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ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Record payroll data

1.1 Check payroll data and clarify discrepancies with relevant stakeholder

1.2 Enter employee pay period details in payroll system according to organisational requirements

1.3 Calculate individual employee’s payment according to employee source data

2. Prepare payroll

2.1 Prepare payroll according to organisational policy and procedures and designated timelines

2.2 Reconcile total wages for pay period, check and correct irregularities or refer to relevant stakeholder for resolution

2.3 Make arrangements for payment according to organisational and individual requirements

2.4 Obtain authorisation of payroll and individual pay advice according to organisational requirements

2.5 Produce, check and store payroll records according to organisational policy and security procedures

2.6 Follow security procedures for processing payroll and for maintaining payroll records

3. Handle payroll enquiries

3.1 Respond to payroll enquiries according to organisational and legislative requirements

3.2 Provide payroll information according to organisational and legislative requirements

3.3 Ensure all enquiries outside area of responsibility and knowledge are referred to designated persons for resolution

3.4 Complete additional information or follow-up action within designated timelines according to organisational policy and procedures

SKILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Reading

• Interprets a range of textual information to determine activities required

Writing

• Accurately records textual information and maintains personal and banking details using format, language and structure in context

Oral Communication

• Explains payment clearly using terminology and tone appropriate to audience
• Uses questioning and listening skills in verbal exchanges to clarify information

Numeracy

• Uses a limited range of mathematical calculations to calculate and reconcile amounts and arrange and compare numerical information

Self-management

• Takes responsibility for own workload and monitors adherence to specified goals and timelines

Teamwork

• Selects the appropriate mode of communication for a specific purpose
• Collaborates with others to achieve predetermined goals

Problem solving

• Recognises and takes responsibility for resolving problems relevant to own role
• Takes responsibility for routine low-impact decisions within familiar situations

Technology

• Uses digital technologies to access, record, store, organise and compile data, as required

Release  

Comments  

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 7.0.