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How do I set up the Wizehire and Gusto integration?

Learn how to connect Wizehire to Gusto Payroll and export new hires to streamline onboarding and payroll.

Written by Tamalyn Holcomb
Updated over a week ago

Overview

The Wizehire and Gusto integration allows you to send new hires directly to Gusto Payroll.

This helps reduce manual data entry, minimize errors, and simplify your hiring and onboarding process.

⚠️ Important: This feature is currently available in the United States only.


Connect Wizehire to Gusto

  • Go to Settings from your dashboard

  • Click the Integrations tab

  • Select Connect your Gusto account

  • Log in to Gusto and authorize access

Once connected, your Gusto account will be linked and ready for use.


Export new hires to Gusto

If the candidate is not yet marked as Hired

  • Move the candidate to the Hired stage

  • In the pop-up, click Complete profile

  • From the Actions menu, select Add to Gusto

  • Fill in any required details

  • Click Add to Gusto


If the candidate is already marked as Hired

  • Go to the Team page

  • Select the Job & Pay tab

  • Click Add to Gusto

  • Complete required details


What information is sent to Gusto

Wizehire sends the following details:

  • first and last name

  • email

  • phone number

  • location

  • hire date

  • salary

  • employee type (W2 or contractor)


Complete onboarding in Gusto

  • Log in to your Gusto account

  • Go to the Hiring tab

  • Find your new hire and click the three dots in the Actions column

  • Select Continue Setup

  • Complete any missing information

  • Click Save & Continue

Follow the remaining onboarding steps in Gusto to finish setup.


Common Questions

Is this integration available outside the U.S.?
No. It is currently only available in the United States.

Do I need to connect Gusto before exporting hires?
Yes. You must connect your account first in Settings.

Can I export hires after they’re already marked as Hired?
Yes. You can export them from the Team page.

What happens after I export a new hire?
They will appear in Gusto, where you can complete onboarding.

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