Introduction

This training program is designed by Global Horizon Training Center to equip payroll professionals, HR staff, and finance team members with the essential skills required to manage payroll processes accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory standards. Covering preparation, analysis, and management, this program ensures participants gain both practical knowledge and strategic insights into end-to-end payroll operations, including reporting, compliance, reconciliation, and handling complex payroll scenarios.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the complete payroll cycle from preparation to reporting

• Accurately calculate gross and net salaries, including deductions and benefits

• Analyze payroll data for audits and reporting purposes

• Implement effective payroll controls and ensure compliance with labor laws and tax regulations

• Manage payroll challenges such as back pay, overtime, adjustments, and multi-country payroll

• Coordinate effectively between HR and finance departments

Course Methodology

• Instructor-led interactive presentations

• Real-world case studies and calculations

• Practical exercises and simulation of payroll cycles

• Group discussions and best practices sharing

• Tools and templates for payroll reporting

Organizational Impact

• Increased accuracy and compliance in payroll processing

• Reduced risk of penalties through proper tax and labor law adherence

• Improved collaboration between finance, HR, and payroll units

• Stronger internal payroll controls and transparency

• Enhanced employee satisfaction through accurate and timely payments

Target Audience

• Payroll officers and specialists

• HR and Finance professionals responsible for salary processing

• Accountants involved in payroll accounting

• Compensation and benefits analysts

• Professionals aiming to enhance their payroll knowledge

• Professionals with 1 to 5 years of experience in payroll or related fields

Outlines

Day 1:

Fundamentals of Payroll Management

• Overview of payroll functions and responsibilities

• Key legal and compliance considerations

• Components of a payroll system

• Understanding payroll documentation and employee records

• Payroll calendar and pay cycles

Day 2:

Payroll Preparation & Salary Calculations

• Calculating gross pay: basic salary, overtime, commissions, and allowances

• Statutory and voluntary deductions (taxes, social security, benefits)

• Leave, sick pay, and holiday calculations

• Handling new hires, terminations, and severance

Day 3:

Payroll Accounting and Analysis

• Recording payroll in accounting systems

• Payroll reconciliation and journal entries

• Analyzing payroll data and trends

• Payroll reporting for audits and internal reviews

• Preparing payroll reports for finance and HR

Day 4:

Compliance, Controls & Technology Integration

• Ensuring compliance with tax laws and labor regulations

• Setting up internal controls for payroll accuracy

• Payroll system setup and integration with HRMS/ERP

• Data privacy and handling sensitive payroll information

• Case study: Payroll error identification and correction

Day 5:

Strategic Payroll Management and Problem-Solving

• Managing payroll for international or remote teams

• Handling retroactive pay, adjustments, and bonuses

• Aligning payroll with organizational policies and employee satisfaction

• Payroll audits: readiness and documentation

• Group exercise: End-to-end payroll cycle simulation