In theory, managing your company payroll shouldn’t be that hard. Consider strengthening your payroll approach with these tips. . 1. Using overpriced payroll services – According to Jeremy Marsan, business analyst at  Fit Small Business.  “ Most small businesses will be better off avoiding old school payroll services that are overpriced and cater to larger businesses. MORE

The concept of escheatment and abandoned property doesn’t naturally come to mind when dealing with payroll operations.  By definition, though, payroll can have unclaimed and abandoned property. . What it means for Payroll: With the advent of paycards and the long-term use of direct deposit, payroll unclaimed wages are a relatively small problem for many employers.  MORE

Samantha has several years of experience in the payroll and benefits administration space. Written by: Samantha Colby. Like many of you, I’ve spent the last few days at the office following up on connections made while attending the 18th annual HR Technology Conference and Exposition. This year’s conference had over 4,000 attendees and upwards of 340 vendors present in the expo hall. MORE

Whether it is core HR, payroll, benefits, talent management or something else, you know you need your stakeholders on board with the change along with your colleagues, bosses, etc. This past July marked 55 years since the release of “To Kill a Mockingbird”. This quote in particular says a lot, and by taking a closer look at it, we can learn a lot professionally. The simple answer is no. MORE

About Michael Connolly: Michael Connolly is responsible for the implementation of Ultimate Software’s UltiPro Core and Payroll. Written by: Michael Connolly. The most important part of implementing an HR system is pre-planning, which also includes documentation. First, it is important to ensure you have executive buy-in. Seems like common sense, right? MORE

Did you know that September 7-11, 2015 is National Payroll Week? Established by the American Payroll Association in 1996, National Payroll Week is dedicated to celebrating wage earners and the payroll professionals who ensure they are paid properly. Workforce Management APA PayrollAnd with 150 million earners in the U.S., that’s no small achievement. MORE

Samantha has several years of experience in the payroll and benefits administration space. Written by: Samantha Colby. When you hear the word social, what comes to your mind? For some it is the character trait that conjures up an image of a person who may be a social butterfly. Naturally, the first definition of social that comes to my mind is social media. That is where HRchitect comes in. MORE

We’ve spoken previously about green initiatives in a payroll environment. The easiest way to promote green payroll is to eliminate paper wherever we can, and we can start with paper checks! simple authorization form puts your employees on the way to paperless payroll. Q : Speaking of paperless…. She also serves as Director of Payroll Compliance for FingerCheck. Merle M. MORE

Happy National Payroll Week! National Payroll Week celebrates America’s 150 million wage earners and the payroll professionals who pay them. Through the payroll withholding system, we contribute, collect, report and deposit approximately $2.2 To recognize National Payroll Week, a few of our favorite industry thought leaders shared why they feel payroll is so important. MORE

With an increased focus on equity in pay across genders as well as a need to ensure the organization is not (even inadvertently) discriminating, more and more organizations are beginning to consider greater payroll transparency. Pros of Payroll Transparency. Cons of Payroll Transparency. The post Pros and Cons of Payroll Transparency appeared first on HR Daily Advisor. MORE

Using SOLE Visa Payroll Cards , issued by our partner SOLE Paycard , employees can get paid immediately on payday, receive cash back, and make everyday purchases, all for free. Within the Payroll Menu of each employee, under “ Direct Deposit ,” you can independently enter each card’s details. FingerCheck360 is now offering paycards as a payment option for employees! MORE

Payroll service outsourcing is nothing new regardless of whether you look at large employers, or organizations that fall within the small- to medium-sized business (SMB) space. Want to identify the warning signs that suggest your clients may seek payroll services elsewhere? HR Solutions Workforce Management HR tech HR trends paperless HR payroll payroll provider reseller MORE

How much time a week do your administrators spend trying to reconcile employees’ time, reviewing reports from different systems and verifying that payroll is correct for processing? Written by: Erica Niesse. Now that you’ve made your personal resolutions for this year, it is time for your company to make Workforce Management technology resolutions. How many people are within this group? MORE

We sat down and spoke with our Payroll Compliance Director, Merle Capello CPP, who highlighted the following risky practices to refrain from: 1. Assuming that because you use a payroll software, you don’t have to check your totals. . Designating all payroll authority to one person. . Writing off an outstanding payroll check. . Merle M. Capello CPP . MORE

