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How to Add New Employees to Paiday Payroll

When adding a new employee to the payroll system, you need to complete their profile with essential details such as pay structure, benefits, allowances, and tax information. This ensures the employee is set up correctly for payroll processing.

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Written by Rachel Fisch
Updated over a month ago

Steps to Add a New Employee

  1. Access Employee Setup

    • On the Payroll dashboard, click Settings.

    • Select Employees & Contractors.

    • A window will open with several tabs, starting with Details.

  2. Complete the Details Tab

    • Fill in all required fields marked with an asterisk (*).

    • Click Continue to move through the remaining tabs.

  3. Complete the Remaining Tabs
    For each of the following tabs, enter the required information:

Bank Account

Add the employee’s banking information for payroll deposits.

Pay Rates

Set the employee’s pay structure (hourly or salaried).

Benefits

Assign any eligible benefits to the employee.

Allowances

Add any applicable allowances (e.g., travel, meals).

Tax Profile

Set up tax details, including TD1 forms and deductions.

4. Finalize the Profile
After completing all mandatory fields across each tab, click Continue. The employee profile is now ready for payroll processing.

Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide tax, legal, benefits, financial, or HR advice. Since laws and regulations are subject to change and may differ by location, please consult a legal or HR professional for personalized guidance.

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