Connecting to PayNW

Learn how to seamlessly integrate PayNW with Skypoint AI, covering setup, configurations, and important factors.

PayNW provides cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions for mid-sized and growing businesses, streamlining payroll, HR, time tracking, benefits administration, and talent acquisition. Key features include accurate payroll processing, automated compliance, self-service tools for employees, and scalable integrations. Businesses benefit from reduced administrative burdens, improved efficiency, and regulatory compliance, enabling them to focus on strategic growth.

The Skypoint AI Platform (AIP) seamlessly integrates with PayNW via an inbuilt connector, enabling real-time data synchronization for payroll, HR, time tracking, and benefits while enhancing automation, providing AI-driven insights, ensuring compliance, and offering self-service tools,all within a scalable, future-ready solution designed to minimize manual effort and optimize decision-making.

Prerequisite

You need the following details to configure and import data using the PayNW⇗ connector:

• Server name
• Database name
• Port number
• Username
• Password

To import data using the PayNW connector

Follow the below steps to create and configure a new dataflow for the PayNW import connector:

1. Navigate to Dataflow > Imports.

2. Click New dataflow as indicated by an arrow.

The Set dataflow name page appears.

3. Enter the desired name for the dataflow in the Name text field.
4. Click Next to proceed.

The Choose connector page appears.

Add PayNW Server connector

1. On the Choose Connector page, use the Search feature to locate and select the PayNW Connector.
2. Enter the Display Name for your dataflow in the provided text field.
3. Optionally, add a Description in the designated text area.

4. Click Next to proceed.

The Configuration page appears.

Connect to the PayNW account

1. Fill in the required details on the Configuration page.
2. Click Connect.

Once the connection is established, the connector can be used to import data from PayNW tables.

3. Scroll down to the Table Details section, select the checkboxes for the tables you wish to import, and use the dropdown menu to label them as either Data or Metadata.

note

By default, all tables in the Table Details section are selected. You can choose to import only specific tables that are relevant to your data processing needs. For example, to import customer data, select tables containing details like name, email, address, and contact information.

Item	Description
Purpose	Option to assign a purpose (Data or Metadata) for each table.
Data	Loads customer data
Metadata	Loads Metadata
File name	Displays the name of the file that you imported.
Entity name	Displays the imported table name by default. You can rename it if required.

4. Ensure all required tables are selected.
5. Click Save to apply the changes.

Congratulations! for saving the PayNW connector dataflow, which appears on the Dataflow > Imports page.

Run, Edit, and Delete the imported data

Once the table is imported, you can execute, modify, and remove the imported table from the Dataflow. Follow the below steps:

1. Go to the Dataflow > Imports page.

Item	Description
Name	Displays the name of the imported Dataflow.
Type	Displays connector type symbol.
Connector Name	Displays connector name.
Status	Indicates whether the data is imported successfully.
Tables Count	Displays the number of tables imported.
Created Date	Displays date of creation.
Last Refresh Type	Displays the refresh value: Full or Incremental.
Updated Date	Displays last modified date.
Last Refresh	Displays the latest refresh date, which updates each time you refresh the data.
Actions	Provides multiple options for managing dataflows.

2. Select the horizontal ellipsis under the Actions column and do the following:

If you want to	Then
Modify the Dataflow	Select Edit and modify the Dataflow. Click Save to apply your changes.
Execute the Dataflow	Select Run.
Bring the data to its previous state	Select Rollback.
Delete the Dataflow	Select Remove and then click the Delete button. All tables in the data source get deleted.
See the run history of the dataflow	Select Run history.

3. Click Run to execute the dataflow. Once the execution is successful, the data pipeline status will update to Completed, as illustrated in the figure below.

note

In the Dataflow's Run History Description, you can view error messages related to data import failures from a data source. Additionally, you can check the status, start time, and end time of the data pipeline execution.

Next step

After completing the data import, start the Master Data Management (MDM) - Resolve process to create a single, unified view of the data. With Skypoint MDM, you can ensure that your data is accurate, consistent, and reliable, making it easier to use for business processes, analytics, and reporting.