Pay Items

Pay items define the payroll elements used in compensation processing. A pay item can represent an earning, deduction, reimbursement, benefit, statutory item, or other payroll value that must be calculated, grouped, disbursed, or posted.

Concepts

FieldMeaning
CategoryThe class of payroll element.
CodeThe payroll item code.
NameThe descriptive name of the item.
Disbursement MethodHow the item is paid or treated during payroll.
Batch ModeHow the item is grouped for payroll processing.
Payroll GroupThe payroll grouping the item belongs to.
Batch With PayIndicates whether the item is processed with regular pay.
Screenshot: Pay Items list view showing Category, Code, Name, Disbursement Method, Batch Mode, Payroll Group, and Batch With Pay

How To Create a Pay Item

  1. Go to HCM -> Setup -> Pay Items.
  2. Click New.
  3. Enter the item Code and Name.
  4. Select the item Category.
  5. Choose the Disbursement Method and Batch Mode.
  6. Assign the item to the appropriate Payroll Group.
  7. Set whether the item should Batch With Pay.
  8. Complete any accounting, currency, relief, or reimbursement settings required for the item.
  9. Save the record and review it before using it in payroll processing.
Screenshot: Pay Item form with payroll processing and accounting fields