# Payroll Preparation Worksheet — Blank + Filled Demo

**Demonstration only · Fictional data · Version 1.0 · Review status: usable learning template**

## Blank worksheet

| Workflow step | Responsible person | Deadline | Input | Basic check | One improvement question |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee master |  |  |  |  |  |
| Attendance |  |  |  |  |  |
| OT |  |  |  |  |  |
| Leave / unpaid leave |  |  |  |  |  |
| Allowance / deduction |  |  |  |  |  |
| Payroll input |  |  |  |  |  |
| Payslip / filing / closing |  |  |  |  |  |

## Filled fictional example — connected to P-017

| Step | Responsible role | Deadline | Input | Basic check | Improvement question |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee master | HR Admin | 20th | Approved change list | Counts agree | Can changes be frozen into one list? |
| Attendance | Operations lead | 22nd, 3pm | Approved export | Missing days cleared | Who owns missing punches? |
| OT | Line manager | 22nd, 3pm | Approved OT list | Count and approver present | How are late entries routed without silent rejection? |
| Leave | HR Admin | 22nd, 3pm | Approved report | Classification checked | Which rule version supports it? |
| Payroll input | Payroll preparer | 24th | Controlled sheet | Totals reconcile | Which changes need second-person review? |
| Closing | Payroll reviewer | 27th | Exception log | Every exception has owner/date | What enters next month’s control plan? |

**Data boundary:** Do not add names, IC numbers, bank details, passwords, payslips or real payroll reports.