Get started

Welcome to the Powerpay Getting Started guide. This guide is intended for new users to gain an understanding of the day-to-day requirements for entering and maintaining payroll information in Powerpay. It includes information on how to prepare for and what to expect in your first Powerpay session.

Opening Powerpay

Navigating in Powerpay

When you log on to Powerpay, you see the Info Centre page. Click the Home menu to return to the Info Centre at any time.

Company Settings

Before running the first payroll in Powerpay you need to:

  • Approve the calendar

  • Set up Departments and ID fields as required

  • Set up Deduction and Contribution Cycles

These tasks are done the first time you log into Powerpay after Ceridian has set up your information.

Entering Payroll Data

Processing a Payroll

There are three steps to verify and submit a payroll for processing:

  • Data Verification

  • Payroll Preview

  • Submit Payroll

Data Verification and Payroll Preview allow users to verify the data keyed for a payroll prior to submitting the payroll for processing. Once the payroll is balanced, it is submitted for processing.