people-ops

Payroll Processing Checklist

Run payroll the same way every month and catch errors before payment.

  1. Collect starters and leavers

    Confirm dates, salaries and final payments.

    ~30 min

  2. Import timesheets and overtime

    Approved by managers before entry.

    ~45 min

  3. Apply changes

    Salary changes, benefits, pensions and deductions.

    ~30 min

  4. Process statutory pay

    Sick, maternity, paternity and holiday.

    ~30 min

  5. Run the pre-payroll report

    Compare against last month and investigate variances.

    ~30 min

  6. Get sign-off

    Named approver before submission.

    ~15 min

  7. Submit and distribute payslips

    File statutory returns and confirm bank payments.

    ~30 min

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