Trigger: A scheduled pay period concludes or a variable compensation event is approved for distribution.
- Aggregate time, attendance, and employee status data
- Calculate gross pay including base wages, overtime, and bonuses
- Apply tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and garnishments
- Audit the payroll register to resolve anomalies
- Disburse funds via direct deposit or alternative payment methods
- Distribute pay statements and post entries to the general ledger
Outcome: Employees receive accurate compensation and bonuses, and all payroll transactions are fully reconciled and posted to the general ledger.
Measured by
Payroll Error RateCost Per Payroll TransactionOn-Time Payment RatePayroll Processing Cycle Time