Automation Integration

Zapier Integration: Connect Peoplifi to 6,000+ Apps

Peoplifi has a verified Zapier app with 25+ triggers and actions, letting you connect HR events to 6,000+ Zapier-supported apps without writing code. Common automations: auto-create Peoplifi employees from Typeform applications, post new hires to a Slack channel with a custom message, sync approved time-off to a shared Google Calendar, push payroll runs to a finance Slack channel, and create onboarding tasks in Asana or ClickUp when an employee starts.

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How it works

  1. Sign in to Zapier and search for the Peoplifi app
  2. Authorize Zapier with a Peoplifi API token
  3. Choose a trigger (e.g. New Employee Added) and an action (e.g. Send Slack Message)
  4. Map the fields between the two apps
  5. Turn on the Zap — it runs every time the trigger fires, usually within 1 to 2 minutes

Features

Verified Peoplifi app on Zapier (search 'Peoplifi' in app catalog)
Triggers: New Employee, Employee Updated, Time-Off Approved, Payroll Run Completed, Document Uploaded, Performance Review Completed
Actions: Create Employee, Update Employee, Add Time Off, Mark Onboarding Task Complete, Upload Document
Filter steps and multi-step Zaps supported
Webhook fallback for use cases not covered by Zapier

Setup Guide

  1. In Peoplifi → Settings → API → API Tokens, generate a new token (label: Zapier)
  2. Sign in to zapier.com and click + Create Zap
  3. Search for and select Peoplifi as the trigger or action app
  4. Paste your API token when prompted to connect
  5. Configure the trigger event and the action
  6. Test the Zap with sample data, then turn it on

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zapier free?

Zapier offers a free tier (up to 100 tasks per month). Most production HR automations need a paid Zapier plan starting at $19.99/mo.

Can I use webhooks instead of Zapier?

Yes. Peoplifi supports outbound webhooks for every event Zapier exposes, so you can build directly against the webhook in your own system if you prefer.

What if my use case is not in Zapier?

Use the Peoplifi REST API directly, or Zapier's generic Webhooks by Zapier app to bridge the gap. The Peoplifi API is fully documented at peoplifi.com/api-docs.

Are there sample Zaps I can copy?

Yes. Search the Zapier directory for 'Peoplifi templates' — we maintain templates for 12 of the most common HR workflows (new-hire Slack post, Typeform → employee, etc.).

Are there limits on how many Zaps I can run?

Limits are set by your Zapier plan tier (tasks per month). Peoplifi doesn't impose its own limits beyond standard API rate limits which are sufficient for typical HR-automation volumes.

Can I use Make (formerly Integromat) instead of Zapier?

Yes. Peoplifi's webhook and API support work equally well with Make, n8n, Pipedream, and other automation platforms. The same triggers and actions are accessible.

Deep dive: Zapier

Why Zapier matters for HR automation

Zapier is the dominant SaaS-integration platform globally with 6,000+ supported applications. For HR teams, Zapier provides a no-code automation layer that connects Peoplifi to any other tool the business uses without requiring developer involvement. Common HR automations include (1) **New-hire announcements** — when an employee is added to Peoplifi, post to Slack #welcomes channel, add to Microsoft Teams onboarding flow, create Trello card for IT-equipment provisioning. (2) **Birthday celebrations** — automated channel posts on the day. (3) **Document collection** — when onboarding starts, send DocuSign requests for required forms (W-4, I-9, direct deposit). (4) **CRM sync** — when an account-manager joins, update HubSpot/Salesforce contact assignments. (5) **Calendar sync** — approved leave to team calendars beyond the native integration. (6) **Compliance reminders** — when I-9 deadline approaches, alert HR. The flexibility makes Zapier valuable across operational scenarios.

Zapier triggers and actions for Peoplifi

The Peoplifi-Zapier integration exposes triggers (events that start Zaps) and actions (operations Zaps perform). (1) **Triggers** — New Employee Added, Employee Updated, Employee Terminated, Time-Off Approved, Time-Off Rejected, Payroll Run Completed, Document Uploaded, Performance Review Completed, Anniversary Reached, Birthday Today, I-9 Deadline Approaching. (2) **Actions** — Create Employee, Update Employee, Suspend Employee, Add Time Off, Mark Onboarding Task Complete, Upload Document, Update Salary, Send Notification. The full Peoplifi data model is exposed through these triggers and actions, supporting most automation scenarios.

Multi-step Zaps and conditional logic

Beyond simple trigger-action Zaps, Zapier supports multi-step workflows with conditional logic. Examples include (1) **Conditional onboarding** — different welcome messages and equipment-provisioning workflows based on employee role, location, or department. (2) **PIP escalation** — performance-review-completed Zap with rating below 'meets expectations' triggers HR notification → 7-day timer → if no PIP initiated, escalate to HR director. (3) **Compliance dashboards** — payroll-run-completed Zap aggregates monthly statistics into Google Sheets dashboard for executives. (4) **Multi-system updates** — terminated employee triggers Zap → Slack offboarding announcement → Asana account-handover task → Office 365 license deactivation request → Box folder access removal → COBRA notice generation. The chained-workflow capability replaces what would otherwise require custom development.

Webhook fallback and alternative platforms

While Zapier supports 6,000+ applications, some specific tools may not have Zapier integrations. Peoplifi's webhook fallback addresses this: any Peoplifi event can fire a webhook to a custom endpoint enabling integration with any tool that accepts HTTP POST. The webhook payload includes the full event data in JSON. This combination of Zapier (for popular SaaS) plus webhooks (for everything else) covers virtually every integration scenario. Alternative platforms like Make (formerly Integromat), n8n, and Pipedream work equally well with Peoplifi's API and webhooks for organisations preferring those automation engines over Zapier.

Best practices for Zapier deployments

Successful Zapier deployment patterns include (1) **Start small** — single-step Zaps before multi-step. (2) **Tag thoughtfully** — Zap names describing what they do for future maintenance. (3) **Handle errors** — configure error notifications so failed Zaps surface immediately. (4) **Monitor task usage** — Zapier billing is task-based; monitor consumption against plan limits. (5) **Document Zaps** — maintain a registry of active Zaps with descriptions and owners. (6) **Test in development** — use Zapier's test mode before activating production Zaps. (7) **Review periodically** — quarterly review of active Zaps to deactivate obsolete ones. (8) **Sensitive-data care** — avoid sending personally-identifiable employee data, salary details, or other sensitive information through Zapier without specific data-handling controls and CCPA / state-privacy-law compliance documentation.

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