FNSTPB412 — Establish and maintain payroll systems

1 Establish payroll requirements

• 1.1Assess scope of payroll services that a BAS agent can provide, and identify need for independent expert advice
• 1.2Apply knowledge of legislation in relation to National Employment Standards, and legislative requirements in regard to payroll payments
• 1.3Research and identify relevant state and modern awards, and employment agreements required for establishing a payroll system for individual employees
• 1.4Document the application and implementation of an organisation’s payroll reporting requirements through Single Touch Payroll according to statutory requirements

2 Record payroll data

• 2.1Configure payroll system with complete data provided by employee and employer
• 2.2Review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and determine resolution procedure according to organisational policies and procedures
• 2.3Enter employee pay period details in payroll system according to source data

3 Prepare and process payroll

• 3.1Conduct payroll preparation within designated timeframes and according to organisational policies and procedures
• 3.2Identify legislative and organisational requirements relevant to employment termination processes and payment and identify procedures for specialist review prior to payment
• 3.3Calculate and record payroll using employee source data according to legislative requirements
• 3.4Reconcile total payments for pay period, and review and correct irregularities according to organisational policies and procedures
• 3.5Make arrangements for individuals’ payments according to organisational authorisation policies and procedures
• 3.6Observe methodology of preparing an individual’s pay advice for distribution according to organisational and legislative requirements
• 3.7Generate, review and store payroll records according to organisational, security procedures and statutory requirements

4 Handle payroll enquiries

• 4.1Respond to payroll enquiries and provide information according to organisational policies and procedures, and legislative and regulatory requirements
• 4.2Refer enquiries outside area of responsibility and knowledge to designated persons for resolution

5 Maintain payroll

• 5.1Identify record keeping requirements relating to payroll according to current legislative and regulatory requirements
• 5.2Prepare and reconcile month-end and year-end payroll records
• 5.3Update records and systems according to salary reviews and other changes in employment status
• 5.4Generate payroll reports according to organisational policies and procedures

What does an assessment tool for FNSTPB412 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FNSTPB412 needs to address all 60 unit components: 5 elements with 20 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 30 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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