Before opening the run
- Has the attendance period been closed?
- Have all relevant leave and permission requests been approved?
- Have pending advances and deductions been processed?
- Have new hires and terminated employees been updated?
During review
Review exceptions first: unusual lateness, high overtime, unexcused absence without deduction, or employees with no pay despite attendance.
Compare the run total to the previous month and explain large variances. Unexplained differences often mean input or policy errors.
After approval
Keep an approval log showing who reviewed, who approved, and when. This reduces later disputes and eases internal audits.
Send payslips to employees via self-service to reduce manual inquiries after disbursement.