Gusto · Zignature Integration

Gusto +
Zignature E-Signatures

Send offer letters and employment documents from Gusto the moment you add a new employee — sign before payroll runs.

Free plan available · No credit card required · ESIGN Act compliant

Payroll
HR & payroll connected
Pre-start
Sign before payroll
SOC 2
Type II certified
Zapier
& API ready
Key Features

Everything You Need

Built-in features that save time and close deals faster.

Gusto New Hire

New Gusto Employee → Documents Sent Automatically

The moment you add a new employee to Gusto, Zignature fires their complete onboarding document pack — employment agreement, direct deposit authorisation, policy acknowledgements — all pre-filled with Gusto payroll data.

  • New employee trigger — Adding an employee in Gusto fires Zignature document dispatch.
  • Payroll data auto-fill — Salary, pay frequency, title, and start date populate from Gusto.
  • Pre-payroll completion — All signatures collected before first payroll runs.

New Gusto Employee → Documents Sent Automatically

New Gusto employee event triggers complete pre-payroll document package.

Included on all plans
Payroll Docs

Payroll Authorization and Direct Deposit Forms

Collect signed direct deposit authorisations, W-4 acknowledgements, and payroll consent forms alongside employment agreements — all in one Zignature signing flow connected to your Gusto payroll data.

  • Direct deposit auth — Signed authorisation before first ACH direct deposit runs.
  • W-4 acknowledgement — Employees confirm W-4 withholding elections with e-signature.
  • Payroll consent — Electronic payroll consent forms where state law requires.

Payroll Authorization and Direct Deposit Forms

Direct deposit, W-4, and payroll authorisation forms in one signing package.

Included on all plans
SMB Ready

Right-Sized for Small Business HR

Gusto and Zignature are both built for SMBs. Together they handle the complete hire-to-first-day workflow without enterprise complexity or cost — offer letter, employment terms, and payroll setup all signed digitally.

  • Simple setup — Connect in minutes with no IT support required.
  • Affordable pricing — No enterprise contract — pay as your team grows.
  • Complete HR workflow — From offer to payroll setup, everything signed digitally.

Right-Sized for Small Business HR

Simple, affordable HR + e-signature stack for small and growing businesses.

Included on all plans
Use Cases

Works for Every Scenario

From simple agreements to complex multi-party workflows.

How It Works

Up and Running in Minutes

No training required. Send your first document today.

1

Connect Gusto & Zignature

Authenticate via Zapier or Gusto API — minutes to set up.

2

Map payroll data

Link Gusto employee fields to Zignature document variables.

3

Trigger on new employee

New hire in Gusto → document package sent automatically.

4

Signed before payroll

All documents completed before first payroll run.

Connect Gusto to Zignature Today

Free trial — no credit card required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

How does the Gusto–Zignature integration work?

Connect via Zapier using Gusto's New Employee trigger. When you add an employee to Gusto, Zapier triggers Zignature to send the pre-configured document package, auto-populated with the new employee's data from Gusto.

Can I collect direct deposit authorisations via Zignature for Gusto?

Yes. Create a direct deposit authorisation template in Zignature that collects bank account details and authorisation signature. Send as part of the onboarding pack — the signed form provides the documentation needed before initiating direct deposit in Gusto.

What Gusto employee data auto-populates Zignature templates?

Employee name, email, job title, start date, salary, pay frequency, and work location from Gusto map to Zignature template variables.

Does Zignature replace Gusto's built-in onboarding documents?

Zignature complements Gusto's built-in onboarding for additional legal documents — employment agreements, IP assignments, NCAs — that require legally-binding e-signatures with court-admissible audit trails, beyond Gusto's standard onboarding forms.

Can I use Zignature to collect signed contractor agreements before they're added to Gusto?

Yes. Send contractor agreements and W-9 acknowledgements via Zignature before creating the contractor record in Gusto — ensuring signed paperwork exists before any payments are made.

Is this integration suitable for a small business with fewer than 10 employees?

Yes. Zignature's free and starter plans are well-suited for small Gusto customers. The Zapier integration requires no technical expertise and provides the same automated document workflows as larger HR teams.