BSBHRM416 - Process payroll

Unit code: BSBHRM416 | Study level: TAFE

Credit points

N/A

Location

Footscray Nicholson

Prerequisites

N/A

Overview

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to process payroll from provided data using manual and computerised payroll systems.The unit applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments who are responsible for payroll functions within an organisation. They may work as individuals providing administrative support within an enterprise or may be other members of staff who have been delegated payroll responsibilities.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
*process payroll for an organisation or work area on at least three occasions.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:
*respond to routine payroll enquiries
*refer enquiries outside area of responsibility to an appropriate authority.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
*key provisions of relevant legislation, standards and codes of practice that may affect payroll operations
*relevant organisational policies and procedures
*key features of different types of payroll systems
*processes associated with Single Touch Payroll (STP).

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Polytechnic and/or via the Polytechnic e-learning system.