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Create and process an off-cycle payroll

Step by step outline on creating and submitting a off-cycle pay run

Written by Heather
Updated this week

You may need to run an off-cycle for missed hours or earnings, an urgent termination or one-time bonus run.

All options can be handled with an off-cycle: you can build it off a previous payroll (for missed hours/earnings) or current cycle to expedite a termination or create bonus pay. The system considers the total earnings of the source payroll and off-cycle and adjust statutory deductions as needed.

Start the off-cycle payroll:

  • Go to the Payroll section

  • If running an off-cycle in advance of the regular payroll, click on the three black dots beside the current payroll

  • If running an off-cycle to correct a previously run payroll, go to Previous and click on the three black dots beside the desired paid payroll

  • Click Create off-cycle payroll

  • Choose desired pay date and include any notes, if desired

Select employees and enter payment details:

  • Choose one or more employees (and/or contractors) to include

  • Using the three dots to right of the employee name, select earning type to include in payroll

  • Enter amount and Save

  • If regular hours are not visible, you may need to create as a Preset first , then select under Add Additional Earnings → Regular

Choose the payment method:

  • Automatic – Payment will be sent through the payroll system

    • Including net pay and statutory deductions

  • Manual – You will handle the net payment separately

    • System will still remit statutory deductions

Review and approve:

  • Review all payroll calculations:

    • Gross pay

    • Taxes and deductions

    • Net pay

  • Click Approve payroll to finalize

Manual payments:

If you choose Manual as the payment method:

  • The system will still calculate and remit applicable taxes and benefits

  • You are responsible for issuing payment manually (e.g. direct deposit, cheque, or e-transfer)

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