How do I integrate Paylocity API with my application?

Apideck provides a unified HRIS API that makes Paylocity integration simple. Sign up for free, enable Paylocity in your dashboard, and use our Vault component to let your users connect their Paylocity accounts. We handle OAuth authentication, token refresh, and data normalization automatically.

What Paylocity data can I access through Apideck?

Our Paylocity integration supports 2+ data models including employees, and costcenter2. You can perform read and write operations through our unified API, working with the same code structure across all hris platforms.

How does Paylocity authentication work with Apideck?

Apideck's Vault handles Paylocity authentication completely. Your users connect their Paylocity accounts through our secure, white-label UI. We manage OAuth tokens, automatic refresh, and credential storage, so you never have to implement Paylocity's auth flow yourself.

Does Apideck support Paylocity webhooks?

Yes, Apideck provides real-time notifications when Paylocity data changes. Our unified webhook system normalizes events across all integrations, so you handle Paylocity events with the same code you use for other hris platforms.

Why use Apideck instead of Paylocity's direct API?

Using Apideck's unified API instead of Paylocity's direct API saves significant development time. You get normalized data models, automatic auth handling, and the same integration code works with 200+ other apps. When Paylocity updates their API, we handle the changes so your integration keeps working.

How quickly can I build a Paylocity integration?

Most developers ship a working Paylocity integration within a day using Apideck. Sign up for a free trial (no credit card required), enable Paylocity, and make your first API call within minutes. Our SDKs for Node.js, Python, and other languages make implementation straightforward.

Paylocity HRIS API integration

Build Paylocity HRIS integrations in minutes, not months. One API to sync permissioned hris data with Paylocity and 55+ other apps.

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Integration Guide

How to integrate Paylocity API in 3 steps

Build a production-ready Paylocity HRIS API integration in minutes, not months. No OAuth headaches, no maintenance burden.

Step 01

Create your Apideck account

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Step 02

Connect Paylocity via Vault

Use our pre-built Vault component to let your users securely connect their Paylocity account. We handle OAuth, token refresh, and credential storage.

White-label auth UI
Automatic token refresh
SOC 2 certified storage

Step 03

Start syncing hris data

Make API calls to read and write hris data from Paylocity. Use the same code to connect 200+ other apps.

Normalized data models
Real-time webhooks
Full CRUD support

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Code Example

Paylocity API integration code

Integrate Paylocity with just a few lines of code. Our unified HRIS API normalizes data across 200+ integrations, so you write once and connect everywhere.

Normalized responses — same data structure for all hris apps
Official SDKs — Node.js, Python, and more with TypeScript support
Full documentation — interactive API reference with Paylocity-specific examples

View Paylocity API documentation →

import { Apideck } from '@apideck/node'

const apideck = new Apideck({
  apiKey: process.env.APIDECK_API_KEY,
  appId: process.env.APIDECK_APP_ID,
  consumerId: 'user-123'
})

// List employees from Paylocity
const { data } = await apideck.hris.employeesAll({
  serviceId: 'paylocity'
})

console.log(`Found ${data.length} employees`)

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Why integrate Paylocity with Apideck?

Build a production-ready Paylocity integration with enterprise-grade reliability

Ship Paylocity integration fast

Go live with Paylocity in days, not months. Our unified HRIS API handles authentication, data normalization, and error handling so your team can focus on building features.

2+ Paylocity data models

Access 2+ data models for Paylocity including employees. Read and write data through a single standardized API.

Real-time webhook coverage

Keep your product synchronized with Paylocity using webhooks. Receive push updates for invoices, customers, payments, and more without polling.

API Resources

Push and pull Paylocity data

Use our Unify API to get real-time data from Paylocity

Employees

HRIS API

Costcenter2

HRIS API

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Technical Specifications

Paylocity API integration details

Everything you need to know about integrating Paylocity through our unified HRIS API.

Authentication

OAuth 2.0

Secure token-based authentication

Data Models

2+ resources

Access 2+ normalized data models

Webhooks

Virtual webhooks

Real-time data sync on changes

Security

SOC 2 Type II

Enterprise-grade security certified

Token Management

Automatic refresh

Never worry about expired tokens

API Format

REST + JSON

Standard REST API with JSON responses

Paylocity direct API vs Apideck unified API

Feature	Direct Paylocity API	Apideck Unified API
OAuth implementation	Build from scratch	Handled by Vault
Token refresh	Manual handling	Automatic
Data normalization	Paylocity format only	Normalized across 200+ apps
Error handling	Platform-specific	Unified error codes
Rate limit management	DIY implementation	Built-in throttling
Maintenance	Ongoing updates required	We handle API changes
Additional integrations	Separate work each	Same code, 200+ apps