How do I create a new pay run for an existing employee

Thank you for reaching out about creating a new pay run for your reinstated employee in QuickBooks Online, unicornresto. I understand how crucial it is to have your payroll processes running smoothly, especially when managing a returning employee. I'm here to guide you through the process and help you resolve any issues to ensure your employee is set up correctly for their new pay period.

To create a new pay run after reactivating an employee, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Payroll section.
2. Click New Pay Run at the top right corner.
   
3. Select the appropriate pay schedule, set the pay period end date, and choose the date the pay run will be paid to employees.
4. Tick the Manually add employees to this pay run. This allows you to choose which employees to include in the pay run.
5. Press Create.
   
6. To add employees, click the Pay Run Actions dropdown and tap Add employees.
   
7. Choose or type the name of your reinstated employee to add them to the pay run.
   

Once you've created the pay run, you can adjust the pay period as follows:

1. Still in the Pay Run Actions dropdown, click Adjust Pay Period.
   
2. Select your preferred pay period.
3. Once done, hit Save.
   

However, if you need to change the pay schedule for your reinstated employee and don't see the desired option, create a new pay schedule and assign it to that employee. Here's how:

1. Navigate the Payroll section and click the reinstated employee.
2. Hit the Pay Run Defaults.
3. Look for Pay Schedule and choose your preferred schedule.

To optimize your payroll operations and save time, refer to this article: Setting up Automated Pay Runs. This resource will help you streamline your payroll operations, making it easier to manage pay runs for all employees.

I hope this information helps you set up a new pay run for your reinstated employee. If you need further assistance or clarification, please don't hesitate to reply below. I'm always here to help you navigate your payroll needs.