Payroll starts with approved employee and attendance data
A payroll system should connect employee records, contract terms, attendance or approved inputs, allowances, deductions and payment status without allowing silent changes after approval.
Questions to check
- Who can change salary components?
- How are attendance and leave inputs approved?
- Can payroll be reviewed before posting?
- How are advances and deductions handled?
- Can payroll post to finance by department or cost center?