Prepare project timer setup for new hires

When a new employee is hired in Personio, automatically create a default internal project or time entry template in Harvest for their onboarding.

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How Knit builds this workflow

The Agent researches both APIs and wires the trigger on one side to the action on the other — no pre-built connector required. Here is the vocabulary it has to work with.

Harvest Explore Harvest →

Triggers

New client added

Fires when a new client is added in Harvest.

New project created

Fires when a new project is created in Harvest.

New time entry logged

Fires when a new time entry is logged in Harvest.

Timer started

Fires when a timer is started in Harvest.

Actions

Create client

Creates a new client in Harvest.

Create project

Creates a new project in Harvest.

Create time entry

Logs a new time entry in Harvest.

Start timer

Starts a timer in Harvest.

Personio Explore Personio →

Triggers

New employee hired

Fires when a new employee is added in Personio.

Employee profile updated

Fires when a field on an employee's profile changes in Personio.

Employee terminated

Fires when an employee is offboarded in Personio.

Time-off request submitted

Fires when an employee requests time off in Personio.

Actions

Create employee record

Creates a new employee record in Personio.

Update employee record

Updates a field on an employee's record in Personio.

Sync employee status

Syncs an employee's active/terminated status in Personio.

Approve or deny time off

Approves or denies a time-off request in Personio.

Log approved leave in time tracking When a time-off request is submitted in Personio, automatically create a corresponding time entry in Harvest to reflect scheduled leave accurately. See details

Update workforce status from active timers When a timer is started in Harvest, automatically update the employee profile or status in Personio to show real-time work status. See details

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FAQ

Common questions

Can Knit build “Prepare project timer setup for new hires” between Harvest and Personio?

Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Harvest and Personio's public API docs (or your own uploaded docs) and builds a working workflow, whether or not either app already has a pre-built connector.

How long does it take to build?

Minutes to a first working version, not weeks — you test it against real data before it goes anywhere near production.

How does connecting Harvest and Personio help manage employee leave?

When an employee submits a time-off request in Personio, your system can automatically adjust timers or create corresponding non-billable time entries in Harvest.

Can time entries in Harvest update HR records?

Yes, logging time entries or project milestones in Harvest can help sync employee status and history directly in Personio.