HR, Payroll & Talent Modules Flashcards

In ERP systems, what is the purpose of a 'salary structure' or 'pay scale'?

Answer: Establishing minimum, midpoint, and maximum pay ranges for job grades or levels

A salary structure defines the pay range for each job grade, providing minimum and maximum compensation boundaries that guide hiring decisions and merit increases.

What is 'retroactive pay' in the context of ERP payroll processing?

Answer: Compensation adjustments made to correct underpayments from previous pay periods

Retroactive pay is the payment of additional wages owed from a prior period, typically triggered by a pay rate change, reclassification, or correction of a previous payroll error.

In ERP recruiting modules, what does an 'applicant tracking system (ATS)' integration typically manage?

Answer: The end-to-end candidate lifecycle from job requisition through offer acceptance

An ATS integrated with ERP manages the full recruiting workflow including job postings, candidate applications, interview scheduling, offer management, and handoff to onboarding.

Which concept describes an ERP module feature that automatically alerts managers when an employee's work authorization is approaching expiration?

Answer: Workflow notifications for I-9 and visa expiration tracking

ERP HR modules include compliance tracking features that monitor and send automated notifications for expiring work authorizations, I-9 documents, and visa statuses to prevent unauthorized employment.

In ERP payroll, what does 'off-cycle payroll' refer to?

Answer: A payroll run conducted outside of the regular scheduled pay cycle

Off-cycle payroll refers to an unscheduled payroll run conducted between regular pay periods, often used for termination pay, corrections, or bonus disbursements that cannot wait for the next regular cycle.

What is the primary purpose of an ERP 'onboarding module'?

Answer: Automating and managing tasks required to integrate new hires into the organization before and after their start date

Onboarding modules in ERP coordinate new hire paperwork, system access provisioning, task assignments, and orientation activities to accelerate time-to-productivity for new employees.

In ERP talent management, what distinguishes a 'high-potential' employee designation from a 'high-performer' designation?

Answer: High potentials are identified based on future growth capacity, while high performers excel in their current role

High-potential (HiPo) employees are those identified as having the ability to grow into larger, more complex roles in the future, whereas high performers excel at their current job responsibilities.