How to Do Payroll in PayMax

Master payroll processing with our comprehensive step-by-step guide. Learn how to calculate salaries, handle taxes, generate payslips, and ensure South African compliance.

1
Prepare Employee Data
2
Calculate Salaries & Deductions
3
Generate Payslips
4
Process Payroll Run
5
Post-Payroll Tasks

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Payroll Processing Steps

Step 115-20 minutes

Prepare Employee Data

Ensure all employee information is up to date

Verify employee personal details
Check employment contracts
Update salary information
Confirm leave balances
Review allowances and deductions
Step 220-30 minutes

Calculate Salaries & Deductions

Process basic salary calculations and statutory deductions

Calculate basic salary
Apply PAYE tax calculations
Calculate UIF contributions
Process statutory leave pay
Apply any bonuses or allowances
Step 315-25 minutes

Generate Payslips

Create and review payslips for all employees

Generate payslip previews
Review calculations for accuracy
Apply company branding
Include statutory information
Prepare for distribution
Step 410-15 minutes

Process Payroll Run

Finalize and execute the payroll run

Final review of all calculations
Process payroll run
Generate payment files
Update employee records
Create payroll reports
Step 520-30 minutes

Post-Payroll Tasks

Complete necessary follow-up activities

Distribute payslips
Process bank transfers
Update accounting systems
File statutory returns
Archive payroll records

Common Payroll Issues & Solutions

Incorrect tax calculations

Verify employee tax codes and use the built-in tax engine

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Missing statutory deductions

Ensure UIF and other statutory requirements are configured

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Payslip generation errors

Check employee data completeness and template configuration

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Leave pay calculations

Verify leave policies and balance calculations

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Ready to Process Payroll?

Now that you understand the payroll process, put your knowledge into practice. Access your PayMax dashboard and start processing payroll with confidence.