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ActionBambooHRUpdated June 2026

How do I file a time-off request in BambooHR?

Short answer: You can request time off in BambooHR by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the BambooHR Request Time Off action to a workflow, map its 5 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

Request Time Off in BambooHR — start free All 3 BambooHR actions
Request Time Off in BambooHR — start free
Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Employee ID
employeeId
stringRequiredEmployee ID
Start Date
start
dateRequiredStart Date. (date/time)
End Date
end
dateRequiredEnd Date. (date/time)
Time Off Type ID
timeOffTypeId
stringRequirede.g. 1 for Vacation
Notes
notes
stringOptionalNotes
Sample request
{
  "employeeId": "{{trigger.employeeId}}",
  "start": "{{trigger.start}}",
  "end": "{{trigger.end}}",
  "timeOffTypeId": "{{trigger.timeOffTypeId}}",
  "notes": "{{trigger.notes}}"
}
Returns
{
  "id": 456,
  "status": "requested"
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Request Time Off.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Gmail → BambooHR
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → BambooHR
13 Slack triggers
Google Sheets → BambooHR
2 Google Sheets triggers
HubSpot → BambooHR
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Request Time Off.

What does the Request Time Off action do in BambooHR?
Programmatically files a PTO/vacation/sick request on behalf of an employee. Enters BambooHR's configured approval flow. Useful for "calendar event marked as vacation → auto-request time off" personal-automation workflows.
What inputs does Request Time Off require?
Required: Employee ID, Start Date, End Date, Time Off Type ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if BambooHR returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Request Time Off support batch operations?
Yes. Run Request Time Off inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles BambooHR's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other BambooHR actions.

Action
Get Employee
Returns an employee's full record by ID — standard fields (name, email, department, job title, hire date) plus any custom fields configured on the account. Compensation visible only with the right role permissions.
Action
List Employees
Returns paginated employees with field-scoping (pass fields=firstName,lastName,workEmail,department for performance). For full-roster syncs at 500+ employees, tight field scoping is essential to stay under the rate limit.
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