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Payroll Onboarding User Guide

RollCredits provides a streamlined payroll onboarding process for both W2 employees and W9 contractors.

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Written by Ariana Lewis
Updated over 4 weeks ago

🎬 Payroll Onboarding Guide

Welcome to Roll Credits! If you've been invited to join a production as a payroll employee or contractor, you'll need to complete onboarding before submitting timesheets or receiving payments.


🚪 How to Access the Onboarding Process

You can access onboarding in two ways:

1. From the Timesheet Page

  • Log into your Roll Credits account and navigate to your Timesheet page.

  • A checklist of required onboarding steps will appear.

  • Click "Complete Onboarding" to begin.

2. Direct Access


📝 What to Expect During Onboarding

The onboarding steps vary depending on whether you’re a W2 Employee or a W9 Contractor.


👤 W2 Employee Onboarding

You’ll be prompted to complete the following steps:

  • Personal Information
    Enter your legal name, address, contact details, and Social Security Number (SSN).

  • Tax Forms
    Fill out your W-4 tax withholding form.

  • Direct Deposit Setup
    Provide your bank account details for payroll deposits.

  • I-9 Verification
    Complete the I-9 employment eligibility form and upload required supporting documents.


🧾 W9 Contractor Onboarding

As a contractor, you’ll need to complete:

  • Personal/Business Information
    Provide your legal or business name, address, and contact info.

  • Tax Forms
    Complete the W-9 form using your Tax Identification Number (SSN or EIN).

  • Payment Method
    Set up how you'd like to receive payments (e.g., direct deposit).


🗂️ I-9 Document Submission (W2 Employees Only)

W2 employees are required to verify identity and work eligibility by submitting I-9 documentation.

How It Works:

  1. During onboarding, you'll be guided to the I-9 section.

  2. Select your documents:

    • One item from List A, or

    • One each from List B and List C

  3. Upload clear PDF or image files of your documents.

After submission, you’ll be automatically returned to your timesheet page.

✅ Accepted File Formats:

  • PDF: .pdf

  • Image: .jpg, .jpeg, .png


🎯 Completing the Onboarding Process

Once all required steps are completed:

  • Your onboarding details will be automatically validated.

  • You’ll be redirected to your Timesheet page.

  • The checklist will show all items as completed.

  • You’re now ready to submit timesheets and receive payments!


🛠️ Troubleshooting & Support

If you run into any issues:

  • Use a supported browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge

  • Confirm that your uploaded documents are in an accepted format

  • Contact your production manager or email us at help@rollcredits.io

For state-specific payroll compliance or wage details, please refer to our [State-Specific Requirements documentation].


Absolutely! Here’s a well-organized Payroll Onboarding FAQ based on your guide. It's structured for clarity and ease of use, covering the most common questions new users may have:


❓ Payroll Onboarding – FAQ


1. How do I start the onboarding process?

You can start onboarding in two ways:

  • Via Timesheet Page:
    Go to your Timesheet page and click the "Complete Onboarding" button on the checklist.

  • Direct Link:
    Visit app.rollcredits.io/payroll/onboarding to go straight to onboarding.


2. What information do I need to provide during onboarding?

For W2 Employees, you'll need:

  • Legal name, address, contact info, SSN

  • Completed W-4 tax form

  • Bank details for direct deposit

  • I-9 form and verification documents

For W9 Contractors, you'll need:

  • Legal or business name, address, contact info

  • Completed W-9 form (SSN or EIN)

  • Preferred payment method


3. How do I submit my I-9 documents? (W2 employees only)

During onboarding:

  • You'll be prompted to fill out the I-9 form

  • Choose your documents from:

    • List A, or

    • List B + List C

  • Upload clear copies as PDFs or images

Accepted file types: .pdf, .jpg, .jpeg, .png


4. What happens after I complete onboarding?

Once you've submitted all required information:

  • The system will validate your entries

  • You’ll be redirected to your Timesheet page

  • Your onboarding checklist will update to show completed items

  • You’ll now be able to submit timesheets and receive payments


5. I'm having trouble uploading documents. What should I do?

Try the following:

  • Use a supported browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)

  • Check that your file is in one of the accepted formats: .pdf, .jpg, .jpeg, .png

  • Contact your production manager or email help@rollcredits.io


6. Where can I find more information about state-specific payroll rules?

You can refer to our State-Specific Requirements documentation for information on local payroll laws, tax rates, and wage compliance.

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