HR integration

Connect TriNet Zenefits to worker onboarding and contractor pay

Connect TriNet Zenefits with Wingspan to link worker records and approved hours. Keep the Contractor or W-2 type on each worker record. Labor groups link work to cost centers. Your team approves contractor work and reviews the amount owed. Finance approves pay in a separate step. W-2 pay keeps its own payroll path.

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Wingspan

Connect the work to the payment

  • TriNet Zenefits (TriNet HR Platform)

    People

    Wingspan

    Worker records (payees)

  • TriNet Zenefits (TriNet HR Platform)

    Employments (job role and classification)

    Wingspan

    Engagement templates and assignments

  • TriNet Zenefits (TriNet HR Platform)

    Time Durations (TimeKeeper)

    Wingspan

    Work logs and work items

Choose which records sync and when they move. Your team stays in control of work review and payment approval.

Keep worker types and pay paths clear

Selected Zenefits worker details sync to Wingspan. Each record keeps its Contractor or W-2 type. Contractors use Form W-9 and contractor bills. W-2 workers use withholding forms and pay statements. Your team chooses the directory owner and pay path. Each payment has one owner.

Track assignment requirements before work begins

Engagement templates set required checks. Wingspan tracks each worker check on the assignment. Contractors add Form W-9 and required insurance proof. W-2 workers complete their own hire forms. Your team reviews the results. Readiness flags sync back to Zenefits. Passing one assignment does not clear every assignment.

Turn approved timesheets into contractor payables

Approved TimeKeeper hours sync as work items in Wingspan. A work log groups entries for one assignment. A manager approves the contractor work log. Agreed rates set one amount owed. The worker sees an invoice. Your team sees a payable. Finance gives separate payer approval before pay.

How TriNet Zenefits (TriNet HR Platform) works with Wingspan

TriNet HR Platform, formerly Zenefits, holds worker records and time. Wingspan manages worker records, checks, work, and pay. Each Wingspan worker record is called a payee. It keeps the selected Contractor or W-2 type.

Contractors submit Form W-9 and use contractor invoices and payables. W-2 workers use their own hire forms, pay statements, and payroll with withholding. Each worker has an assignment under a reusable engagement template. Your team reviews checks for that assignment.

Approved TimeKeeper hours sync as work items in Wingspan. A manager approves the contractor work log. This creates one amount owed. The worker sees an invoice. The payer sees a payable. Finance gives separate payer approval before pay. Choose one tool to send each payment and one owner for each tax filing.

Start with the records you already use

People
Stores basic worker details and contact info. It lists each worker. It notes if a worker is W-2 or a contractor.
Employments
Tracks worker job titles, start dates, and pay details. It marks the worker type.
Labor Groups
Groups workers by project or cost code. This helps track work by team.
Labor Group Types
Sorts labor groups by department or project type. This organizes team codes.
Time Durations (TimeKeeper)
Holds logged worker hours in TimeKeeper. Your team chooses which reviewed hours sync.
Departments
Lists company teams and manager lines. This helps route approvals to the right lead.
Locations
Tracks company offices. It also notes where workers do their jobs.
Custom Fields (custom field)
Adds custom fields to worker records in Zenefits. Your team uses them to track extra info.
Custom Field Values (custom field)
Stores values for custom fields. Examples include check status or pay dates.

Sync options

Choose which tool holds each record. Set the changes that sync between them. Connect your records to the Wingspan workflows below.

People

Worker records (payees)

TriNet Zenefits (TriNet HR Platform) to Wingspan

Selected Zenefits People records sync to Wingspan worker records. Each record keeps its Contractor or W-2 type. Adding a record, sending an invite, and linking an Account are separate steps. Your team reviews checks for each assignment.

Employments (job role and classification)

Engagement templates and assignments

In both directions

Zenefits roles and dates set terms on Wingspan assignments. Each assignment links one worker to an engagement template. The engagement sets shared rates and checks. One worker has separate assignments for separate work. Selected assignment status updates sync back to Zenefits.

Time Durations (TimeKeeper)

Work logs and work items

TriNet Zenefits (TriNet HR Platform) to Wingspan

Approved TimeKeeper hours sync as Wingspan work items. A work log groups entries for one assignment. A manager approves the contractor work log. This creates one amount owed. The worker sees an invoice. The payer sees a payable. Finance gives separate payer approval. W-2 pay stays on the payroll path.

Labor Groups (cost codes)

Engagement templates and assignments

In both directions

Zenefits Labor Groups track project and cost codes. These codes sync to work templates and worker jobs in Wingspan. They also attach to bills you owe. This lets your finance team tie contractor pay to the right budget. You can update codes from either tool to keep project spend in sync.

