Step-by-Step Guide to Generating Payroll: Complete Instructions for Selecting Year, Salary Cycle, and Employees

10 mins read · Updated 29 Sep, 2025

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

  • Navigate to the left sidebar of the dashboard.
  • Click on the "Payroll" link to open the Payroll section.
  • Ensure you are on the correct page by checking the highlighted area for relevant payroll information.
  • Proceed to the next step by clicking on "Select Year" for further actions.

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STEP 2: Click on "Select Year"

  • Navigate to the "Select Year" dropdown in the Payroll dashboard.
  • Click on the dropdown to view available years.
  • Choose the desired year from the list.
  • Ensure all required fields marked with '*' are filled before proceeding.
  • After selection, continue to the next step by clicking on "Salary Cycle".

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STEP 3: Click on "Salary Cycle" to Set Payroll Frequency

  • Navigate to the "Salary Cycle" section in the form.
  • Click on the "Salary Cycle" option to select the desired frequency (e.g., Monthly).
  • Ensure all required fields marked with '*' are filled out.
  • Proceed to the next step by clicking on "Select Month" after setting the salary cycle.

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STEP 4: Click on "Select Month" to Choose Payroll Month

  • Click on the "Select Month" dropdown.
  • Choose the desired month from the list (e.g., January).
  • Ensure to check any required fields marked with an asterisk (*).
  • Proceed to the next step by checking "Include Expense Claims".

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STEP 5: Click "Include Expense Claims" to Include in Payroll

  • Navigate to the "Generate Payroll" section.
  • Locate the checkbox labeled Include Expense Claims.
  • Click on the checkbox to select it.
  • Ensure that the selection is reflected visually (checkmark appears).
  • Proceed to the next step by checking "Add timelogs to salary".

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STEP 6: Click "Add timelogs to salary"

  • Locate the checkbox labeled "Add timelogs to salary."
  • Click on the checkbox to enable it.
  • Ensure that the checkbox is marked, indicating that timelogs will be included in the salary calculation.
  • Proceed to the next step by checking "Use Attendance" if needed.

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STEP 7: Click "Use Attendance"

  • Navigate to the "Generate Payroll" section.
  • Locate the "Use Attendance" checkbox highlighted in red.
  • Click on the checkbox to enable attendance tracking for payroll.
  • Ensure other required fields are filled out before proceeding to the next step.

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STEP 8: Select "Department"

  • Click on the "Department" field highlighted in red.
  • A dropdown will appear; select the appropriate department from the list.
  • Ensure that the selection is made before proceeding to the next step.
  • After selecting, you can continue by clicking on "Select Employee."

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STEP 9: Click on "Select Employee"

  • Navigate to the "Select Employee" dropdown in the highlighted area.
  • Click on the dropdown to view available employee options.
  • Choose an employee from the list to proceed.
  • Ensure that the selection is made before moving to the next step.

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STEP 10: Click on "Generate" Button

  • Ensure all required fields are filled, including "Include Expense Claims" and "Select Employee."
  • Locate the highlighted area with the "Generate" button.
  • Click on the "Generate" button to proceed with payroll generation.
  • Review any confirmation messages or results displayed after clicking.

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