Payroll Runs

A payroll run is the structured monthly (or weekly) process of processing employee pay, generating payslips, and submitting PAYE to SARS. AtlasOS tracks payroll runs as task workflows — each run spawns a checklist assigned to your payroll team.

Payroll Run Checklist

Each payroll run in AtlasOS follows this structured task sequence:

Step	Task	Owner
1	Capture hours, leave & variable pay	Payroll administrator
2	Process payroll in payroll software	Payroll administrator
3	Review payroll report & exceptions	Payroll manager
4	Authorise payroll for payment	Authorised signatory
5	Submit EMP201 to SARS	Payroll administrator
6	Distribute payslips via portal	Payroll administrator
7	File processing report	Payroll administrator

Starting a Payroll Run

1. Navigate to Payroll → Payroll Runs
2. Click New Run and select the employer entity and pay period
3. The system generates the full task checklist and assigns tasks to the configured team members
4. Work through each step — tasks are marked complete as you go
5. The final step auto-triggers payslip distribution via the Secure Payslip Portal

EMP201 Submission Tracking

AtlasOS links each payroll run to the corresponding EMP201 submission deadline. Once an EMP201 is submitted, mark the task complete and upload the SARS payment receipt. The compliance calendar updates automatically.

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Payroll run checklists are fully configurable per employer entity. Contact support to customise the default checklist for your bureau's specific workflow.