Departments (organizational hierarchy)

Engagement templates and assignments

TriNet Zenefits (TriNet HR Platform) to Wingspan

Zenefits departments provide team tags for Wingspan templates and assignments. Tags link worker costs to the right team. Choose review routes for work and pay. A department tag does not grant permission to approve payment. Finance keeps the final payer approval step.

Custom Fields (compliance status)

Requirements and eligibility

Wingspan to TriNet Zenefits (TriNet HR Platform)

Engagement templates set required checks. Wingspan tracks each worker check on the assignment. Your team reviews the result. Selected readiness flags sync to Zenefits custom fields. Passing one check does not clear every assignment.

Custom Field Values (payment status)

Payment status and references

Wingspan to TriNet Zenefits (TriNet HR Platform)

Payment dates, status, and reference IDs sync from Wingspan to Zenefits. Deposit confirmed means the sending bank or provider finished processing. It does not prove the worker bank posted funds. Your team matches payment records with the bank feed. Contractor and W-2 payroll runs stay separate.

Integration workflows

01

Worker record to assignment checks

Your team selects a Zenefits worker to sync.

Selected worker details create a record in Wingspan. Keep the Contractor or W-2 type. Wingspan invites the worker to add the right forms. Your team reviews checks for the assignment. Readiness flags sync back to Zenefits. A new worker record does not approve work or pay.

02

Approved timesheet to contractor pay

A manager approves contractor hours in TimeKeeper.

Approved hours sync as work items in a Wingspan work log. A manager approves the contractor work log. Agreed rates set one amount owed. The worker sees an invoice. The payer sees a payable. Finance gives separate payer approval. A contractor run pays the approved amount. Payment dates and references sync to Zenefits.

03

Year-end Form 1099-NEC filing and tax reports

Your finance team starts year-end tax work.

Wingspan tracks contractor pay and tax records through the year. Your team reviews 1099 totals and forms at year end. File through the chosen filing owner. Keep contractor records separate from W-2 withholding and payroll forms. Share selected summaries to match your books. A form upload does not complete a filing.

Plan your integration

Choose the worker directory owner

Choose which tool starts worker records and keeps contact details current. Select the Zenefits workers to sync, preserving each record's Contractor or W-2 type in Wingspan. Keep candidate and active worker records distinct, and define access to shared fields.

Separation between W-2 payroll and contractor pay

Choose one tool to send each worker payment. Contractor bills use contractor pay runs. W-2 pay uses employee payroll with withholding. Keep the selected worker type clear. Pick one owner for each tax filing. This avoids paying twice and filing duplicate forms.

Choose shared status fields

Choose Zenefits fields for assignment readiness and payment references. Define access for shared worker details and review any tax, banking, or document requirements when setting up the sync. Set a schedule that fits your work. Wingspan roles and rules control access to its worker records.

How the worker lifecycle fits

Connect worker records from hire to pay. Choose the Contractor or W-2 type and keep the right checks for each.

Workers and worker types
Selected Zenefits workers map to Wingspan records. Each record keeps its Contractor or W-2 type. Creating the record, sending an invite, and reviewing checks are separate steps.
Engagements and assignments
Roles, labor groups, and departments provide work details. They link to reusable engagement templates. Each worker has a separate assignment. The assignment keeps terms, dates, and rates.
Requirements and eligibility
Engagements set required checks. Wingspan tracks each worker check on the assignment. Selected readiness flags sync to Zenefits. Passing one assignment does not clear every assignment.
Work logs and approved work
Reviewed TimeKeeper hours sync as work items. A manager approves the contractor work log. The agreed rates set one amount owed. Work approval stays separate from payer approval to pay.
Payables
Contractor work approval creates one amount owed. The worker sees an invoice. The payer sees a payable. Finance gives separate payer approval before pay. W-2 workers use pay statements and employee payroll.
Client invoices
Client invoices bill your clients for work. They use separate amounts and approvals from worker payables. Manage client billing in Wingspan or your accounting software.
Payments and payouts
Payment dates and references sync to Zenefits. Deposit confirmed means the sending bank or provider finished processing. It does not prove the worker bank posted funds. Contractor and W-2 pay runs stay separate.
Tax forms and reporting
Wingspan tracks contractor tax forms and 1099 totals. W-2 pay keeps its own withholding and payroll tax records. Choose one owner for each filing. Share selected summaries for year-end review.

Connect TriNet Zenefits (TriNet HR Platform) to your worker workflows

Bring worker records, work review, and payments together. We’ll help you set up the flow your team needs.

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