How to import pay items to a payroll
Importing Pay Items to a Payroll is easy.
- From the home page, click on "Run Payroll"
- You will be redirected to the Active Payrolls page, where you should select the pay schedule to which the pay items will be added and click on "Run Payroll"
- Once inside the payroll page, go to "Import/Export" **and select the option "Import Pay Item"**
- A modal will open, where you will need to upload the Pay Item. Download the template, fill it in with the required information — the employee ID, the Pay Item name, and the amount — and then upload it.
Note: You can download the CSV template by clicking on Click here to download the CSV template right above the dropdown menu. If you prefer to use your own file, you will need to match your columns to our columns (This is done directly on screen).
- From there, you can run your payroll as usual.
Required Fields
Field | Description | Required | Data Type | Acceptable Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Payroll ID | The payroll id for the employee that will receive the pay item | Yes | Text | Any text value (e.g., Mr., Ms., Dr.) |
Item Name | The name of the desired pay item. It must match the exact name. | Yes | Text | Any text value |
including whole numbers or decimals (e.g., 100, 150.75). |
Updated on: 09/12/2025
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