How do I create an element object group?

Start on the Home page.

Element Groups control the elements processed for payroll calculation, global transfer or reporting purposes. They can also be used to identify the elements that are used to distribute payroll costs such as employer charges.

Click My Client Groups.

Click Payroll.

First, create an element group for the Calculate Payroll process. Identify which elements you want to pay such as salary elements, then create your element object group.

Click Object Groups.

All element groups are static. Select the element classifications to add, and then include or exclude additional elements from the group. You can also select specific elements to include without using element classifications.

In the Legislative Data Group field enter UK and select UK LDG.

Click Search.

Click the Create icon.

Add your object group name and type.

In the Name field, enter Element Object Group V3.

Click the Type drop-down list and select Element Group.

Click Continue.

Then add your Start Date Available Parameter Values.

In the Start Date field, click the Calendar icon and select January 1, 1951.

In the Object Group Parameter section, Usage Type row, Value column, click the Search icon.

Click Search.

In the Available Parameter Values section, click Run Group.

Click Next.

Next, add your element classification.

In the Element Classification section click the Add icon.

Under Element Classification Name, click the Search icon.

In the Element Classification Name field enter %regular%.

Click Search.

In the Search Results, click Regular Earnings.

In the Element section, click the Add icon.

Then add your elements.

Under Element Name, click the Search icon.

In the Element Name field, enter %base%.

Click Search.

In the Search Results, click Base salary.

Confirm the Inclusion Status is Include, and then add another element.

Highlight Inclusion Status for Base salary.

In the Element section, click the Add icon.

Include the statutory deduction elements for your legislation.

Under Element Name, click the Search icon.

In the Element Name field, enter %tax%.

Click Search.

In the Search Results, click Tax and NI.

Again, confirm the Inclusion Status is Include, and then add another element.

Highlight Inclusion Status for Base salary.

In the Element section, click the Add icon.

Remember to include or exclude retroactive elements as appropriate. In this example the retroactive element will be excluded.

Under Element Name, click the Search icon.

In the Element Name field, enter %DS%.

Click Search.

In the Search Results, click DS Retro Element.

When you exclude elements using an object group, you must ensure an element classification is selected for the element to be excluded from the payroll processing.

Click the Inclusion Status drop-down list for DS Retro Element and select Exclude.

After you’ve entered all the elements, save and submit.

Click Save.

Click Submit.

Click Back.

Now submit a payroll flow using the element group you just created.

Click Submit a Flow.

In the Legislative Data Group field, enter UK and select UK LDG.

In the Flow Pattern field enter Calculate and press ENTER.

In the Search Results, click Calculate Payroll.

In the Payroll Flow field, enter Calculate Payroll Flow V3 Jan 2024.

Click the Payroll drop-down list and select UK Payroll.

In the Payroll Period field, enter 2023 and then select 10 2023 Calendar Month | 2024-01-01 | 2024-01-31

Click the Run Type drop-down list and select Regular.

Click the Element Group drop-down list and select Element Object Group V3.

Once you’ve entered all the parameters, including the element group you just created, click Submit.

Click Submit.

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