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title: "How do I create payroll input templates?"
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# How do I create payroll input templates?

Payroll data such as ad hoc payments and deductions can be entered into **Cintra iQ** by bulk using batches. Ad hoc **Payroll Period** **Input** data can be holiday pay, overtime, bonuses, etc.

- The batches of **Payroll Period Input** data can be either directly entered into a template defined previously or imported from **.csv** files that have been mapped to templates.
- Any records that have been generated from a batch can be amended via the batch or in payroll period input.
- Any records that are in a batch are posted to the employee records immediately once the batch is closed.
- All batches can be amended at any time prior to the period being closed.

> [!WARNING]
> **Important:** Cost Centre Allocation data can be included in batches, eliminating the need for manual journal entries to be made, post payroll processing.

Within **Cintra iQ**, you can create a **Payroll Input** template, which can be used as the basis for **Batch of Pay Period Data**. Once the template is created, it can be selected on the **New Batch** form.

## To create a payroll input template

1. Navigate to the **Payroll Input Templates** window. Go to **Cintra iQ**: Payroll > Payroll Setup > Input Templates
2. Click the **New** button. The **New Payroll Input Template** dialogue appears.
3. Enter the **Template Name**.
4. Enter the **Description**.
5. Click the **Next** button. The **Payroll Input/Import Template** window appears.
6. Create the column heading in the order in which you want them to appear in the batch window. **i.e.** to match your input documents.
  1. Right-click: **Insert Here**. The **New Template** **Column** dialogue appears.
  2. Select the desired **Input Type**.
  3. Select the desired **Heading**.
  4. Click the **OK** button.
7. Continue to insert the desired columns.
8. Include **Cost Parts** if necessary.
9. Click the **OK** button. The definition is created.