Welcome to The Payroll Cycle, the second course in ADP's Entry-level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate program. This course explores the end-to-end payroll processing cycle, from data collection to net pay. Students will gain insights into the step-by-step process, including time tracking methods, leave management, new hire onboarding tasks, and potential bottlenecks.
This is an entry-level course intended for beginner learners interested in learning the fundamentals of payroll, those pursing an entry-level Payroll Specialist role, and more experienced professionals looking to shift their career to purposefully focus on the area of a Payroll Specialist.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction to the Payroll Cycle
- This module will introduce you to a typical payroll cycle, describe the variety of challenges faced by a payroll department, and explore the 3rd-party resources available to assist in payroll processing.
- Payroll Cycle Variables
- This module concerns occurrences that may occur infrequently but must be addressed correctly when encountered.
- Managing Payroll Data
- In this module, you will learn how to audit your payroll process and learn ways to spot critical discrepancies.
Taught by
ADP Learning Academy