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Creating a Payroll Manual 1 Credit 1 Credit

Creating a Payroll Manual 1 Credit 1 Credit

  • Dayna Reum

    | CPP, FPC

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  • Published on

    November, 2025

  • Subject Area

    Personnel/Human Resources

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Learning Objectives

  • Discuss how goal trees support payroll process clarity.
  • Identify effective brainstorming methods for payroll documentation.
  • Analyze workflow and process maps for efficiency gains.
  • Apply documentation best practices to enhance payroll compliance.
  • Explore validation tools to track and improve payroll processes.

Course Overview

Payroll has always been complicated, due to compliance issues, and with the addition of new technologies the process has only grown more involved. Many payroll professionals often feel trapped in the cycle of "just getting payroll out" each week, with little time left to step back and improve. But what if you had a clear, written manual that could break this cycle and give your team the confidence to run payroll seamlessly? That’s exactly what this CPE course is designed to provide.

In this course, you’ll explore how to create complete process documentation that captures every payroll step. By documenting your workflows, controls, and policies, you’ll ensure that any associate in your department could step in and successfully complete payroll tasks when needed. You’ll also dive into practical tools like goal trees, brainstorming methods, and project planning techniques to transform scattered tasks into an organized, repeatable system. Along the way, you’ll review real-world strategies for identifying process improvements while capturing your procedures in writing.

Major Topics:

  • Understanding Current Payroll Process
  • Payroll Project Planning
  • Process Documentation Types
  • Documentation Best Practices
  • Validating Payroll Processes

By the end of this CPE course, you’ll walk away with a structured approach to building a payroll manual that supports compliance, eliminates confusion, and creates long-term resilience. This course is a must for payroll specialists and leaders who want to strengthen their departments, reduce risk, and build confidence in every process. Join us to move from reactive payroll cycles to proactive documentation and process mastery.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Personnel/Human Resources for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Personnel/Human Resources for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
HR metrics for SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 PDC Eligible
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (Approval No. 724832) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
Payroll Administration and Management for Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) (Approval No. 26CPE010) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) (Approval No. 724832) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
HR metrics for SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 PDC Eligible
Payroll Administration and Management for Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) (Approval No. 26CPE010) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) (Approval No. 724832) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
Personnel/Human Resources for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca) (Approval No. 724832) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) (Approval No. 724832) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Associate Professional in Human Resources - International (aPHRi) (Approval No. 724832) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources - International (PHRi) (Approval No. 724832) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) (Approval No. 724832) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Core Payroll Concepts for Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) 1 CPE Eligible
Personnel/Human Resources for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Core Payroll Concepts for Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) 1 CPE Eligible
Personnel/Human Resources for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Personnel/Human Resources for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Personnel/Human Resources for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
HR metrics for SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 PDC Eligible
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (Approval No. 724832) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) (Approval No. 724832) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
HR metrics for SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 PDC Eligible
HR (General) for Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) (Approval No. 724832) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
Personnel/Human Resources for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca) (Approval No. 724832) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) (Approval No. 724832) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Associate Professional in Human Resources - International (aPHRi) (Approval No. 724832) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Professional in Human Resources - International (PHRi) (Approval No. 724832) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
HR (General) for Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) (Approval No. 724832) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2026) 1 RCH Approved
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) 1 CPE Eligible
Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) 1 CPE Eligible
Personnel/Human Resources for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Personnel/Human Resources for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Credit

1

Course Level

Intermediate

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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MY-CPE LLC is approved by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) (Provider Number – 714694) to offer Recertification Credit Hours for the HRCI Certification Program, including aPHR, PHR, SPHR, GPHR, PHRca, PHRi, SPHRi, and aPHRi. For more information about HRCI certification or recertification, please visit www.hrci.org.

Payroll.org APPROVED

MY-CPE LLC, 1600 Highway 6 south, suite 250, sugar land, TX, 77478

MY-CPE LLC has entered into an agreement with Payroll.org (Provider Number 372961) to provide Recertification Credit Hours (RCHs) for payroll professionals. As a registered sponsor, MY-CPE LLC maintains accurate attendance records, retains detailed program outlines, and ensures that the length of class hours meets Payroll.org’s requirements. All RCH programs offered are reviewed and approved by Payroll.org to ensure they remain current, accurate, and relevant to the ongoing educational needs of payroll professionals.

Take your HR career to the next level with MYCPE ONE’s HRCI Recertification Courses. Designed to support your professional growth, our courses make earning HRCI Recertification Credits simple and stress-free. We’re dedicated to helping you thrive in the ever-changing world of human resources by offering the latest insights and practical skills to keep you ahead. Whether you’re refining your expertise or expanding your abilities, MYCPE ONE provides the tools you need. Start today and secure your competitive edge!

About Instructor

Dayna Reum

Dayna Reum | CPP, FPC

Specialist, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

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Dayna currently is the director of payroll operations at a major medical center in Chicago and has been heavily involved in the payroll field for more than 20 years.


She started as a payroll clerk at a small Tucson company but moved on to be a payroll team leader at Honeywell Inc. 


During her time at Honeywell Inc., she obtained her FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) through the American Payroll Association. Dayna has also received several merit awards for customer service and acquisitions, and divestiture.


She also serves on the National American Payroll Association on the national Strategic Leadership Task Force, Government Affairs Task Force (PA Local tax subcommittee), and received a citation of merit for her service along with being a gold pin member of the APA.


Dayna is also a CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) through the APA and certified in HR hiring and firing practices and is a Six-Sigma Greenbelt.


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MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

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MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with live webinar courses?

To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are accepted for compliance and reporting purposes with NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM (for PDCs), Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

Reviews and Ratings

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Kelly Grimes, PHR

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There was some noise that appeared to be in the background of the instructor which was a little distracting. Otherwise, good info

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Erin Longbreininger, CPP

5

it is essential to document processes. My payroll dept is starting to do this so this was a great webinar.

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