Collect monthly changes
Payroll-relevant changes are captured for the correct month and made visible in one shared status.
- Joiners, leavers and master-data changes
- Variable and fixed compensation
- Absences and payroll-relevant notes
Payroll · Product workflow
LivePayroll workflow software for complete monthly processes
Northwind HCM brings payroll-relevant employee data, fixed compensation, absences, documents and monthly changes into one clear software workflow. Client approval and internal payroll processing remain traceable and separate.
Payroll readiness
Know what is complete and what is missing before payroll starts
Complete the records
Documents and evidence stay connected to employees and monthly processes so missing information becomes visible earlier.
- Payroll documents at the right record
- Transparent follow-up of open items
- Self-service for defined employee input
Control approvals
Defined statuses and separate responsibilities create a controlled handover from HR to payroll processing.
- Client approval separate from internal finalisation
- Versioned preparation and review steps
- Coordinated exports and handovers
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A clear product workflow for each payroll month
This page covers the workflow inside Northwind HCM only. Payroll outsourcing, consulting and global employment are separate services on northwind-hr.com.
- One monthly status for clients and payroll teams
- Clear separation of input and finalisation
- Payroll-relevant information from core HR
- Earlier visibility of missing documents and data
- Traceable changes and approvals
- Defined handovers to existing payroll systems
Monthly workflow
From payroll input to an approved data foundation
- 01
Prepare
HR provides monthly changes, absences, compensation data and required documents in the defined period.
- 02
Review and approve
Open items are resolved and the complete prepared version is approved by the responsible client role.
- 03
Process and hand over
The payroll team completes its internal work and provides the agreed results or exports.
A shared data foundation
Payroll workflows start with core HR and documents
Frequently asked questions about the payroll workflow
Is this a payroll outsourcing service?
No. This page describes Northwind HCM software functionality and workflows. Payroll services and outsourcing are offered separately on northwind-hr.com.
Which information feeds the payroll workflow?
Depending on the process, this includes employee and contract data, fixed and variable compensation, absences, documents, joiners, leavers and other monthly changes.
Are client approval and internal finalisation separate?
Yes. The workflow represents client approval and subsequent internal payroll processing as separate responsibilities.
Can Northwind connect with existing payroll processes?
Northwind prepares defined handovers and coordinated exports. The exact integration scope is agreed for the existing system landscape.
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