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description: >-
  HRIS platforms offer real-time, up-to-date data on your emissions from
  employee commutes. Connecting your HRIS makes it easy for you to keep track of
  your emissions.
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# HRIS

## Why connect your HR platform

You can get the most out of GreenPlaces by utilizing the real-time, up-to-date data from the systems your business uses every day. By connecting your HR platform, GreenPlaces can provide up-to-date insights on your employee-related emissions.

## What data do we store?

GreenPlaces prioritizes the privacy and data security of your company and employees. That's why we focus on _storing_ only the minimum amount of data necessary to evaluate your carbon footprint.

<table><thead><tr><th width="224">Employee Data</th><th>Reason</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Email Address</td><td>You'll need to recognize your employees in the GreenPlaces dashboard when editing work-from-home settings and preferred commute methods.</td></tr><tr><td>Start and End Dates</td><td>We need to know when an employee started at your company and when they ended (if ever), so that we know how many days in a given year the employee commuted to work.</td></tr><tr><td>Employment Type</td><td>Commute footprints are typically scoped to employees only. Additionally, knowing if someone is full-time or part-time helps us estimate how many days per week they likely commute.</td></tr><tr><td>Commute Distance</td><td>The distance that the employee travels to work is stored, however the residence address is never saved.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## How to Connect your HRIS to GreenPlaces

### Not an HR admin?

{% hint style="info" %}
The steps below should be completed by an HR administrator or someone who has administrative access to your HRIS.
{% endhint %}

<details>

<summary>Not an HR admin? Invite them to join GreenPlaces</summary>

Inviting your HR admin to collaborate with you in GreenPlaces is an easy process. Simply send them an invitation through the "Members" tab in GreenPlaces.&#x20;

For more information on inviting your teammates to GreenPlaces, [click here](broken-reference).

</details>

### Step 1: Navigate to the "Integrations" tab

The "Integrations" tab is on the left side of the dashboard under the "Settings" menu. You can also navigate to the "Integrations" page by [clicking here.](https://app.greenplaces.com/providers)

<figure><img src="https://2570820010-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTiJi8l8l6l0IUqZbb2SJ%2Fuploads%2FcJ36ymkZjLAtZz9fEccj%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-11-16%20at%2011.58.22%20AM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a3fa7e25-81e9-4dc8-b193-05ba021fff8c" alt=""><figcaption><p>The integrations tab is on the left side of the dashboard.</p></figcaption></figure>

Next, navigate to the "HR Employment Systems" tab on the integrations page.

<figure><img src="https://2570820010-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTiJi8l8l6l0IUqZbb2SJ%2Fuploads%2FxCHUN3ye5LZhQwgyODNE%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-11-16%20at%2012.27.47%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6d818391-0c5a-4f85-9a56-5a364ac7d614" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Step 2: Select your HRIS from the list

After selecting your HRIS from the list, **click "Connect Provider"** to continue.

<figure><img src="https://2570820010-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTiJi8l8l6l0IUqZbb2SJ%2Fuploads%2FLkZiwqZQpD9tVuRqxoCB%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-11-16%20at%2012.31.26%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=84ee7b2f-9a6b-447b-b659-926d30363c8f" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click "Connect Provider" to continue.</p></figcaption></figure>

A window will pop up that outlines some of the privacy and security features of our HRIS integration. **Click "Continue" to continue.**

<figure><img src="https://2570820010-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTiJi8l8l6l0IUqZbb2SJ%2Fuploads%2F2ajTeMHAYbOuUYsBsMLZ%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-11-16%20at%2012.34.19%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a18dc649-7baf-44cf-8d0a-33412d12a551" alt=""><figcaption><p>GreenPlaces uses Finch to connect your HRIS.</p></figcaption></figure>

Next, we'll review the data that GreenPlaces will have access to when connecting your HRIS. Please note: GreenPlaces only stores the information outlined [here](#what-data-do-we-store). **Click "Continue" to continue.**

<figure><img src="https://2570820010-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTiJi8l8l6l0IUqZbb2SJ%2Fuploads%2FuA2AUxj6LdiLruVmt6Ex%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-11-16%20at%2012.34.31%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=b745d95f-0105-40a8-9735-4fc66f0ab94f" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

At this stage, you may be prompted to select your HRIS provider again. If so, please select your HR provider from the list.

### Step 3: Sign in with your HR account

Sign in to your HR provider using your username and password. The screenshot below shows an example of what this window looks like for [Justworks](https://www.justworks.com/).

<figure><img src="https://2570820010-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTiJi8l8l6l0IUqZbb2SJ%2Fuploads%2FSFwBnLK7Os2y18Q5klmB%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-11-16%20at%2012.35.18%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7bbd6436-6aa4-407d-acab-a69b5fa8f9dd" alt=""><figcaption><p>Sign in to your HR provider using your username and password.</p></figcaption></figure>

If you have multiple companies under the same HR or payroll account, please select your company from the list.

<figure><img src="https://2570820010-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTiJi8l8l6l0IUqZbb2SJ%2Fuploads%2FMx8swlOszEttF4PNlV2D%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-11-16%20at%2012.35.55%20PM.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d9ef503f-d8e7-4033-89bd-eebc59cb80ee" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select your company from the list.</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 4: GreenPlaces takes care of the rest

GreenPlaces will synchronize with your HRIS every 24 hours. You can view the status of your integration at any time under the "Integrations" tab, as well as see the last time the GreenPlaces synced with your platform.

To disconnect your HRIS, just let your account manager know.

## Available HRIS Integrations

Click below to view a list all supported HRIS integrations in the GreenPlaces platform.

{% content-ref url="../overview/available-integrations/hris" %}
[hris](../overview/available-integrations/hris)
{% endcontent-ref %}

