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Integrate with Timesheet Portal

How to set up a Timesheet Portal (TSP) integration

What is Timesheet Portal?

Timesheet Portal (TSP) is an advanced online recruitment platform designed to manage timesheets for temporary and contract workers. It offers flexibility by allowing workers to submit timesheets either through the web or mobile devices. For added convenience, these submissions can be approved online by clients or via email.

By providing a fully branded portal, Timesheet Portal simplifies the processes of time and expense capture. It automates invoice creation and pay runs, enabling faster payments and billing. If you aren't already a Timesheet Portal user, get in touch with them for a demo of their platform by contacting them here!

For more information on the Timesheet Portal integration see this page.


How Timesheet Portal Works with Firefish

The integration between Firefish and Timesheet Portal is powered by the Firefish API. This seamless connection ensures all contract placement data is automatically synced to Timesheet Portal in near real-time. Key aspects include:

  • Automated Updates: Contract placements, roll-ons, terminations, and extensions are updated every 15 minutes over a rolling 7-day period.
  • Read-Only Data Transmission: Data is transmitted as read-only for accuracy and security, making the API method the preferred integration approach.

Once connected, the integration significantly reduces administrative tasks, ensuring data consistency between Firefish and Timesheet Portal.


How to Set Up the Timesheet Portal Integration

Setting up Timesheet Portal in Firefish is straightforward. Follow these steps:

  1. Create Your Timesheet Portal Account: Ensure you have an active account with Timesheet Portal and notify their team that you’ll be integrating with Firefish. This allows them to set up CRM integration for you.
  2. Enable Integration in Firefish:
    • Go to Settings > Integrations > Pay & Bill.
    • Enable Timesheet Portal.
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  3. Enter Credentials in Timesheet Portal:
    • Copy the Client ID and Client Secret provided in Firefish.
    • Paste these credentials into the integration settings within Timesheet Portal.
    • Save your changes to activate the integration.

Once configured, the integration will automatically sync data, ensuring a smooth workflow for managing placements and timesheets.


How to Search for Placements in Firefish

Firefish makes searching for placements easy, especially with placement references. Here’s how:

  1. Navigate to the Jobs Page in Firefish.
  2. Use the Placement Reference Field to search for a specific placement.
  3. The system will return the job related to the entered placement reference.
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This streamlined search functionality saves time and ensures you can quickly locate the information you need.


What Information is Shared with Timesheet Portal?

The following information is transmitted from Firefish to Timesheet Portal through the API:

If you create new candidate details or enable custom fields in Firefish, notify Timesheet Portal so they can map the fields accordingly. Maintaining accurate mapping ensures the integration continues to run smoothly.