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Create New Payroll Batch

Summary Description

The Pay Entry API allows API users to interface with Paylocity's HR & Payroll module, specifically within the 'Run Payroll' feature. This API allows users to submit new payroll batches for a specified check date. The endpoint accepts summarized payroll data, allowing API users to import data from third-party systems.

Path Params
json
required

The Paylocity Company Identifier. This is the unique value provided by Paylocity to each specific Payroll Entity

Body Params

pay entry request body

boolean

Auto Acknowledge the batch (True/False)

string

Name for the Payroll Batch you are creating

int32

Merge Batch

int32

Calendar ID

date-time

Pay Period Begin Date

date-time

Pay Period End Date

date-time

Check Date for Payroll

payEntries
array of objects
payEntries
Headers
json
required

Bearer token

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