Payroll Analytics
See where your payroll spend goes, track it against budget, and project future cost.
Analytics is available to payroll administrators and managers. Auditors get a read-only view.
The analytics dashboard
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Open Analytics
Payroll›Analytics
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Review the trends
See total payroll cost over time, broken down by department and pay category (base pay, overtime, statutory contributions, and other deductions).
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Filter the view
Narrow by period or department to compare cost across the business.
Analytics is built from your approved payroll runs, so figures reflect finalized pay only.
Tracking against budget
If the Payroll Budget add-on is enabled, set a budget per financial year and headcount and compare actual spend against it.
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Open Payroll Budget
Payroll›Payroll Budget
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Set the year's budget
Enter the planned amount and budgeted headcount for the financial year.
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Monitor variance
Watch actual payroll spend against the budget as runs are approved through the year.
AI forecasting (optional)
If AI is enabled for your company,
AI & Intelligence›AI Forecast
projects upcoming payroll cost from your history and trends to help you plan ahead.Pair the forecast with your budget so you can spot a projected overrun before it happens.