Add payroll adjustments

Payroll, then Adjustments, is where you add one-off additions and deductions to a pay period, one by one or by bulk upload.

By OneHRIS Published September 21, 2026 Last checked September 21, 2026

Steps

  1. Open Payroll in the sidebar and select Adjustments.
  2. Choose the Pay Period and select Filter. You can also filter by Employee and Type.
  3. Select Add Adjustment.
  4. Choose the Employee and the Type: Addition or Deduction.
  5. Choose the Category, enter a Description, a Reason and the Amount.
  6. Tick Taxable if the amount should be taxed.
  7. Save.

Bulk upload

Select Template to download the file format, fill it in, then select Bulk Upload.

Timing

Add adjustments before the payroll cutoff for the period so they are included in the run. See run payroll.

Questions people ask

Can I upload many adjustments at once?

Yes. Download the Template, fill it in and use Bulk Upload.

What categories are available?

Bonus, Allowance, Reimbursement, Incentive, Commission, Penalty, Loan and Other.

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