How to create an Off-cycle Payroll

Let's talk about those times when you need to pay someone outside the normal payroll schedule. You know, because life doesn't always fit into neat two-week packages!

What is an Off-Cycle Payroll?

An off-cycle payroll is exactly what it sounds like - a one-time payment that happens outside your regular payroll schedule. Think of it as a special delivery rather than your regular mail.

You might need this when:

  • Someone needs an urgent payment (because waiting two weeks isn't always possible!)

  • You discovered a payment was missed (oops, but we can fix that!)

  • A terminated employee needs their final payment

  • You need to make bonus or special compensation payments

Before You Start

Here's a pro tip: Set up your income types first. It's like making sure you have ingredients before cooking - it just makes everything smoother. Without this, you'll be stuck without options in the "+ Other Income" field later.

How to create an Off-Cycle payroll

Once your income types are created, and you're good to go, follow the steps below to create your "Off-Cycle" payroll:

  1. Go to Payroll > Run on the left menu.

  2. Click on Create Off-Cycle Payroll

  1. Fill in the required information

  1. Click Save to create the off-cycle payroll

    That's it! You've officially created the Off-Cycle payroll! Next, you'll be directed to the Payroll Earning page that looks like this: