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Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

The Payroll Cycle

Learn how to execute the payroll cycle accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with common payroll requirements. In this course, you'll build practical knowledge of payroll processing, time and attendance tracking, employee onboarding, payroll documentation, payroll systems, and year-end payroll activities that are essential to the work of a Payroll Specialist. You'll explore each stage of the payroll process, from collecting and validating employee data through calculating pay, managing deductions, processing payroll, and supporting required payroll reporting activities. You'll also examine important payroll variables, including employee leave, timekeeping practices, compensation changes, tax-related considerations, and year-end responsibilities such as W-2 preparation and other reporting requirements. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end view of payroll operations and its focus on the real-world responsibilities Payroll Specialists encounter throughout the payroll cycle. Developed by ADP, a recognized leader in payroll and human capital management, the course provides practical insights into payroll administration while helping you understand how accuracy, compliance, and effective processes contribute to organizational success. Whether you're pursuing an entry-level payroll role or expanding your understanding of payroll operations, this course will help you build a strong foundation in payroll processing, payroll compliance, payroll reporting, and payroll administration.

Status: Workforce Management
Status: Employee Onboarding
BeginnerCourse13 hours

Featured reviews

NT

Reviewed May 10, 2025

Overall great course! Very easy to understand. The review questions and discussion posts are helpful in testing your knowledge.

WB

Reviewed Jul 20, 2025

Excellent course, covers all the basics of payroll.

BR

Reviewed Oct 31, 2024

The Payroll Cycle course is an extraordinary course which helped me understand minute aspects of Payroll in detail

DW

Reviewed Oct 23, 2024

Very educational and helpful!! I am enjoying this learning process and will definitely stick with this!!!

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