Recurring Items File Import

The Recurring Item file import feature provides the ability to create Recurring Earnings, Deductions, and/or Employer Contributions for multiple employees simultaneously through a file upload.  This may be done using the ExponentHR standard file template or a custom template that can be created to match your existing file. 

Once the template data has been uploaded, a system validation flags any items on the file that are a potential duplicate of an existing recurring item record.  For the flagged items, you can compare the two items and choose to do any of the following actions:

Additionally, the File Import option may be used to apply one-time retirement contribution adjustments and to assign multiple employees to an existing Group Recurring Item record.  The templates for both of these actions are also available for selection in the Recurring Items Import tool.

For historical review, the Recurring Items Import page displays all previously uploaded files with the ability to see the details of each file.

 

To import a file:

1.   On the Menu, click Wage & Tax > Payroll Management > Recurring Items.

The Recurring Items page displays.

2.   Click the Add New Record button and select the File Import option.

The Recurring Items Import page displays.

3.   Click the Import File button.

The Upload Recurring Items File page displays.

Note: If your upload file does not presently match the ExponentHR Standard file template, a custom template can be created to match your file.

Obtain a blank copy of the ExponentHR Standard template

Create a custom template to match your file

4.   In the Template drop-down list, select the template that matches the type of upload being performed.

5.   Click the Select File button to locate the saved file on your computer or device.

Note: The saved file must be a comma-separated value (.csv) file.

6.   Once the file is selected, click the Upload button.

The Recurring Items Import Errors page displays with a list of any general or critical errors that were identified when validating the import.  The Print button makes it convenient to save a list of the validation results.

7.   Click the Continue button to proceed.

The Review: Recurring Items Import page lists all records to be imported (validation successful) and those that received a validation error and are unable to be imported as-is.  The Print button makes it convenient to save a list of the validation results.

8.   Click the Import button to proceed.

Result: The Recurring Items Import page is displayed with a record of the file just imported in the Previously Imported Files section.  At any time, you may use the onscreen filters to search for historical uploads and click on the file name to see import/validation results.

 

To bulk remove:

1.   On the Menu, click Wage & Tax > Payroll Management > Recurring Items .

The Recurring Items page displays.

2.   Click the Remove Multiple Records feature under the Options drop-down menu.

The Remove Multiple Records page displays.

          

3.   Check the box next to the recurring item records you would like to inactivate.

4.   Choose whether to inactivate the records immediate or on a future effective date.

5.   Click the Remove button.

 

 

Related Help Topics:

Setting up Recurring Earning Adjustments

Setting up Recurring Deduction Adjustments

Setting up Recurring Employer Contribution Adjustments

Setting Up Recurring Item Temporary Overrides

Setting Up Recurring 401(k) Loan Deductions

Making One-Time Retirement Plan Adjustments

Applying One-Time Miscellaneous Adjustments through Time Clock

Generating a Report on Recurring Items