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HR-to-payroll handover checklist

Working template · 3 October 2026 · Adapt to your scope and applicable rules.

Business / period: ____________________
Prepared by / date: ____________________
Reviewed by / date: ____________________

CheckEvidence / owner / actionDone
Change type, effective date and authorised request___________________☐
Employment status, classification and pay conditions confirmed___________________☐
Hours, location, manager and cost centre changes recorded___________________☐
Supporting evidence complete and access restricted___________________☐
Payroll cut-off and intended pay period agreed___________________☐
Leave or termination entitlement questions resolved___________________☐
Receipt and processing status confirmed___________________☐
Exceptions assigned to an accountable person___________________☐
Employee communication responsibility agreed___________________☐
Post-run change check and closure recorded___________________☐

Do not put sensitive employee information into public channels. This checklist does not certify compliance or determine entitlement.

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