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Payroll involves a wide array of precise record-keeping and reporting services, plus compliance with complex government regulations. Tides Center accurately manages the entire payroll lifecycle, from the first paycheck to the W-2, for project activities.

Tides Center’s payroll management includes:

Payroll Processing

  • Web-based timesheets (input and approval)
  • Integration with HR and benefits administration
  • Input, audit, and transmission of payroll
  • Maintenance of historical earnings and deduction information
  • Check signing and distribution
  • Cost allocation allows salaries to come from several departments
  • Direct deposit: paper vouchers or online pay stubs
  • Voluntary employee payroll deductions: 403(b), flexible spending accounts, etc.

Payroll Reporting

  • General Ledger interface and reporting
  • Key payroll reports online
  • Custom management and benefit accrual reporting
  • Check reconciliation
  • Group Term Life calculation and reporting
  • New hire compliance reporting
  • Monthly termed employee W-2s as necessary
  • Vacation and sick time accrual tracking

Tax Deposits & Filings

  • Deposits: federal, state, and local taxes each pay period
  • Quarterly returns and annual reconciliation returns
  • W-2 processing and distribution
  • Amendments
  • Quarterly wage and tax registers

In response to requests from projects, Tides Center payroll developed and debuted eSheets in 2006. ESheets is an easy-to-use, web-based timesheet system for project employees to report hours worked and time off. Consolidated timesheet reports are available for designated managers to quickly and easily review and approve.