View and download payroll difference report

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Payroll difference refers to the variance between two payroll periods, typically the current pay period and the previous pay period. This difference can be due to various reasons such as changes in employee salary or hourly rates, hours worked, deductions, benefits, and other payroll-related transactions.

The Payroll Differences page in the greytHR Admin portal allows you to view and download the payroll difference report for the selected months. You can download the report in multiple formats. The page provides the drag and drop option to set the order of components as per your requirements.

To view the Payroll Differences page, from the greytHR Admin portal, hover over the 9 dots and go to Payroll > Verify > Payroll Differences.

View and download the payroll difference report

To view and download the payroll difference report, from the greytHR Admin portal, hover over the 9 dots and go to Payroll > Verify > Payroll Differences.

1. On the Payroll Differences page, from the Payroll Group dropdown list, select the required component.

2. From the dropdown list available next to the Options button, select Item Wise Report/Employee Wise Report/Consolidated Report as per your requirements.

3. Click Options. A pop-up appears.

4. From the Payroll 1 and Payroll 2 dropdown list, select the required months.

5. Click Process. The list appears as per the report type selected. You can view the salary difference for the selected months.

6. Click Item Wise Report/Employee Wise Report/Consolidated Report to download the salary difference report as per your requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is a Payroll Difference Report?

A Payroll Difference Report shows the variance between two payroll periods, usually the current and previous pay periods. Differences can occur due to:

• Changes in employee salary or hourly rates

• Hours worked

• Deductions and benefits

• Other payroll-related transactions

How do I view the payroll difference report?

To view the payroll difference report, from the greytHR Admin portal, hover over the 9 dots and go to Payroll > Verify > Payroll Differences.

1. On the Payroll Differences page, select the required Payroll Group from the dropdown.

2. Choose the report type from the dropdown next to the Options button:

   • Item Wise Report

   • Employee Wise Report

   • Consolidated Report

3. Click Options.

4. Select the months for Payroll 1 and Payroll 2.

5. Click Process to view the differences for the selected months.

How can I download the payroll difference report?

To download the payroll difference report, from the greytHR Admin portal, hover over the 9 dots and go to Payroll > Verify > Payroll Differences.

1. On the Payroll Differences page, from the Payroll Group dropdown list, select the required component.

2. From the dropdown list available next to the Options button, select Item Wise Report/Employee Wise Report/Consolidated Report as per your requirements.

3. Click Options. A pop-up appears.

4. From the Payroll 1 and Payroll 2 dropdown list, select the required months.

5. Click Process. The list appears as per the report type selected. You can view the salary difference for the selected months.

6. Click Item Wise Report/Employee Wise Report/Consolidated Report to download the salary difference report as per your requirements.

Can I customize the order of components in the report?

Yes, the Payroll Differences page allows you to drag and drop components to set the order as per your requirements before downloading.

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