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
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.