Prerequisites: 

  • Ensure that GH is integrated to the correct Xero account 
  • Ensure that leave items in Xero are mapped in Guardhouse
  • Ensure that employees are mapped in Guardhouse 


  • Ensure that a leave type is assigned to the staff in Xero
  • Ensure that pay templates and leaves are applied to the staff on Xero



Steps in Pushing Leaves from Guardhouse to Xero

  • Approve the leave in Guardhouse / create a leave in Timesheets


  • Approve the leave/leaves in Timesheets. Ensure that the hours are correct. 
  • Go to Paysheets. Choose the correct Pay Cycle and Cycle Start Date. Go to the employee and ensure that all the details are correct. 
  • Tick the box on the left side of the employee's name and hit Transfer Data at the bottom left of the GH page. A report will be generated that will show you if the transfer was successful. 
  • In Xero, go to Payroll > Timesheets to see the timehseets that have been transferred from Guardhouse. Open the timesheets and approve. 
  • Go to Pay Employees > Add Pay Run to check the pay and leave details. 
  • Go Employees > Leave to show leave balances. 


Reach out to the GH Support Team or your Success Manager for further discussion. 




Related Articles: 

Xero Set Up

Mapping Items in Xero and Guardhouse