUpdates a payroll with new or modified data.
Update a TimesheetUpdates a timesheet entry with new information.
Update PayrollUpdates payroll information for employees.

When to use Gusto

Common scenarios where Gusto automation saves time and reduces manual work.

React to "Watch Events" in Gusto in real time: route the event into CRM, chat, ticketing, or any connected service.
Run "Get a Contractor" in Gusto from any upstream event — map fields once and let the automation handle the rest.
Layer "Get a Contractor" from Gusto with filters, transforms, and AI steps to build automations that match your exact business logic.

How to connect

Sign in and approve access — your password is never shared with WEXTL®, and you can revoke access from the provider at any time.

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You’ll be redirected to sign in and approve access — your password is never shared with WEXTL.

Connecting Gusto to WEXTL®

Field	Type	Help
Client IDRequired	text	Use the following redirect URI: `the Callback URL shown in this connection form`.
Client SecretRequired	password	—
EnvironmentRequired	select	—

Use in workflow automation

Start from Gusto’s Watch Events trigger and the run begins the moment there’s something new — no cron job to babysit, no one remembering to check.

Add Create a Compensation as the next step, then branch, filter or hand off to the rest of your stack. The whole path stays on one canvas your team can read.

This integration brings 55 ready-made steps for HR work, and every run records what went in and what came back.

Gusto workflow on the canvas: Watch Events then Create a Compensation

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about automating Gusto in your workflows.

Gusto has 1 trigger, including "Watch Events". Use them to start workflows the moment Gusto events fire — no polling required.

Field

Type

Help

Client IDRequired

text

Use the following redirect URI: the Callback URL shown in this connection form.

Client SecretRequired

password

—

EnvironmentRequired

select

—

Use in workflow automation

Start from Gusto’s Watch Events trigger and the run begins the moment there’s something new — no cron job to babysit, no one remembering to check.

Add Create a Compensation as the next step, then branch, filter or hand off to the rest of your stack. The whole path stays on one canvas your team can read.

This integration brings 55 ready-made steps for HR work, and every run records what went in and what came back.

Gusto Integrations

When to use Gusto

How to connect

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

Gusto Integrations

When to use Gusto

How to connect

Connect Gusto to any app in workflows

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

Connect Gusto to any app in workflows

Connect Gusto to any app in workflows

Connect Gusto to any app in workflows

Gusto Integrations

Gusto triggers and actions

When to use Gusto

How to connect

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

What triggers does Gusto support?

What actions can I run in Gusto?

Do I need to write code to automate this?

Is the integration secure?

Gusto Integrations

Gusto triggers and actions

When to use Gusto

How to connect

Connect Gusto to any app in workflows

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

What triggers does Gusto support?

What actions can I run in Gusto?

Do I need to write code to automate this?

Is the integration secure?

Connect Gusto to any app in workflows

Connect Gusto to any app in workflows

Connect Gusto to any app in workflows