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