1.Catches payroll close webhook
Integrate Webhooks by Zapier and automation schedules to trigger the payroll window workflow for close files.
Create payroll close files and notify payroll team
Automatically catch the webhook for your payroll close window across Webhooks by Zapier and SQL Server. Send payroll close files to coordinators when the query returns lesson rows, append them to the payroll worksheet, and email the month links—so you can avoid manual reporting, spreadsheet prep, and coordinator chasing.
How this automation creates payroll close files
When the payroll close webhook catches, delays can stall month-end processing and leave coordinators without the latest worksheet. This automation runs the SQL query, appends rows to Excel, formats month labels, and emails payroll coordinators—so your team can close faster.
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2.Runs custom query for payroll rows
Integrate SQL Server and reporting tools to execute the parameterized query and return lesson rows with lesson units.
SQL Serveror swap with your favorite app
3.Appends rows to payroll worksheet
Integrate Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet automation to map fields and add query results into the configured payroll worksheet.
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4.Formats month label
Integrate Formatter by Zapier and date tools to format the current date into MM-YYYY for the month label.
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5.Emails coordinators with workbook links
Integrate Microsoft Outlook and email routing to send the month subject, worksheet links, and the appended row count.
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