Payroll & HR Maintenance is a pivotal module within Human Resource Management, serving as the central hub for configuring and managing a diverse range of foundational data essential for both human resources and payroll operations. This module is instrumental in maintaining data consistency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and streamlining administrative tasks by providing comprehensive tools for managing master files and reference data across various HR and payroll functions.

1. Organisational Structure & Roles: Defines and manages Territory/Branch/Cost Centre details, Grade structures, Position Maintenance (including job descriptions, duties, and point items), and Roster Codes for scheduling.
2. Employee Core Data & Attributes: Records employee Achievements, Ethnic background, Issuable Items, Licence information, Membership details, Qualification and associated institutions, and Relationship details. It also covers Skill Maintenance to track employee competencies.
3. Payroll Configuration Essentials: Configures fundamental payroll parameters such as Pay Calendar, Pay Codes (for various payment and deduction types), Pay Control settings, Pay SDR Rate, and Pay Teams (including their role access and pay periods). It also manages Payroll Tax rules, differentiating between employee-specific and state payroll taxes.
4. Financial Contributions & Awards: Manages Superannuation Fund details, including pay code mapping, and administers Pay Awards with their associated grades, levels, rates, and age criteria.
5. Time & Attendance Setup: Includes Shift Configuration, which defines shift intervals and associated allowances, critical for accurate time and attendance processing.
6. Employee Lifecycle Tools: Provides Exit Maintenance for managing employee departures, including customizable exit questions and reasons. It also features Utility - Employee Rate Change for modifying pay rates and Utility - Employee Transfer for moving employees between companies while preserving key data like direct credit, superannuation, and leave allocations.
7. Communication & Project Tracking: Facilitates internal communication via Memo Category maintenance and supports linking time entries to Project Codes for cost analysis.