Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals
By External Provider
About this course
Welcome to Getting Started with U.S. Payroll Fundamentals, the third course in ADP's Entry-level Payroll Specialist Professional Certificate program. This foundational course examines the core concepts and essential variables that underpin the U.S. payroll system. Students will explore the central role of employees in payroll operations, including pay variables, payment methods, and payroll register reports. Learners will develop a solid foundation in U.S. payroll fundamentals, enabling them to navigate the complexities of employee compensation and comply with relevant labor laws and regulations. This is an entry-level course intended for beginner learners interested in learning the fundamentals of payroll, those pursing an entry-level Payroll Specialist role, and more experienced professionals looking to shift their career to purposefully focus on the area of a Payroll Specialist.
What you will learn
- Examine payroll-related dates, pay frequencies, and their impact on employee compensation.
- Analyze gross wages, pay statement details, common earnings, benefits, and retirement deductions.
- Examine the workweek, overtime calculations, white-collar exemptions, and methods for computing overtime pay according to the FSLA.
- Integrate the various components to accurately determine gross pay for employees.