Adding a New Pay Group
Adding a new pay group, step by step instruction
- Gather all pertinent information from the current pay group(s) Pay Group screen:
- Pay Group Tab
- Pay Date Options – Day of Week and Holiday Rule
- Run Date, Impound Date and Period End Date Options
- Input Method
- Payroll Type
- Call Out Time
- isolved Time and isolved Payroll boxes
- Print Center
- Check Options Tab
- Check Options (noting that new pay group may have a different bank account)
- Address for Live checks
- Check format options
- Impound Bank Account Tab
- Email Alert and Pro-Rated Pay Type Tab
- Delivery Package
- Pay Group Tab
- Navigate to the Add Pay Group screen (Client Management>Client Utilities>Client>Add Pay Group
- Add all required information including call out time
- Once you have selected a Pay Frequency the Pay and Run options will appear on the right side
- Enter info for pay date, run date, impound date (min 2 days prior to check date), period end date and first check date (click Next)
- Enter bank account for checks, third party checks and check format. Be sure to add the override name if needed and the correct address for live checks (click Next)
- Enter prorated schedule if any (click Next)
- Make sure Impound Bank Accounts are all set up correctly (click Next)
- Add Delivery Package info (click Save)
- Navigate to the Pay Group screen to ensure your new pay group has been added correctly. Check all tabs for accuracy.
- Navigate to the Payroll Run Schedule screen (Client Management>Client Maintenance>Payroll Run Schedule)
- Select the correct Pay Group from the drop down menu
- Check the schedule for accuracy including period begin and end dates, pay dates, new quarter, last of quarter, new year and last of year marks
- Extend Schedule (as needed)
- NOTE for manually build schedules, extend the schedule for 3 years
- Update annually so there is always 3 years populated in the schedule
- Move any EE’s or add new employees to the new pay group
- Employee Management>Employee Pay>Salary
- Add New
- Enter information as it was previously entered but change to the new pay group (click Save)
- Add New retains historical data (compared to Edit)
- Review Billing
- Pay Group billing may be required
- Employee Management>Employee Pay>Salary
- NOTE for manually build schedules, extend the schedule for 3 years