ActionGustoUpdated May 2026

How do I list Gusto payroll runs?

Short answer: Drop the "Gusto → List Gusto Payrolls" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 4 Gusto actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

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

Field	Type	Required	Description
Company ID company_id	string	Required	—
Start Date (YYYY-MM-DD) start_date	string	Optional	—
End Date end_date	string	Optional	—

Sample request

{
  "company_id": "{{trigger.company_id}}",
  "start_date": "{{trigger.start_date}}",
  "end_date": "{{trigger.end_date}}"
}

Returns

[
  {
    "id": "payroll_abc",
    "totals": {
      "gross_pay": "10000.00"
    },
    "processed": true,
    "check_date": "2026-05-15"
  }
]

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for List Gusto Payrolls.

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

Google Sheets → Gusto

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Gusto

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about List Gusto Payrolls.

What does the List Gusto Payrolls action do in Gusto?

Returns recent payroll runs with totals and per-employee breakdowns. For "monthly payroll cost allocation by department" accounting workflows.

What inputs does List Gusto Payrolls require?

Required: Company 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 Gusto 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 List Gusto Payrolls support batch operations?

Yes. Run List Gusto Payrolls inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Gusto's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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