How Run a One-Off Payroll

How Run a One-Off Payroll

Employers can process off-cycle payroll runs, called "One-offs" in BerniePortal, for payments outside their regular pay schedule. Common scenarios include holiday bonuses, commission payments, or corrections from previous payroll runs.

Important Timing Requirements: 
  1. Request Submission: At least 2 days before the desired check date
  2. Payroll Submission: Submit final payroll by 2:00 PM local time, at least 2 days before check date
  3. Contact your account manager directly for expedited processing if needed
To access: 
  1. Log in to BerniePortal as the Global Administrator or a Payroll Feature Admin
  2. Select “Payroll” in the top navigation menu
  3. Select “Run Payroll” in the secondary navigation window
  4. Select “Request a One-Off” in blue


To submit a one-off:
  1. Submitting a request

    2. Select the appropriate payroll subgroup
    3. Select the desired check date
    4. Enter a clear reason for the one-off payroll run
    5. Select “Send Request” to submit
  2. Processing set up
    1. The Employer Success team will configure the customized check date
    2. Employers will receive notification once the one-off becomes available for processing
    3. The system will populate all employee payments as $0.00, allowing the Employer to enter only the specific amounts needed
  3. Payroll entry and submission
    1. Once the one-off is available, follow the same process as regular payroll runs
      1. Enter payment amounts for applicable employees
      2. Review and verify all entries
      3. Submit for processing
    2. For detailed step-by-step payroll processing instructions, click here
If you have additional questions on how to run or configure a One-Off Payroll, please contact your account manager directly for further assistance!


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