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ModulesHR & Payroll

Human Resources & Payroll

Comprehensive management of staff records, recruitment, leave tracking, performance appraisals, and Ghana-compliant payroll.

StablePhase 5

Human Resources & Payroll

Designed specifically for Ghanaian educational institutions — streamline staff management from recruitment to retirement with full SSNIT, PAYE, and GES compliance.

Sub-features5
SSNIT/PAYE2026 Rates
Bank FilesGHIPSS Ready

Core Capabilities

Staff Lifecycle Management

Track digital records for teaching and non-teaching staff, including qualifications, contracts, and service history.

Ghana-Compliant Payroll

Automated calculation of SSNIT (Tier 1 & 2), PAYE taxes, and professional allowances. See the detailed payroll guide.

Attendance & Leave

Manage leave applications and track daily clock-ins via mobile or biometric integration.

Performance Appraisals

Conduct structured reviews aligned with GES standards or custom institutional KPIs.

Recruitment Portal

Manage job postings and applicant tracking directly within the platform.

Payroll Flow

Payroll Flow DiagramCalculateApproveProcessPDF GenerationEmail PayslipGHIPSS FilePAYE PayableSSNIT Payable

Staff Record Fields

SectionFields
PersonalFull name, date of birth, gender, national ID (Ghana Card), contact details
EmploymentStaff ID, department, designation, date of hire, contract type (Permanent/Contract)
QualificationsDegrees, certifications, GES license number, teaching subjects
CompensationBasic salary, allowances, bank details, SSNIT number, tax ID (TIN)
DocumentsCV, appointment letter, certificates, performance reviews

Leave Management

Leave TypeDefault AllowanceApproval Flow
Annual Leave15 days/yearHOD → Admin
Sick Leave10 days/yearAdmin (with medical certificate)
Maternity12 weeksAdmin → Head Teacher
Compassionate5 days/yearAdmin
Study LeaveAs approvedHead Teacher → Board

Permissions

HR & Payroll Module Access

FeatureSuper AdminAdminTeacherAccountantParentStudent
View staff directory
Edit staff records
Run payroll
Approve leave
View own payslip
Manage recruitment
Full Access Read Only No Access

Ghana Payroll Integration

The module is pre-configured with the latest tax tables and SSNIT contribution rates. It generates bank-ready files (CSV/Excel) and individual pay slips that can be sent via email or the staff mobile app.

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