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Add an Effective Date for Employee Deductions
Add the ability to schedule the effective date of a deduction when being added under an employee profile.
Split Employee Net Pay Across Multiple Financial Institutions
This feature would allow an employee’s net pay to be divided and sent to more than one financial institution or account as part of the same payroll run. Instead of having their full net pay deposited to a single account, employees could choose to allocate fixed amounts or defined portions of their pay to different accounts based on their needs.
Include Deduction Notes on Payslips
This feature would allow any notes added to deductions in the system to also appear on the employee’s payslip. This would give employees clearer context for why a deduction was made, especially in cases where the deduction is specific, one-off, or may not be immediately obvious from the deduction label alone.
Include Leave Details on Payslips
This feature would allow payslips to show when an employee took leave during a pay period, including any type of leave, and make clear how that affected the pay amount shown. The goal is to give employees better visibility into why their pay may have changed for a given period by connecting the leave taken directly to the related adjustment on the payslip.
Configurable Sync Rules for Accounting Systems
This feature enables organizations to configure and manage flexible synchronization rules for sharing data with external accounting systems. Teams can define multiple sync rules, apply different data mappings per rule, and tailor synchronization behavior to match specific accounting workflows, business units, or reporting requirements—without relying on a single, fixed integration setup.
Personalised Summary Pages for Different Roles
Summary pages that are personalised based on the role and permissions of a user. Information not pertaining to that role will be excluded while highlighting key data for ther permissions under that role.
Approval Workflow for Leave Management
Problem Currently, leave requests are routed to platform administrators instead of an employee’s direct Manager or Supervisor. This creates bottlenecks and removes ownership from department leads who should be managing attendance and approvals. Proposed Feature Introduce a dynamic approval workflow that routes leave requests directly to an employee’s assigned Manager/Supervisor. Key Capabilities Assign each employee a Manager/Supervisor in the system Automatically route leave requests to that Manager for approval Support multiple managers across departments (not just one global approver) Optional fallback to Admin if no Manager is assigned Approval notifications (email + in-app) Clear approval history and audit trail Benefits Faster approvals Better accountability at the department level Less admin workload Scales for organizations with multiple supervisors Example Flow Employee submits leave → Request goes to their Manager → Manager approves/rejects → Employee is notified → Leave balance updates automatically
Consolidated Time-off Report
A feature that consolidates the time-off balances for all employees in the system into a single report for ease of access.
Vendor Letter of Instruction Automation
Adds a function to generate and attach vendor letters with employee deposit details for vendors like hardware stores, home appliance stores etc.
BambooHR Integration (Data Import/Sync)
Provides a connection to BambooHR for automatic data import or synchronisation of employee information into Metarelic People.
Overtime Report Notes & Descriptions
Enables entry of short notes or descriptions attached to overtime entries, viewable in summary reports.
Split Salary Payments (Multi-Account Payouts)
Allows employees to have their salary automatically divided and deposited into multiple accounts (e.g., bank + credit union).
Payroll Reports with Digital Signature & Date Stamp
Adds the ability to include the preparers’ & approvers’ signatures and timestamps on payroll and financial reports exported from the system.
Automatic Year-End Leave Balance Cleanup
What's the feature? Automatically remove unused additional leave days (beyond standard entitlement) at year-end, while preserving core leave balances according to company policy. How will it improve payroll operations? Eliminates manual year-end leave processing Ensures consistent policy application across all employees Reduces administrative overhead during peak periods Prevents errors in leave balance calculations Generates automatic reports of all adjustments made Who benefits? HR administrators, payroll teams, and any organisation with annual leave policies that require year-end balance adjustments. This feature aligns with our promise of Seamless Payroll — helping you maintain accurate leave records while eliminating time-consuming manual processes.
Include Vendor Payments in Bank Payment File
What’s the feature? Enhance the existing Bank Payment File by automatically including Vendor Payments (e.g. NIS, PAYE, health contributions) alongside employee payments. How will it improve payroll operations? One file. One upload. One seamless payment cycle. Reduce errors and duplication in payment processing Ensure timely compliance with statutory obligations Save hours every pay period Who benefits? Payroll administrators, finance teams, and any organisation managing employee and vendor payouts through their bank. This feature aligns with our promise of Seamless Payroll — helping you stay compliant, on time, and stress-free.
