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How to Connect BambooHR to RemotePass?

Learn how to sync your BambooHR time-offs to RemotePass

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Written by Sameer B.
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1. Setup Data Alignment (Before You Start)

To ensure a smooth integration:

  • Align time-off policies in BambooHR and RemotePass (e.g., vacation, sick, parental leave).

  • Match accrual rules, carryover settings, and public holiday calendars in both systems.

  • Decide which contract types (EOR, DE, Fixed, PAYG, Milestone) should be included in the sync.

  • Generate BambooHR API Key - follow the steps in the guideline.


2. Setup BambooHR Connection

  1. Log into RemotePass with integration management permissions.

  2. Go to Settings → Integrations, then select BambooHR.

  3. Paste your BambooHR API key and subdomain and click Continue.

3. Configure Time-off Sync

  1. Map BambooHR time-off categories to RemotePass time-off policy types.

  2. Select which contract types to include in the time-off sync.

  3. Click Save & Test Connection to verify data flow.


4. The First Sync

  • After setup, the sync will automatically start.

  • RemotePass will import all upcoming approved time-off requests for available workers.

  • This one-time sync brings systems into alignment without affecting historical data.


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to align all leave policies before enabling the sync?
A: Yes. To avoid errors, ensure your leave policies, accrual rules, carryovers, and public holiday calendars match between BambooHR and RemotePass before starting the integration.

Q: Can I sync only certain leave types (e.g., Vacation but not Sick Leave)?
A: Yes. During setup, you can map only the leave types you want to sync from BambooHR to RemotePass.

Q: Can I include only certain employees in the sync?
A: Yes. You can enable sync based on contract type (EOR, DE, Fixed, PAYG, Milestone) so only specific employees are included.

Q: What if I disable the integration?
A: Turning off the time-off sync stops future updates, but does not remove past synced entries. Fully disconnecting BambooHR halts all integration features.

Q: What if a worker edits or cancels the time-off request on BambooHR?
A: It would be automatically updated to RemotePass as edited or canceled.

Q: I cannot see one of the workers on the workers list. What should I do?
A: This may be due to 3 reasons. Please check:

  • If the email addresses on both platforms match or not. Go to Workers List on time-off module and select sync status "Discarded" to search the worker.

  • Check if the worker has finished the onboarding and contract status is ongoing.

  • Check if the worker's contract type is enabled for time-off sync.
    (Module Settings > Manage Worker Types to Sync)

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