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HRM features / Payroll Approvals Run authorization

Review, approve and lock payroll with clear responsibility.

Move payroll runs through controlled states from draft to processing, review, approved, locked and disbursed so HR and finance can authorize salary output before employees receive slips or payments.

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Payroll Approvals

with clear responsibility.Move payroll runs through controlled states from draft to processing, review, approved, locked and disbursed so HR and finance can authorize salary output before employees receive slips or payments.
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THE FOUNDATION

Payroll Approvals workflows that stay connected.

Move payroll runs through controlled states from draft to processing, review, approved, locked and disbursed so HR and finance can authorize salary output before employees receive slips or payments.

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Status workflow

Payroll runs progress through documented states with different edit permissions.

02

Approval boundary

Approved runs stop ordinary recalculation and protect employee entries.

03

Finance lock

Locked or disbursed runs freeze the period and support salary slip publication.

WORKFLOW LIFECYCLE

Payroll Approvals work stays structured from setup to review.

Move payroll runs through controlled states from draft to processing, review, approved, locked and disbursed so HR and finance can authorize salary output before employees receive slips or payments.

  • Draft run
  • Process entries
  • Review results
  • Approve payroll
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Draft runPayroll Approvals
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Process entriesPayroll Approvals
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Review resultsPayroll Approvals
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Approve payrollPayroll Approvals
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Lock or disbursePayroll Approvals
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CONTROL SURFACE

Payroll Approvals controls keep records clean and traceable.

Choose a view to see how this module keeps daily HR work structured and reviewable.

Editable setup

Draft

The run exists but calculations are not final.

Values remain traceable in HRM.
Draft detailSynced
BUILT FOR CONTROL

Details that make payroll approvals dependable.

Status-driven workflow

Each payroll run has a clear operational state.

Approval endpoint

Authorized users can move runs into approved state.

Locking support

Finance can lock a run to prevent retroactive changes.

Disbursement tracking

Runs can bulk mark entries paid and trigger employee communication.

Single-entry payment override

Individual payment metadata can be managed when needed.

Role-based permissions

Processing, approval, locking and management are distinct permission areas.

CONNECTED BY DESIGN

Payroll Approvals works with the rest of HRM.

Payroll Processing

Shared context keeps this workflow aligned with payroll processing records.

Connected

Salary Slips

Shared context keeps this workflow aligned with salary slips records.

Connected

Cheque Management

Shared context keeps this workflow aligned with cheque management records.

Connected

Reports

Shared context keeps this workflow aligned with reports records.

Connected

Access Control

Shared context keeps this workflow aligned with access control records.

Connected
COMMON QUESTIONS

What HR teams usually ask about payroll approvals.

Draft, processing, review, approved, locked and disbursed.

Approved and locked runs protect entries from ordinary recalculation.

A finance or payroll manager with the right permission should mark salary payments complete.

Operentra HRM / Payroll Approvals

See how payroll approvals fits your HR operation.

Map your current workflow to the right HRM setup, permissions and rollout plan.