Payroll Certification

Session 1: Payroll Fundamentals

• Overview of payroll processing
  
• Understanding payroll taxes
  
• Wage and hour regulations
  
• Recordkeeping and other requirements

Session 2: Payroll Software and Tools

• Introduction to payroll software
  
• Navigating payroll systems
  
• Data entry and processing
  
• Reporting and analytics

Session 3: Taxation and Reporting

• Federal and state taxation
  
• Tax withholding calculations
  
• FICA, FUTA, and SUTA taxes
  
• Payroll tax filings and reporting

Session 4: Benefits and Deductions

• Employee benefits overview
  
• Health insurance and retirement plans
  
• Deductions and garnishments
  
• Paid time off (PTO) management

Session 5: Payroll Auditing and Troubleshooting

• Audit preparation and troubleshooting checks
  
• Common payroll errors and solutions
  
• Handling discrepancies and disputes
  
• Year-end reporting and reconciliation

• Payroll specialists
• Payroll coordinators
• Payroll managers
• Payroll supervisors
• Payroll administrators
• Payroll leads
• Payroll processing staff
• Small business owners
• Human resources professionals
• Benefits managers and administrators
• Financial managers
• Financial staff

• This program has been approved for 5.0 general recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
• This program is valid for 5.0 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.