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How to Configure Payroll Settings in Zuri HR

Zuri HR gives you powerful tools to customize how employee payroll is calculated, including earnings, benefits, deductions, loans, and more.

Follow this guide to set up your Payroll Settings with ease.

Step 1: Log In to Zuri HR

  1. Open your Zuri HR system in a browser.

  2. Enter your admin credentials and click Log In.

Step 2: Access Payroll Settings

  1. From the left-hand menu, go to Settings.

  2. Select the Payroll submenu.

  3. At the top, you will see these four tabs:

    • Payroll Settings

    • Formulas

    • Payslip Design

    • General Setting

  4. Click on the Payroll Settings tab to proceed.

Payroll Settings Menu (Left Sidebar)

On the left sidebar, you’ll find these options:

  • Earning Settings

  • Benefit Settings

  • Deductions Settings

  • Loan Settings

  • Expense Claim Settings

  • Advance Pay Settings

Here’s how to manage each:

Earning Settings

  1. Click on Earning Settings.

  2. View all existing earning categories under the Listing tab.

  3. To add a new earning:

    • Click the Add New Earning tab.

    • Fill in the required details (e.g., Earning Title, mode).

  4. To edit an earning, click on its name  if it's not system-generated, you can modify it.

Benefit Settings

  1. Click on Benefit Settings.

  2. View all listed benefits under the Listing tab.

  3. To add a new benefit:

    • Go to the Add New Benefit tab and enter details.

  4. You can edit custom benefits by clicking on them. System-generated items cannot be edited.

Deductions Settings

  1. Click on Deductions Settings.

  2. View all current deductions.

  3. To add a deduction:

    • Use the Add New Deduction tab.

  4. Click on a deduction to edit, if it's not system-generated.

Loan Settings

  1. Click on Loan Settings.

  2. Under the Loan Listing tab, you’ll see existing loan types.

  3. Click Add New Loan to create a new loan category.

  4. You can edit non-system-generated loans by clicking on them.

Expense Claim Settings

  1. Click on Expense Claim Settings.

  2. View all expense claim categories.

  3. Click Add New Row to add a new claim category.

  4. To rename a category, click on its name and edit directly.

Advance Pay Settings

  1. Click on Advance Pay Settings.

  2. You’ll see two fields:

    • Allowable Installments – maximum repayment periods

    • Percentage – maximum percentage of salary allowed as advance

  3. Edit these fields directly to customize your company’s advance pay policy.

Pro Tips

  • System-generated payroll items are pre-defined and cannot be edited.

  • Always click Save/Create or Update after making any changes.

  • Be consistent in naming and categorizing payroll elements for clarity in payslips and reports.



Need Help?
Reach out to your payroll admin or contact support@zurihr.com for assistance.