Payroll Management and HR Best Practices

Day 1: Payroll Fundamentals and Compliance

• Introduction to payroll management

• Overview of payroll systems and processes

• Legal and regulatory requirements for payroll (local and international)

• Understanding employee classifications and their payroll implications

• Key payroll documents and records

Day 2: Payroll Processing and Reporting

• Payroll calculation methods and tools

• Processing payroll for different employee categories (full-time, part-time, contractors)

• Tax deductions, benefits, and allowances

• Payroll reporting requirements (government filings, employee statements)

• Managing payroll timelines and schedules

Day 3: Payroll Integration with HR Systems

• Role of HR in payroll management

• HR information systems (HRIS) and payroll integration

• Automating payroll processes with HR software

• Managing employee data: from onboarding to offboarding

• Timekeeping, attendance, and leave management systems

Day 4: Risk Management and Payroll Audits

• Identifying payroll risks (fraud, errors, non-compliance)

• Conducting internal payroll audits

• Payroll controls and best practices for fraud prevention

• Addressing payroll discrepancies and disputes

• Legal implications of payroll errors

Day 5: Strategic Payroll Management

• Linking payroll to broader HR strategies (employee engagement, compensation policies)

• Payroll analytics: using data to inform HR decisions

• Cost management and budgeting for payroll

• Best practices in compensation and benefits management

• Continuous improvement in payroll processes