Human Resources: Payroll
34mIntermediate2022-12-08
Authors

Gabriella Parente
HR and Organizational Development Professional
Course details
Payroll is a core function in human resources departments everywhere. Complex tax and labor laws can make it seem daunting, but with the right tools and techniques, your payroll can function like a well-oiled machine. Join HR consultant and instructor Gabriella Parente-Neubert as she shows you how to set up and administer payroll, covering some of the most common topics, from fundamental entitlements all the way to employer compliance.
Get tips on classifying workers, understanding exempt versus nonexempt employees, retaining records for future access, and picking a payroll system. Gabriella reviews the details of sick leave, vacation time, maternity and paternity leave, jury duty, the role of benefits in compensation, and how to process final wages in the event of termination. Using her guidance, you'll be able to build a successful payroll system that ensures your employees are paid equitably, correctly, and punctually every time.
Get tips on classifying workers, understanding exempt versus nonexempt employees, retaining records for future access, and picking a payroll system. Gabriella reviews the details of sick leave, vacation time, maternity and paternity leave, jury duty, the role of benefits in compensation, and how to process final wages in the event of termination. Using her guidance, you'll be able to build a successful payroll system that ensures your employees are paid equitably, correctly, and punctually every time.
Skills covered
Compensation and BenefitsHuman ResourcesDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Understanding payroll
1. Setting Up the Payroll Function for Success
- 02 - HR's role in payroll
- 03 - Legal issues governing payroll
- 04 - Deciding on a payroll system
2. Payroll Fundamentals
- 05 - How do you classify workers
- 06 - Exempt or non-exempt employees
- 07 - Garnishments and payroll taxes
- 08 - Bonus and commissions
3. Payroll Compliance
- 09 - Sick and vacation time
- 10 - Employee benefits and fringe benefits
- 11 - Maternity and paternity leave
- 12 - Holiday pay
- 13 - Pay equity
- 14 - Jury duty
- 15 - Termination of employment and final checks
Conclusion
- 16 - Next steps