Payroll Types are the kinds of pay run you can process — regular pay, a bonus run, an off-cycle correction, a commission run, or a final paycheck. Choosing a type tells the system what a given payroll is for, so the right rules and handling apply.
Where to find Payroll Types
From the left sidebar choose HR & Payroll, then Payroll Types.
What you see on this screen
| Column | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Name | The type of run — Regular, Bonus, Off-cycle adjustment, Commission, Final Pay. |
| Code | A short code for the type (regular, bonus, off_cycle…). |
| Status | Whether the type is active and available to use. |
| Default | The type used unless you pick another (Regular by default). |
include GO ships with the five common types preloaded. Most businesses leave this list alone — it's reference data the payroll process draws on.
What the type changes in practice
The type is chosen in the Add Payroll dialog when you create a run, and it labels the run through its whole life — the list, the Control Center, and the posted journal. Day to day:
- Regular is the normal cadence run: attach time, calculate overtime, attach commissions/reimbursements, approve, export, post.
- Bonus and Off-cycle adjustment runs are for pay outside the normal cycle — typically little or no clocked time, just the extra amounts.
- Commission runs are the natural home for posting commission events on their own cycle.
- Final Pay marks a departing employee's last check, keeping it distinct in your records.
The mechanics of processing are the same for every type — the tiles, checks, and posting all work identically — so the type is mostly about keeping each run's purpose clear and reportable.
Adding and editing
Click Add to create a type, set its name and code, and mark it active. Right-click a row for its actions. One type is marked the default.
Permissions
Viewing requires HR view access; adding or editing types requires the manage permission.
Common questions
Do I need to create my own types? Rarely. The seeded five cover almost every situation — only add one if you genuinely run a kind of payroll that isn't any of them.
Does the type change the math? No — rates, overtime, deductions, and posting behave the same. The type classifies the run.
Related topics
- Payroll — where you pick a type when starting a run.
- Payroll Providers — the services payroll exports to.