Paylocity MCP Server
Manage payroll and HR via Paylocity — list employees, track earnings, and audit benefits setup directly from any AI agent.
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What is the Paylocity MCP Server?
The Paylocity MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Paylocity via 10 tools. Manage payroll and HR via Paylocity — list employees, track earnings, and audit benefits setup directly from any AI agent. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Paylocity
Ask your AI agent "List all employees in our company." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 10 tools connected to real Paylocity data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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Paylocity MCP Server capabilities
10 toolsGet details for a specific employee
Get benefit configuration for an employee
Get custom field values for an employee
Get deduction details for an employee
Get direct deposit setup for an employee
Get earning details for an employee
Get emergency contacts for an employee
Get local tax setup for an employee
List all employees in the company
List employees currently in onboarding
What the Paylocity MCP Server unlocks
Connect your Paylocity account to any AI agent and take full control of your HR and payroll administration through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Workforce Visibility — List all employees and retrieve detailed profiles, including contact info and job metadata.
- Earnings & Deductions Tracking — Inspect specific earning codes and deduction setups for any employee.
- Onboarding Oversight — List employees currently in the onboarding process to track hiring progress.
- Payroll Auditing — Retrieve local tax configurations, direct deposit settings, and benefit setups to ensure compliance.
- Custom Data Retrieval — Access custom fields defined in your Paylocity environment for specific reporting needs.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Paylocity Client ID, Client Secret, and Company ID
3. Start managing your workforce directly from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- HR Administrators — quickly lookup employee benefit info or check onboarding status without touching the portal.
- Payroll Managers — verify direct deposit or tax configurations for specific employees.
- Finance Teams — audit earnings and deductions data for reconciliation tasks.
Frequently asked questions about the Paylocity MCP Server
How do I find my Client ID and Secret?
You must contact your Paylocity Account Manager or the Paylocity Web Services team to request API credentials. They will provide the Client ID and Client Secret for the WebLink API.
Where do I get the Company ID?
Your Company ID is the unique identifier for your organization in Paylocity, typically a 5 or 6 digit number used when logging into the Paylocity portal.
Can I see an employee's direct deposit setup?
Yes! Use the get_employee_direct_deposit tool with an Employee ID to retrieve the configured bank accounts and distribution settings.
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