Configuring Payroll Settings

Payroll Settings in ACMS allow institutions to define how employee salaries are calculated — either using a Gross-Based or Custom-Based calculation model. This configuration must be completed before creating payslips.

Step 1: Navigate to Payroll Settings

Go to Administration > Human Resources > HR Settings.
Click on Payroll Settings (last tile in the bottom-left corner).

Step 2: Choose a Payroll Mode

You will see two options for payroll configuration:

🅐 Gross Based Payroll (Recommended for most cases)

Enter the Gross Pay value first.
The system will automatically calculate dependent values such as:
- Basic Salary
- Grade Pay
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Conveyance Allowance

Use this mode if your institution uses a single gross salary value to derive all other components.

🅑 Custom Mode

Enter fixed values manually for each payroll component.
The system will calculate other fields based on those inputs.

Use this mode if you base your calculations on specific fields like Basic Salary instead of Gross.

Step 3: Save the Configuration

Once you've selected your preferred mode, click Save Settings.

Tips

You can view an example by clicking the "View Example" button under each option.
Payroll settings must be defined before adding salary structures or generating payslips.
You can update your payroll configuration later if your institution changes policies.

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