📢 Help! Where Can I Get Payroll Training?

[Fit Small Business | ]( HR Insights from Our Experts Welcome to this week's HR newsletter. We’re so happy to have you! As a business owner and employer, one of your responsibilities is ensuring workers are paid correctly and compliantly. Whether you choose to do payroll yourself, hire an in-house accountant, or outsource this to a third-party service provider, it’s important to know the basics of running payroll. It’s better to arm yourself with payroll knowledge than expose your business to potential compliance issues. If you or your staff require training in payroll, read on for tips on identifying what learning course is best for you and the different options available.   Payroll Training: Where to Start?   You can easily run a Google search to see the available payroll training programs, but before signing up for one, you should assess your training needs first. There are several factors to consider, such as: - The employees’ skills - The level of skill and expertise needed to do the job - The employees’ skill proficiency vs the job’s expected skill level Doing an assessment will help you identify what type of training is needed and how extensive it should be. For example, an in-house payroll accountant or HR payroll specialist will require an in-depth program. On the other hand, business owners who don’t handle pay runs themselves won’t need advanced payroll training.     How to Get Training for Payroll   Gone are the days when the only training option you had was to attend a classroom session. Learning management systems have enabled users to deploy courses online. Many companies have even transitioned from using classroom-based programs to e-learning sessions, according to the [Global Corporate Training Market]( study. There are many ways that you can get payroll training. Here are some options. - Sign up for payroll certification programs: Reputable providers like [Udemy]( and the [American Payroll Association]( offer various courses in a wide range of topics, from basic pay calculations to payroll legislation and tax regulations. - Partner with payroll mentors: Training programs may provide you with the theoretical knowledge you need, but being mentored on the job by a payroll expert adds a different level of expertise to your skills. Plus, you get payroll best practices while you’re getting accustomed to managing pay runs yourself. - Join a payroll software certification: Some software providers, like Intuit QuickBooks, offer training programs to help you master its pay processing solution. This will make you a reliable resource on how to pay employees using the software. Plus, it provides a good foundation for payroll training. - Self-learning through reading: If you don’t require extensive training on how to do payroll or only need a quick refresher, reading online content like articles and informative materials about payroll will help. You can access government websites for the latest updates about minimum wage rates and taxes. Some websites, like Fit Small Business, have a robust library of payroll-related articles, such as our [how to do payroll]( and [state payroll]( guides. 📌 For more training tips, check out our guide to [getting the best payroll training]( for small businesses.     Why Investing in Payroll Training is Important   The changing expectations of employees and businesses will move payroll from being a back-office function into a strategic business partner, according to [Ceridian’s Future of Payroll]( survey. While having a payroll system is important, payroll professionals will play an essential role in providing insights and trends from pay-related data to support company objectives. Developing your payroll staff and equipping them with the right skills will help your business prepare for the future. Upskilling workers is key to keeping them up-to-date with the latest regulations, compliances, and payroll technology. And with the average age of a payroll administrator in the US at 48 years old, according to[Zippia’s payroll administrator demographics]( report, you will need to build a talent pool to fill payroll roles in case of retirement or turnover.     While you need to know the basics of paying workers, using online software like QuickBooks Payroll can help automate processes. It offers full-service payroll—meaning, it will handle all wage and tax calculations, as well as remit and file payroll taxes for you. It even has a simple-to-use interface with payroll compliance tools and fast direct deposits, allowing you to pay both employees and contractors accurately and on time. [Visit Intuit QuickBooks Payroll](     What’s Hot In HR This Week Check out some of our latest HR content:   [QuickBooks Desktop Payroll: Enhanced vs Assisted Payroll]( If you prefer using a payroll system you can download to your computer, Intuit’s QuickBooks Desktop Payroll may be right for you. Check out our guide to know more about its features, system requirements, payroll plan options, and monthly fees. [READ MORE]( [Indeed Resume Search: How to Find the Best Candidates Fast]( With Indeed for Employers, you can search for job candidates who may be a great fit for your open positions. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use Indeed’s resume search—from its simple filtering options to advanced targeting tools. [READ MORE](     Meet Fit Small Business’ HR & Payroll Experts   [-Jennifer Hartman, HR Staff Writer & Human Resources Expert] Throughout her career, Heather has worked to help hundreds of small business owners manage many aspects of their business, from bookkeeping to accounting to HR. Her experience has allowed her to learn firsthand the payroll needs of small business owners. Heather Landau [-Jennifer Hartman, HR Staff Writer & Human Resources Expert] Jen has more than 20 years of writing and content experience, working with small businesses and Fortune 100 companies. She worked as an HR generalist for over a decade, providing accounting, payroll, and HR expertise. Jennifer Soper [-Jennifer Hartman, HR Staff Writer & Human Resources Expert] Robie is a payroll and HR expert at Fit Small Business, focusing on software. She has more than five years of content writing experience. Before becoming a writer, she worked as an HR specialist at several multinational companies. Robie Ann Ferrer [-Jennifer Hartman, HR Staff Writer & Human Resources Expert] Juvy has more than 10 years of experience writing product reviews and providing online content for small businesses. Juvy was also a college instructor. She believes that her teaching background, writing experience, and supportive team members are crucial in providing the best answers to readers. Juvy Vallescas [-Jennifer Hartman, HR Staff Writer & Human Resources Expert] Genevieve has more than 13 years of writing experience, working with different clients in various industries. She has ghostwritten several books and ebooks on marketing and leadership. Genevieve also worked as an HR Head of a local manufacturing company and has helped small businesses set up their business and HR processes. Genevieve Que     Are you looking to tackle running payroll for your team yourself? If you or some of your internal team members are looking to run payroll for your staff, it’s vital that you obtain the proper training. 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