Payroll Overview
Understanding your payslip, earnings, deductions, and payroll schedule.
Payroll Overview
Understanding your payslip, earnings, deductions, and payroll schedule.
Quick Access
| Role | Navigation | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Employee | HR → My Payroll | /hr/my-payslip |
| Employee | HR → Annual Payroll | /hr/my-annual-payrolls |
| HR Admin | HR → Payrolls | /hr/payrolls |
| HR Admin | HR → Annual Payrolls | /hr/annual-payrolls |
For Employees
Viewing Your Payslip
- Go to HR → My Payroll (
/hr/my-payslip) - Select the pay period (month/week)
- View your payslip details
[Screenshot: my-payslip]
Note: Payslip visibility may be disabled by organization settings. Contact HR if you cannot access your payslips.
Understanding Your Payslip
Header Section
- Employee name
- Employee ID
- Department (if enabled)
- Designation (if enabled)
- Pay period
Earnings Section
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Basic Salary | Your contracted monthly/hourly wage |
| Allowances | Fixed allowances (transport, meal, etc.) |
| Overtime | Payment for OT hours worked |
| Special Duty | Extra pay for special assignments |
| Bonuses | One-time bonus payments |
| Other Income | Additional earnings |
Deductions Section
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| EPF (Employee) | Employee provident fund contribution |
| SOCSO | Social security contribution |
| EIS | Employment insurance |
| Tax (PCB) | Monthly tax deduction |
| Loan Repayment | Staff loan deductions |
| EWA Repayment | Earned wage advance deductions |
| Penalties | Attendance or other penalties |
| Other Deductions | Miscellaneous deductions |
Summary Section
- Gross Pay (total earnings)
- Total Deductions
- Net Pay (take-home amount)
[Screenshot: payslip-breakdown]
Annual Payroll Summary
View your yearly compensation:
- Go to HR → Annual Payroll (
/hr/my-annual-payrolls) - Select the year
- View:
- Month-by-month breakdown
- Total annual earnings
- Total deductions
- Annual tax summary (EA form data)
[Screenshot: annual-payroll-summary]
Payroll Schedule
Understanding when you get paid:
| Schedule | Description |
|---|---|
| Monthly | Paid once per month (usually end of month) |
| Weekly | Paid every week |
Your pay schedule is set by your organization.
For HR Admin
Payroll Processing
- Go to HR → Payrolls (
/hr/payrolls) - Select the payroll period
- Review payroll list showing:
- All employees for processing
- Calculated amounts
- Status per employee
[Screenshot: payroll-processing]
Processing Steps
- Generate Payroll - Calculate all earnings and deductions
- Review - Check for anomalies or errors
- Adjust - Make manual corrections if needed
- Approve - Finalize the payroll
- Generate Payslips - Create employee payslips
- Process Payment - Initiate bank transfers (if integrated)
Payroll Status
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Draft | Payroll being prepared |
| Processing | Calculations in progress |
| Pending Review | Ready for verification |
| Approved | Finalized and ready for payment |
| Paid | Payment processed |
Payroll Adjustments
To make adjustments:
- Find the employee in the payroll list
- Click to edit
- Add/modify:
- Extra incomes (bonuses)
- Additional deductions
- Manual corrections
- Save changes
Payroll Reports
| Report | Route | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll Export | /hr/payroll-exports |
Bank transfer files |
| Line Item Report | /hr/line-item-report |
Detailed breakdown |
| Annual Payrolls | /hr/annual-payrolls |
Year-end summaries |
Payroll Clearing
For final settlement (termination):
- Go to HR → Payroll Clearing (
/hr/payroll-clearing-processing) - Process final pay including:
- Prorated salary
- Outstanding leave pay
- Final deductions
Payroll Components
Statutory Contributions (Malaysia)
| Component | Employee | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| EPF | Up to 11% | Up to 13% |
| SOCSO | Varies | Varies |
| EIS | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Rates may vary based on salary level and employee category.
Tax Calculation (PCB)
Monthly tax deduction considers:
- Monthly gross salary
- Annual projected income
- Relief claims
- Tax brackets
Employer Contributions
Benefits provided by employer (not shown on payslip but part of total cost):
- Employer EPF contribution
- Employer SOCSO contribution
- Employer EIS contribution
- Other employer-paid benefits
Payslip Display Options
These settings control what appears on payslips:
| Setting | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| PAYSLIP_SHOW_DEPARTMENT | Employee's department |
| PAYSLIP_SHOW_DESIGNATION | Employee's job title |
| PAYSLIP_SHOW_LEAVE | Leave balance/usage |
| PAYSLIP_SHOW_OVERTIME_DETAILS | OT hours breakdown |
| PAYSLIP_SHOW_PAYMENT | Payment method details |
Common Questions
Q: Why is my net pay different from last month?
Check for:
- Overtime variations
- Leave without pay deductions
- New deductions (loans, EWA repayment)
- Tax adjustments
- Bonus or allowance changes
Q: When will I receive my pay?
Contact HR for your organization's pay schedule. Typically:
- Monthly: Last working day or first of next month
- Weekly: Designated day of week
Q: How do I get my EA form?
EA forms are generated annually. Check:
- Annual Payrolls section
- Or contact HR for your annual tax statement
Tips
- Review monthly - Check your payslip each pay period for accuracy
- Save copies - Download or print payslips for your records
- Report issues early - Contact HR immediately if you notice discrepancies