Everyone finds it challenging to keep up with the ever-changing payroll laws. We’ve got five tips that will help you stay compliant and get payroll right every time.  . Similarly, according to research by Fundera, a third of businesses are penalized for payroll compliance mistakes. Once these new changes go into effect payroll will be processed differently. Don’t stress? MORE

Everyone loves getting paid, which is just one of the reasons why we at Ceridian are excited to celebrate National Payroll Week (September 5-9). In case you haven’t heard of NPW before, this celebration led by the American Payroll Association kicks off each year on Labor Day, and gives companies the ideal opportunity to thank their payroll department for their amazing efforts to help ensure that paychecks are accurate and on time. Employers have a lot to thank their payroll professionals for. Give payroll pros the recognition they deserve. MORE

HR professionals require that their system integrate with background check providers, benefits administration, payroll, time and attendance, and much more. Written by: May Huffer. At some point in time, many of you, if not all of you, have had to deal  with integrating one HR system with another. Data Analytics : Let’s face it, running reports are only as useful as the data within them. MORE

Documenting these processes will require synergy between the subject matter experts from your whole organization, including your HR, Payroll and Operation teams. Using the example of a time and attendance system, this would include processes regarding timekeeping, payroll processing, current systems of record, approval workflow, and time off request workflows. Needs Assessment. MORE

But there’s one area where startups definitely don’t want to break the rules: payroll and HR. Startups that don’t comply with payroll and HR laws can face serious legal and financial consequences. With that in mind, we've put together this list of the five biggest startup payroll and HR mistakes to avoid. HR Payroll Business TipsStartups are natural rule breakers. You’ve got to ruffle a few feathers and disrupt the status quo if you want to build the next Facebook. Some penalties are even severe enough to (almost) drive them out of business. MORE

For example, create an End of Period processing cheat sheet for Payroll Admins to use when processing payroll. What steps should they make before finalizing payroll (approve timesheets, review exceptions)? What steps need to occur in the system to process payroll (lock timesheets, export payroll)? Written by: Erica Niesse. Success! Customize Training Material. MORE

For instance, just how time-consuming dealing with payroll is. Payroll is one of the less favorable aspects of business management, but it’s one that is necessary. You may have innocently been under the impression that payroll is as simple as doing a little math to ensure you pay your employees accurately. She also serves as Director of Payroll Compliance for FingerCheck. MORE

Samantha has several years of experience in the payroll and benefits administration space. How to Work Smarter, Not Harder During Your Software Selection Process. Written by: Samantha Colby. You’re new to a position/company, and in your assessment of your organization’s HR landscape, you realize that you have some outdated technology. You need to make your technology work better.  MORE

Benoit Gruber, VP, global product marketing at Sage, shares five unexpected places to look when examining your payroll data. Payroll is a vital source of data in your business and has the potential to have an immediate financial benefit. Businesses are required by law to keep live payroll information, so there is no chance of your making decisions based on old news. MORE

As the leader in HCM Systems strategic consulting, we offer end-to-end HR technology consulting services focused around strategic planning, evaluation and selection, change management, implementation, project management and ongoing support of HCM systems of all types including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning Management, Workforce Management, Benefits, Core HR/Payroll, and more. MORE

Time and attendance reports can help payroll managers reconcile the amount of payroll taxes withheld and owed. With an advanced time and attendance system, you can create Excel spreadsheets or PDF reports that seamlessly integrate into your payroll systems. Managing payroll taxes is a serious subject and we like to simplify things when we can. It’s that simple. MORE

Samantha has several years of experience in the payroll and benefits administration space. Look beyond the giveaways and trinkets to opportunities for vendor education, thought leadership and efficiency in the buying process. Written by: Samantha Colby. know what you are thinking – the Vendor Hall is the area within the conference venue that I’ll visit for receptions (hello, free cocktails and hors d’oeuvres!), walk through to grab the coolest tchotchkes I see, and enter to win prizes. Don’t say yes if you know that you aren’t going to answer any of their phone calls or e-mails. MORE

