Payroll Dashboard

The Payroll Dashboard is your central hub for all payroll activities. It gives you a complete overview of payroll metrics, recent activities, quick actions, and important alerts—all in one place.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this guide, you’ll know how to:

  • Access and navigate the payroll dashboard
  • Understand key dashboard widgets
  • Run payroll processes and reports directly from the dashboard
  • Track payroll trends and visualize data
  • Customize widgets and filters to your needs
  • Export or schedule payroll data

Accessing the Payroll Dashboard

Step 1: Open the Dashboard

  • Log into HRMS with your credentials
  • Click Payroll in the main navigation
  • The Payroll Dashboard will open
  • Explore available widgets and shortcuts

Note: What you see may vary based on your role and permissions.

Step 2: Layout Overview

The dashboard is divided into sections:

  • Quick Stats – Key payroll metrics
  • Recent Activity – Latest payroll changes
  • Notifications – Alerts and deadlines
  • Quick Actions – Common payroll tasks
  • Charts & Graphs – Payroll trends and analytics

Dashboard Widgets

Quick Stats

Instant snapshot of payroll data:

  • Total Employees in payroll
  • Monthly Payroll amount
  • Pending Approvals
  • Payrolls Processed This Month
  • Average Salary
  • Total Tax Deductions

Recent Activity

Stay updated with:

  • Recent payroll runs
  • Salary updates
  • Approval actions
  • Data imports
  • Generated reports

Notifications

Never miss important alerts:

  • Pending approvals
  • Upcoming payroll deadlines
  • System errors or warnings
  • Reminders and compliance alerts
  • System maintenance notices

Quick Actions Panel

Common payroll tasks available in one click:

Payroll Processing

  • Generate payroll
  • Review pending payrolls
  • Approve payrolls
  • Lock completed payrolls

Employee Management

  • Add employees
  • Update or adjust salaries
  • Perform bulk updates
  • Import payroll data

Reports & Analytics

  • Payroll reports
  • Salary reports
  • Tax reports
  • Custom reports

Settings & Configuration

  • General payroll settings
  • Salary components
  • Tax setup
  • Payment methods

Charts & Visualizations

Salary Distribution

  • Salary ranges
  • Department-wise comparison
  • Job title analysis
  • Trends over time

Payroll Trends

  • Monthly and yearly comparisons
  • Seasonal variations
  • Growth analysis

Tax Analysis

  • Total tax deductions
  • Tax by employee
  • Compliance status
  • Refund analysis

Dashboard Filters

Filter payroll data for better insights:

  • Date Range → This month, last month, quarter, year, or custom range
  • Department → View department-specific payroll data
  • Employee Status → Filter by Active, Inactive, or All employees

Quick Access Features

  • Recent Payrolls → Quick view of last 5 payroll runs with status and amount
  • Pending Tasks → Approvals, reviews, action items, and deadlines
  • Quick Reports → One-click monthly, department, tax, or salary reports

Customizing Your Dashboard

Manage Widgets

  • Rearrange, add, or remove widgets
  • Save your preferred layout

Configure Widgets

  • Adjust data sources
  • Set display preferences

Personal Preferences

  • Notification settings
  • Default dashboard view

Data Export Options

  • Export Data → Choose Excel, PDF, or CSV
  • Scheduled Reports → Automate report delivery by setting frequency, recipients, and content

Troubleshooting

Dashboard Not Loading

  • Refresh page, check permissions, verify internet connection

Data Not Updating

  • Clear cache, refresh page, confirm data sync

Widgets Missing

  • Check permissions, verify role access

Slow Performance

  • Try a different browser, clear cache, ensure stable internet

Best Practices

  • Check dashboard regularly for updates and alerts
  • Monitor payroll and tax trends for accuracy
  • Customize the layout to fit your role
  • Export or schedule reports for quick reviews
  • Handle payroll data securely and responsibly