Payroll Topics to Discuss During Onboarding

Benefits Enrollment
Open enrollment for established workers begins late in the year. For a new worker coming on board in February or
March though, having to wait 30 to 60 days (depending on company policies) to be eligible for things like health
insurance and vision coverage is typical. These things should be discussed during the onboarding process.
Again, workers should not be left wondering about when they will be eligible for benefits. They shouldn't have to guess
about whether they will eventually be getting health insurance. These things should all be discussed up front.
Time and Attendance Policies
One of the biggest areas of confusion for new employees are time and attendance policies. What are the company's
policies about punching in 5 minutes early, for example? Are workers required to punch out and back in for lunch
breaks? Is time tracked using a digital clock or through handwritten time sheets?
Online Payroll Access
If your company offers access to payroll records via online accounts, this is definitely something to talk about during the
onboarding process. One of the benefits of online payroll is that it eliminates the need to visit the HR department every
time an employee has a question. Online access gives every staff member the information they need at their fingertips.
There's a lot to discuss with new employees during the onboarding process. Although payroll may not be high on the
priority list, it shouldn't be ignored. Informing employees up front gives them both the information and confidence they
need to get right to work as soon as onboarding is complete.
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