Share with Flexopus: Automatically synchronize absences
The integration between Deel and Flexopus makes it possible to automatically synchronize absence data from Deel with Flexopus – without manual maintenance or detours.
What is Deel synchronization?
The Deel integration is an HRIS (Human Resource Information System) interface that allows Flexopus to read absence data from Deel and transfer it to its own platform. This is a read-only synchronization: Flexopus receives data from Deel but does not make any changes to the original data.
The following information, among others, is synchronized:
- Start and end date of the absence
- Absence status (e.g., approved)
- Type of absence (e.g., vacation, illness) – optionally configurable
- Additional information such as employee ID and approval reference
Absences are mapped using the employees' email addresses.
What is the purpose of the integration?
The integration ensures that absence information from Deel is directly visible in Flexopus – without administrators or employees having to maintain data twice.
Specifically, the connection enables the following scenarios:
- View absence status: Approved absences from Deel appear automatically in the respective person's Flexopus profile. Colleagues can see at a glance who is available today.
- Better plan office attendance: In Flexopus, it is clear who is working in the office, who is working remotely, and who is absent. This facilitates the planning of team days and shared in-office days.
- Automatically release bookings during absences (coming soon): In the future, Flexopus will be able to automatically cancel reservations for absent employees, keeping workstations available for others.
How easy is the integration?
Setting up the Deel integration is straightforward and requires no technical expertise. As an administrator, navigate to the integration settings in Flexopus, select Deel as your HRIS system, and grant the necessary API permissions in Deel. Once the connection is established, Flexopus will automatically begin synchronizing absence data.
A complete step-by-step guide for setup can be found in our Help Center.
What are the benefits of the integration?
- Automatic synchronization: Absences from Deel are transferred to Flexopus without manual effort.
- Up-to-date overview: All employees can see in real time who is available, remote, or absent.
- Fewer errors: Since no duplicate data maintenance is necessary, errors caused by outdated or inconsistent entries are avoided.
- Privacy-friendly configuration: The type of absence (e.g., illness or vacation) can be anonymized if desired – Flexopus will then only show "absent" without transmitting the exact reason.
- Read-only synchronization: Flexopus does not change any data in Deel. Data sovereignty remains entirely with the HR system.
- Seamless integration into existing workflows: The integration fits into the existing IT infrastructure without requiring additional tools or complex configurations.
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Questions and answers
Are sensitive absence reasons like illness transferred to Flexopus?
Not necessarily. Flexopus can be configured to synchronize only the absence status ("absent") without transmitting the specific reason. This allows companies to maintain full control over which information is visible within the platform.
What happens if an absence is changed or deleted in Deel?
Flexopus regularly synchronizes absence data from Deel. Changes—such as an adjustment to the time period or a cancellation—are updated accordingly in Flexopus. The data in Flexopus always reflects the current status from Deel.
Can Flexopus automatically cancel bookings if someone is absent?
This feature is currently in development. In the future, Flexopus will be able to automatically release reservations for absent employees so that the corresponding resources are available to other colleagues.
What permissions are required for the integration?
To set this up, you need administrator rights in Flexopus as well as the ability to grant the corresponding API permissions in Deel. Flexopus only requests the access rights necessary for synchronizing absence data.
Is the Deel integration available to all Flexopus customers?
The HRIS integration module, which includes the Deel connection, is available as a separate module and can be added to any existing Flexopus package upon request. Simply contact us – we are happy to help.