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How do I Set Up and use the Wizehire and Paychex Integration?

Seamlessly transfer new hires from Wizehire to your Paychex account, making payroll and HR management easier than ever.

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Written by Tamalyn Holcomb
Updated over a week ago

With the Wizehire and Paychex integration, moving new hires from recruitment to payroll is quick and easy. In just a few clicks, candidate information flows directly from Wizehire to Paychex—no need for manual entry. That means fewer errors, less back-and-forth, and a faster onboarding process, all while keeping your hiring workflow streamlined and organized.

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Eligibility

This integration is available for clients on any active Wizehire plans. Before proceeding, ensure your company has contracted services with Wizehire to enable the integration.

Step 1: Locate your Paychex Display ID

  • Log in to your Paychex Flex account.

    • If you have trouble logging in, contact your Paychex account manager or support.

  • In the top left area of your Paychex Dashboard, locate your Display ID.

    • The Display ID can be found in Paychex Flex under your company name in the upper left corner of the screen.

  • Copy the Display ID to your device (Ctrl+C)

    • You will need to enter this ID in your Wizehire settings to set up your integration.

Step 2: Update your Wizehire Settings

  • Log in to your Wizehire account.

  • In the top right of your Wizehire dashboard, click your name to find the dropdown menu - click Settings.

  • From the settings menu on the left, click into the Integrations tab, then paste your Paychex Display ID into the correct field.

  • Click "Connect your Paychex account"

Your Wizehire and Paychex accounts are now connected and can sync employee data across platforms!

Step 3: Export New Hires from Wizehire to Paychex

  • From your Wizehire job dashboard, move your new hire into the Hired column.

  • Click 'Start' to add them to Payroll:

  • Click Add Team Member.

  • Finish filling in any missing information and click Finish adding to Payroll.

If your employee is already in the Hired column:

  • Go to your Team Page in Wizehire and locate the employee (in order to sync, they must have a current Team Member profile).

  • Click "Add to payroll" and then select "Add team member":

  • Fill in the required fields and click "Finish applying to payroll."

  • Your work in Wizehire is done!

Step 4: Locate Hires in Paychex

  • Log into Paychex and navigate to your dashboard.

  • Click into "View People List".

  • Under "In Progress" you'll find your new employee!

  • If you click on their name, you should see an option to "Finish adding worker" which you can resume and complete.


By following these steps, you’ll successfully integrate Wizehire with Paychex, making your hiring and onboarding process smoother and more efficient. If you need assistance, contact our team for more information.

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