Time Tracking & Productivity

Automated time tracking gives managers accurate productivity data without chasing timesheets every Friday.

93 hrs
Time saved/month
12
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Time tracking and payroll entry at outsourced admin providers involves collecting timesheets from multiple team members, verifying hours, and manually re-entering approved data into payroll systems.

Automation consolidates time entries from multiple sources, validates hours against policy rules, flags discrepancies for quick resolution, and syncs approved hours directly into payroll systems. The result is same-day payroll readiness with near-zero data entry errors.

Key features
Automatically consolidate time entries from email, spreadsheets, and time tracking tools into a single verified dataset
Flag incomplete timesheets, duplicate entries, and policy violations in real time to reduce follow-up cycles
Sync approved hours directly into payroll software without manual re-entry or line-by-line matching
Validate employee records and pay codes before payroll submission to eliminate entry errors
Send targeted correction requests only to team members with discrepancies, reducing unnecessary communication

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Payroll Cycle Startstrigger

Automation is triggered on a set schedule (weekly or bi-weekly) when the payroll cycle opens. The trigger pulls the current pay period dates and employee roster.

2. Send Timesheet Reminder

Automated reminder is sent and email to all team members with the deadline and link. Message includes the pay period and any policy notes.

3. Collect and Consolidate Time Data

Automation pulls submitted time entries directly API and consolidates them into a single Google Sheet. Entries are automatically matched to employee records.

4. Validate Hours and Flag Exceptions

Automation checks for missing days, duplicate entries, and hours outside policy limits. Flagged entries are marked in the sheet and a summary is generated for review.

5. Request Missing Entries

For any employee with incomplete or flagged hours, automation sends a targeted message requesting correction or clarification. Responses are logged.

6. Manager Approval Workflow

Automation sends a structured approval request to each department manager via email with a link to the consolidated Google Sheet. Approval status is tracked.

7. Sync Approved Hours to QuickBooks

Once all hours are approved, automation pushes the final timesheet data directly using the API, matching employee IDs and pay codes. No manual re-entry is needed.

8. Send Payroll Confirmation

Automation sends a final confirmation email to the finance team with a summary of hours synced, number of employees processed, and any exceptions that require manual review.

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Estimated Time Saving
93hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:12 Companies

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