Export Payroll Vendor Report in a Single File
We’d love the ability to export the Payroll Vendor Report as a single consolidated file, instead of generating individual files per vendor or category. Why is this important? Managing payments across multiple vendors can be time-consuming when each report needs to be downloaded separately. A single-file export would streamline reconciliation and submission to external systems (e.g. banks or accounting platforms), especially for businesses managing high payroll volumes. How will it help users? Simplifies reporting workflows Reduces download friction Enables quicker uploads to banks or payment systems Improves accuracy by reducing report fragmentation
Department Based Pay Schedules
We're exploring the possibility of adding department-based pay run management to our payroll system. This feature would enable the creation of department-specific pay schedules, allowing for more focused and efficient payroll processing. Key Features: Department Segmentation: Create separate pay schedules for different departments within your organization. Targeted Pay Runs: Process payroll for specific departments independently from others. Officer Department Assignment: Assign payroll officers to specific departments they're responsible for. Flexible Permission Options: Choose whether officers can access only their assigned departments or all departments. Benefits: Streamlined Processing: Process department payrolls at different times based on specific needs. Better Organization: Align payroll operations with your company's departmental structure. Improved Efficiency: Enable payroll teams to focus on specific departments rather than the entire organization at once. Enhanced Security: Restrict sensitive payroll data access according to departmental responsibilities. Target Users: This feature is ideal for medium to large organisations with distinct departments and specialised payroll processing requirements. Share Your Thoughts: Would department-based pay runs help streamline your payroll operations? If so, upvote and share any feedback to help us shape this feature!
Assign Users to Specific Pay Schedules
We're exploring the possibility of adding user-specific pay schedule assignments to enhance payroll security and workflow. This feature would allow administrators to restrict which pay schedules individual payroll officers can access and modify. Key Features: Targeted Schedule Access: Assign users to specific pay schedules (monthly, weekly, bi-weekly, etc.) based on their roles. Permission Controls: Officers can only view and make adjustments to their assigned schedules. Flexible Assignments: Easily update officer assignments as team responsibilities change. Access Reporting: View which officers have access to each pay schedule for audit purposes. Benefits: Enhanced Security: Limit access to sensitive payroll data on a need-to-know basis. Focused Workflows: Allow officers to concentrate on their specific payroll responsibilities. Reduced Errors: Minimise mistakes by creating clear boundaries between different pay schedules. Better Compliance: Support role segregation requirements for financial controls. Target Users: This feature is ideal for businesses with multiple pay schedules and payroll teams with specific responsibilities. Share Your Thoughts: Would this feature help improve your payroll security and workflow efficiency? If so, upvote and share any feedback to help us shape this capability!
Scheduling
We’re exploring the possibility of adding a powerful scheduling feature to enhance workforce management. This feature would aim to simplify the scheduling process, ensuring optimal coverage while considering employee availability and preferences. Key Features: Automated Scheduling: Generate and manage schedules effortlessly to avoid conflicts and optimize staffing. Employee Preferences: Allow employees to submit availability and time-off requests, helping managers accommodate individual needs. Real-Time Updates: Instantly notify employees of schedule changes for better communication. Integrated Time Tracking: Link schedules with time-tracking tools to ensure accurate payroll. Benefits: Efficiency Gains: Save time and reduce administrative tasks. Better Coverage: Align staffing levels with business needs. Employee Satisfaction: Empower employees by factoring in their preferences. Target Users: This feature is ideal for businesses with shift-based or hourly workers, such as those in retail, healthcare, and service industries. Share Your Thoughts: Would this feature help streamline your scheduling process? If so, upvote and share any feedback to help us shape this feature!
Time Off Management
We’re excited to announce that our Time Off Management feature is now available in beta! 🎉 This update streamlines how businesses track and manage employee leave, making it easier for employees and HR teams to handle time-off requests, approvals, and balances. Key Features in Beta: ✅ Employee Self-Service: Employees can request time off via the mobile app with real-time balance visibility. ✅ Customizable Time Off Policies: Configure different leave types, accrual rules, and eligibility criteria based on company policies. ✅ Auto-Accrual & Balance Tracking: Accruals are automatically updated based on employee policies, making tracking seamless. ✅ Company-Wide Leave Calendar: View all scheduled leaves in a centralised calendar to manage team availability. ✅ Payroll Integration: Approved time off will automatically sync with payroll calculations. Join the Beta! We’re looking for early adopters to test this feature and provide feedback before the official release. We'd love to hear from you if you’re interested in early access to streamline your leave management process! 💡 Want to try it out? Comment below or reach out to join the beta program and help shape the future of time management in Metarelic People.