Comprehensive Guide to Managing Payroll: Step-by-Step Instructions for Payroll Processing and Adjustments

16 mins read · Updated 01 Oct, 2025

STEP 1: Click on "Payroll" to Access Payroll Features

  • Navigate to the left sidebar menu.
  • Locate and click on the "Payroll" link.
  • This will direct you to the Payroll section where you can manage payroll-related tasks and documents.

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STEP 2: Click on "Payroll" to Access Payroll Features

  • Navigate to the sidebar menu and click on the "Payroll" link.
  • This will direct you to the Payroll features page.
  • Ensure you have the necessary permissions to access payroll functionalities.
  • Look for any highlighted areas or prompts for further actions after accessing the page.

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STEP 3: Click "Use Attendance" to Include Attendance Data

  • Locate the "Use Attendance" checkbox in the Generate Payroll section.
  • Click on the checkbox to enable attendance data for payroll processing.
  • Ensure that the checkbox is marked to include attendance information.
  • Proceed to the next step by selecting the "Month" for payroll generation.

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STEP 4: Select "Month" for Payroll Generation

  • Click on the dropdown menu labeled "Select Month."
  • Choose "May" from the list of options.
  • Ensure that the selection is highlighted to confirm your choice.
  • Proceed to the next step by selecting the "Employee" from the dropdown.

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STEP 5: Select Employee for Payroll Generation

  • Click on the Select Employee dropdown.
  • Choose an employee from the list that appears.
  • Ensure that the selected employee is displayed in the dropdown.
  • Proceed to the next step by selecting the Department.

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STEP 6: Select Department for Payroll Generation

  • Click on the "Department" field highlighted in red.
  • A dropdown will appear; select the appropriate department from the list.
  • Ensure all required fields marked with an asterisk (*) are filled out.
  • Review your selections before proceeding to the next step.

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STEP 7: Click on "Generate" to Create Payroll

  • Ensure all required fields are filled, including "Include Expense Claims" and "Select Employee."
  • Review the payroll details displayed in the table below.
  • Click the Generate button located in the highlighted area to proceed with payroll creation.
  • Confirm the action if prompted to finalize the process.

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STEP 8: Click on "Action Button"

  • Locate the highlighted area on the right side of the table under the "Action" column.
  • Click on the action button (represented by three dots) for the desired employee.
  • This will open a dropdown menu with options for managing payroll details.
  • Ensure you have selected the correct employee before proceeding.

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STEP 9: Click on "Edit" to Modify Payroll Details

  • Locate the "Edit" option in the Action column of the payroll table.
  • Click on the "Edit" link to open the payroll details for the selected employee.
  • Ensure all necessary fields are filled out, especially those marked with an asterisk (*).
  • Review the information before proceeding to the next step.

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STEP 10: Click on "Add" Earnings (If Any)

  • Click the "Add" link to include additional earnings.
  • Ensure all required fields marked with an asterisk (*) are filled out.
  • Review existing earnings before adding new ones.
  • Proceed to the next step to insert the "Earning Type."

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STEP 11: Insert "Earning Type"

  • Click on the input field highlighted in red to enter the earning type.
  • Ensure to fill in any required fields marked with an asterisk (*).
  • Review the existing earnings listed above for context.
  • Proceed to the next step to insert the "Earning Value."

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STEP 12: Insert "Earning Value"

  • Click on the input field for "Special Allowance" to enter the earning value.
  • Ensure to fill in the amount as required.
  • Look for any fields marked with an asterisk (*) to identify mandatory inputs.
  • After entering the value, proceed to the next step by clicking on "Add" Deductions if applicable.

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STEP 13: Click on "Add" to Include Deductions

  • Locate the "Add" link under the Deductions section.
  • Click on the "Add" button to initiate the process of adding deductions.
  • Ensure all required fields marked with an asterisk (*) are filled out in the subsequent form.
  • Review the deductions you wish to include before proceeding to the next step.

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STEP 14: Insert "Deduction Type"

  • Click on the input field for "Deduction Type" highlighted in red.
  • Ensure to enter the appropriate deduction type as required.
  • Review other deduction fields for accuracy.
  • Proceed to the next step to insert the "Deduction Value."

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STEP 15: Insert "Deduction Value"

  • Click on the input field for "Unpaid Days Amount" highlighted in red.
  • Enter the deduction value as required.
  • Ensure all mandatory fields marked with an asterisk (*) are filled.
  • Review the entered value before proceeding to the next step.

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STEP 16: Click on "Save" to Finalize Payroll Entry

  • Ensure all required fields are filled out correctly.
  • Review the entered values for earnings and deductions.
  • Click the Save button located at the bottom right of the form to finalize your payroll entry.
  • Confirm that the system acknowledges your action and displays a success message.

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