Payroll preparation and distribution scheduling

Purpose

1.1. Automate the preparation of employee payroll, calculation of wages, applicable taxes, and mandatory benefits according to local (Algerian) regulations.
1.2. Schedule and execute secure payroll distribution (bank transfer, digital wallet, or cash) on pre-defined cycles (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly).
1.3. Generate and archive compliance reports for tax authorities, labor inspection, and internal audits.
1.4. Manage employee notifications for pay slips, deductions, and distribution status in a multi-channel approach.
1.5. Integrate with attendance, timesheet, and staff scheduling systems for real-time payroll data aggregation.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. End-of-period (monthly/bi-weekly) date reached.
2.2. Submission of approved timesheets or attendance logs.
2.3. Manual trigger by finance manager for off-cycle payroll.
2.4. API trigger from HR or scheduling system for special runs (bonuses, corrections).
2.5. Government update or mandate requiring immediate payroll recalculation.

Platform Variants

3.1. ADP Workforce Now
• API: Payroll > Create Payroll Batch; Configuration: input company code, pay period, tax profiles.
3.2. QuickBooks Online
• API: Payroll > Run Payroll; Mapping: employee IDs, gross-to-net formulae.
3.3. Gusto
• Endpoint: /v1/payrolls; Configuration: scheduleType, offCycle flag.
3.4. Xero
• Payroll API > Pay Runs; Set payScheduleID, employee references, completion trigger.
3.5. SAP SuccessFactors
• Integration Center > Payroll Process Trigger; XML config: batch frequency, approval flags.
3.6. Oracle HCM Cloud
• REST API > Submit Payroll Flow; Request: periodStartDate, periodEndDate, PayrollFlowPattern.
3.7. Paychex Flex
• API: Payroll Processing > Process Payroll; Configure calculation basis, submission time.
3.8. Zenefits
• API: POST /payruns; Payload: pay_date, timesheet_ids.
3.9. BambooHR
• Webhooks: Timesheet Approval Event; Push to partner payroll with API call.
3.10. Workday
• Payroll Cloud Connect > Launch Pay Run; Parameter: payGroup, schedule ID.
3.11. Deel
• API: Payroll Scheduler; configure endpoints for global/local compliance, payout method.
3.12. Rippling
• Payroll API: Batch PayRun Initiator; input employeeList, deductionList.
3.13. Square Payroll
• Endpoint: /v2/payroll/runs; Setup: run_date, payment_type, employee_assignment.
3.14. Paylocity
• API: /v2/payrollcycles; Config: frequency, group_code, accruals.
3.15. Zoho Payroll
• API: /payruns/initiate; Set cycle, salary structure, deduction rules.
3.16. FreshBooks
• API: /payroll/runs; Params: clients, invoice_date, salary items.
3.17. Sage Business Cloud Payroll
• Endpoint: /payrolls/runs; Mapping period dates, staff ID, compliance attachments.
3.18. Paycom
• API: Payroll Processing; schedule pay event, configure taxes, multi-location.
3.19. OnPay
• API: Payroll > RunPayroll; assign department, payroll type, confirmation callback.
3.20. Justworks
• Endpoint: /payroll_runs; Set payroll_period, notification preferences.
3.21. Paycor
• API: Payroll Processing; Set up for Algerian currency, deduction schemes, and compliance.
3.22. Mollie (for payments)
• API: /v2/payments; Configure recipient IBAN, amount, payroll reference.
3.23. Slack
• Feature: Webhook notification; Payload: payroll summary to managers, distribution status.
3.24. Gmail
• API: SendMail; Send payslips as PDF with password protection to employees.
3.25. Twilio
• API: SMS Notify; Text employees when payroll credited, include net pay.
3.26. DocuSign
• API: SendEnvelope; Automate e-signatures for payroll authorization and compliance archiving.
3.27. Google Drive
• API: Upload File; Archive payroll journals, compliance documents in secured folders.
3.28. Microsoft Power Automate
• Feature: Workflow trigger on payroll completion; push data to accounting or HR platforms.

Benefits

4.1. Reduces payroll errors and ensures on-time distribution.
4.2. Automates compliance and tax calculation updates.
4.3. Frees finance staff for strategic tasks, reducing manual data entry.
4.4. Seamlessly integrates with time/attendance tools for accuracy.
4.5. Supports multi-channel employee communication and document archiving.
4.6. Ensures data consistency, audit trails, and regulatory adherence for Algerian market.