TimePilot Configuration and Payroll Settings (Page 4 Q&A)
TimePilot Configuration and Payroll Settings (Page 4 Q&A)
This article continues our legacy documentation series covering common configuration questions for TimePilot time and attendance systems. These topics focus on shift schedules, Auto Lunch settings, holiday processing, station button configuration, pay period extraction, and employee setup considerations. Understanding these functions is important for maintaining accurate payroll records in PC-based TimePilot installations.
Auto Lunch Configuration
How do I set the amount of time subtracted by Auto Lunch?
The Auto Lunch deduction is controlled by the employee’s assigned shift schedule. To adjust it, open Configuration Manager and edit the shift schedule associated with the employee. The number of minutes between the defined lunch “out” and “in” times determines the automatic deduction. Auto Lunch functions properly only when shift schedules are configured accurately.
Holiday Transactions
Why don’t holiday transactions appear in Transaction Manager?
Holiday transactions are inserted only after a pay period has been extracted. The recommended procedure is:
- Extract the pay period.
- Review and correct transactions if needed.
- Insert holiday transactions through Transaction Manager (Edit ? Insert Holiday Time).
- Generate reports for final review.
This process keeps the Transaction Manager easier to review during payroll adjustments.
Station Button Configuration
Why don’t the In/Out or On Site/Off Site buttons work?
These buttons may be disabled in Station Options. To enable them:
- Start Configuration Manager.
- Select the Options menu.
- Choose “Station Options.”
- Enable the desired keys.
The In/Out buttons generate payroll transactions. The On Site/Off Site buttons, however, only update employee presence status in the In/Out Manager and do not affect hours worked. Think of the In/Out Manager as an electronic in/out board showing whether an employee is physically on site.
More information like this is available in the online manual that comes with the software.