You have that same opportunity using time and attendance software with payroll. Without fail, the payroll manager has to first find the employee(s) to correct missing information –– before they can even submit payroll. cloud based time and attendance software solution integrates with most major types of payroll software. We took a commuter bus the other day. Guess what? MORE

Some of his experience is in implementing Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll and Time & Attendance systems. Written by: Eric Frokjer. With today’s technology, the possibilities in user interface (UI) design are virtually limitless. We have High Definition on our laptops, tablets and phone, and manufacturers continue to add quicker processors. Avoid being too wordy or too long. MORE

Payroll Tables setup. Payroll Processes. Some of his experience is in implementing Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll and Time & Attendance systems. Tech Trends Benefits processes consulting firm data Erik Frokjer HCM HR processes HRchitect HRIS Implementation Payroll processes reporting security SME Subject Matter Experts Time and Attendance workflowHR Tables setup. MORE

The post A Day in the Life of Payroll Professional appeared first on Ramco Blog. Ramco HCM Suite Management payroll payroll process payroll security payroll software time sheets MORE

Take this time to look at defining your pay rules.  We all know that every payroll department is doing some things manually or outside the system that they would love to automate.  About Russ Belue : Russ Belue is an Implementation Consultant at HRchitect with over 17 years of experience in Human Resources, Payroll Administration, Benefits Administration, Systems Conversion, and HRIS. Written by: Russ Belue. Human Capital Management (HCM) systems are critical for an organization to be able to manage employee data, and many organizations opt to use multiple integrated systems. MORE

Many companies are still using a very archaic system to handle payroll, scheduling, and employee’s absences. Managers can approve payroll for processing. By Erica (Thorn) Niesse. Last weekend I was explaining to my 16 year old niece what a pager (beeper) was, and how people had to rush to a landline or pay phone to call someone back once a “page” was received. MORE

Administrators can spend hours if not days trying to reconcile employees’ time and verifying that payroll is accurate. Managers can review their employees’ time quickly and easily by viewing timesheets, reviewing custom reports on encompassing timesheet data, reviewing exceptions (some listed below), and processing payroll with just a few quick clicks. Written by: Erica Niesse. MORE

It can be a nightmare for any organization going through an implementation of a new HRIS and payroll system; however, with some preparation and analysis, this process can become a bit easier. If you are implementing a new payroll system, you will want to make sure you are also mapping your earning and deduction codes from your legacy system to the new system. Here are a few tips. MORE

Payroll. Tech Trends Apps benefits Mobile Applications mobile HR payroll PTO retirement planning Scheduling time off requests workforce managementWritten by: Chris Henien. Companies often asking themselves, “What more can we do for our employees?” Timesheets. Benefits. Work Scheduling. Workforce planning and allocation is an ever increasing requirement in the workplace. MORE

Her areas of expertise in the HCM market include HRIS, Payroll, Workforce Management, Benefits and Analytics. Written by: Cheryl Tyson. As a member of the leading Human Capital Management (HCM) consulting firm, HRchitect, I find the field of consulting to be a fascinating one.  Our clients see us as experts and as professionals who can efficiently and objectively assist them.  MORE

Our new series, The Experts Guide, covers trends surrounding the human resources and payroll industry. One of the hot topics in the payroll industry right now is if outsourcing payroll operations is right for businesses. Preparing payroll can be tedious, time-consuming, and prone to human error, yet it’s an integral function for every business. Relief from tax penalties. MORE

With this being National Payroll Week, we wanted to take a closer look at a hot-button issue for payroll professionals across America. If you’re a payroll professional, you probably know Pennsylvania has one of the most complex local tax structures throughout the country—as in, one simple employee change, such as a new address, will likely require some manual effort. MORE

Payroll-Based Journal ( PBJ ) is a result of one of those new employer mandates, and it specifically affects nursing homes and long-term care facilities (including skilled nursing facilities). CMS has created a free system for facilities to use to submit this information: Payroll-Based Journal. This will include full-time staff as well as agency and contract staff. Census data. MORE

Payroll is often one of the most complex and time-consuming processes within a workplace. Sleep better knowing your payroll accuracy is no longer an issue with: Accurate labor and wage reporting. Automatic federal and state payroll tax deduction. payroll business intelligence business growthEnforced attendance policies. Secured time punches. MORE