Payroll is one of the most mission-critical functions in any organization. It sits at the intersection of finance, human resources, legal compliance, workforce management, and employee relations. When payroll works, it is often invisible—simply a routine cadence of accurate and timely pay. But when payroll goes wrong, the consequences can be severe: operational disruption, compliance breaches, financial penalties, employee distrust, brand reputation damage, and losses in productivity.
Payroll remediation is the structured process of identifying payroll errors or systemic payroll issues, determining root causes, correcting the mistakes, recalculating historical pay if required, and implementing sustainable controls to prevent recurrence. Payroll remediation is not merely about fixing mistakes; it is about restoring compliance, rebuilding confidence, and embedding a reliable and resilient payroll framework for the future.
Payroll remediation can be reactive (triggered by audits or complaints) or proactive (driven by internal reviews).
The process of payroll remediation is a structured, multi-phase process to identify, quantify, correct, and prevent payroll errors, ensuring employees receive accurate compensation in line with applicable laws, policies, and employment agreements.
Typical steps in this process include:
