How to Run Payroll in FreePayroll

Running payroll in FreePayroll is straightforward. Follow these steps to process your payroll efficiently:

Step 1: Start Your Pay Run

• Navigate to the main page of FreePayroll.
• Locate the current pay runs section.
• Click on the Run Payroll button for the pay run you wish to process.

Step 2: Process Salaried Employees

• The first step in the payroll process is for salaried employees.
• If you do not have salaried employees, click Next on the top right of your screen to proceed to the next step.
• Click on any employee's name to view a detailed payment breakdown.
• A detailed payment window will slide in from the left, showing key payments and deductions.
• To preview a payslip, click on the three dots next to an employee's name and select the preview option.

Step 3: Input Hours for Hourly Employees

• This step is necessary if you have hourly employees.
• Enter the hours worked for each hourly employee.
• If there are no hourly employees, you can skip this step by clicking Next.

Step 4: Review and Adjust Entries for Hourly Employees

• Review the information entered in the previous step.
• Make any necessary adjustments to the hours before finalizing.
• Click on any employee's name to view a detailed payment breakdown.
• A detailed payment window will slide in from the left, showing key payments and deductions.
• To preview a payslip, click on the three dots next to an employee's name and select the preview option.
• Click Next to move to the review step.

Step 5: Review Payroll

• This is the final step where you can review all entries before confirmation.

Finalising Payroll

• Once you have reviewed all the information and it is correct, click on the Submit button to finalise payroll.
• You will receive a confirmation that the payroll has been processed successfully.

Important Considerations

• You can leave the "run payroll" process, by clicking on the Home Icon at any time. Everything is saved automatically.
• You can click the "run payroll" button as many times as you want.

Updated on: 14/06/2024