💼 Running Payroll – User Guide
🧾 Overview
Once timesheets are approved, you can process payments for employees and contractors using Roll Credits’ Payroll Run functionality. This includes:
Reviewing submitted timesheets
Selecting who to pay
Running payroll
Generating payroll invoices
Sending reminders
📍 Accessing the Payroll Run Feature
To get started:
Navigate to the Payroll section in the left-hand sidebar.
Select Review Timesheets.
You'll see timesheets grouped under status-based tabs:
All
Approved
Pending
(and others)
▶️ Running Payroll
Using the “Run Payroll” Button
You’ll find the Run Payroll button in both the All and Approved tabs.
No timesheets selected:
The button will show:
Run X approved for payroll
(X = number of approved, unpaid timesheets)Specific timesheets selected:
The button updates to:
Run X selected for payroll
🔘 Button States
State | Meaning |
✅ Enabled | Approved and unpaid timesheets are ready to process |
🚫 Disabled | No timesheets are eligible for payroll (hover to see the reason tooltip) |
Tooltip Example:
“There are no approved and unpaid timesheets that payroll can be run for.”
✅ Selecting Timesheets
You have two options:
Run All Approved:
Simply clickRun X approved for payroll
without selecting anything.Run Selected Only:
Check the boxes next to specific employee names, then clickRun X selected for payroll
.
📋 Payroll Run Confirmation
After clicking the Run Payroll button:
A confirmation modal will appear showing payroll details.
Review to verify everything is accurate.
Click Confirm to finalize and run payroll.
📦 After Running Payroll
Once payroll has been processed:
A payroll invoice will be automatically generated
(See our [Payroll Invoices Guide] for details.)The selected timesheets will be marked as paid
The system will update the status of all processed timesheets
🔔 Sending Reminders to Employees
If some employees haven’t submitted their timesheets:
Go to the All tab
Click Send reminder to all
This sends automated reminders to any users with unsubmitted timesheets.
Note: The button will be disabled if no reminders are needed.
🛠️ Need Help?
For additional support, reach out to our team at
help@rollcredits.io
❓ Running Payroll – FAQ
1. Where do I go to run payroll in Roll Credits?
To run payroll:
Navigate to the Payroll section in the left sidebar.
Click on Review Timesheets.
You'll see all employee timesheets organized by status (All, Approved, Pending, etc.).
2. What does the “Run Payroll” button do?
The Run Payroll button allows you to process payments for approved timesheets. It appears on the All and Approved tabs.
If no timesheets are selected, it will say:
Run X approved for payroll
If you select specific timesheets, it will say:
Run X selected for payroll
3. Why is the Run Payroll button disabled?
The button is disabled when there are no approved and unpaid timesheets available to process.
Hover over the disabled button to see a tooltip explanation like:
“There are no approved and unpaid timesheets that payroll can be run for.”
4. Can I choose which timesheets to run payroll for?
Yes! You have two options:
Run all approved timesheets: Click the button without selecting anything.
Run specific timesheets: Select individual timesheets using the checkboxes next to employee names, then click the button.
5. What happens when I click the Run Payroll button?
A confirmation window (modal) will appear:
It summarizes the timesheets and amounts being processed.
You can review everything before proceeding.
Once confirmed, payroll will run and timesheets will be marked as paid.
6. What is generated after payroll is run?
After running payroll:
A payroll invoice is created automatically.
Processed timesheets are marked as paid.
The system updates all relevant statuses.
7. Can I send reminders to employees who haven’t submitted timesheets?
Yes. On the All tab:
Click Send reminder to all to notify any employees with pending timesheets.
This button is disabled if no reminders are needed.
8. What should I do if I have issues running payroll?
If you're having trouble:
Make sure you have approved and unpaid timesheets.
Check that the correct timesheets are selected.
For help, contact us at help@rollcredits.io