8.2.2 Complete Remuneration Terms During Onboarding
When adding a payroll employee, the remuneration step contains the payroll fields that most directly control gross pay:
Field label in the portalWhy payroll needs it Pay Cycle *Places the employee into the correct payroll period schedule. Compensation Type *Determines whether payroll reads hourly time, fixed cycle salary, or commission-based treatment. Hourly Rate * or Base Pay Amount Per Pay Cycle *Supplies the employee's core earning amount. Hours per Week *Supports rate interpretation, schedule expectations, and time-based validation. Engagement Type *Supports HR classification and downstream policy treatment. Employment Status *Helps determine whether the employee should remain payroll-eligible. Disability Status *Supports country-specific tax treatment where applicable. Effective Date * and Duration *Controls contract timing. Salary DisbursementDefines EFT, Cheque, or Cash payment method. Enable Payroll ProcessingMust be turned on for payroll inclusion.