Most payroll errors trace back to misaligned time periods. When timesheet configuration in ERP<\/a> does not match your actual pay cycle, HR teams spend hours reconciling data across spreadsheets, correcting period boundaries, and chasing approvals that fall outside system windows.<\/p>\n Timesheets sit between employee attendance data and payroll processing. They define the periods during which time is captured, approved, and passed to finance. If your ERP generates bimonthly payroll but your timesheets track full calendar months, the mismatch creates reconciliation gaps.<\/p>\n Centralized configuration ensures consistency. When all business units reference the same timesheet structure, attendance data flows cleanly into payroll without manual adjustments. Onfinity connects attendance tracking directly to payroll workflows by letting HR define organization-wide or location-specific timesheet periods that generate automatically for the entire year.<\/p>\n Not all companies pay on the same schedule. Onfinity supports three timesheet structures that reflect how organizations actually process payroll.<\/p>\n Bimonthly timesheets capture time twice per month, typically covering the 1st through the 15th and the 16th through month-end. This structure suits companies that run semi-monthly payroll cycles, allowing two distinct approval and payment windows within each calendar month.<\/p>\n Calendar month timesheets cover full months, such as January 1 through January 31. This type works well when your payroll time tracking<\/a> and reporting align with monthly cycles, simplifying period close and compliance reporting.<\/p>\n Weekly timesheets track Monday through Sunday. This structure fits project-based or hourly workforces where time is billed or paid every seven days. Weekly periods reduce lag between work performed and payment, improving cash flow visibility for both employees and finance teams.<\/p>\n Choosing the right type depends on your payroll cycle and approval workflow. Onfinity allows selection at the organization level, so different business units can use different structures if regional pay schedules vary.<\/p>\n Timesheet configuration in Onfinity begins in the HR Management module under Attendance Management. From the main menu, navigate to the Timesheet screen within the Attendance folder.<\/p>\n The first decision is organization scope. Selecting a star organization makes the timesheet available across all business units. If different locations require separate pay schedules, select a specific organization from the list to create targeted configurations.<\/p>\n Next, define the timesheet parameters. Enter a name that clearly identifies the period, such as Timesheet 2025. Set the start date to the beginning of your fiscal or calendar year and the end date to the final day. Choose the timesheet type that matches your payroll cycle: bimonthly, calendar month, or weekly.<\/p>\n Once the header details are saved, click the Generate Time Periods button. The system automatically creates all period records for the full year based on the type you selected. For a calendar month timesheet running from January 1 to December 31, Onfinity generates twelve monthly periods without manual entry.<\/p>\n The configured timesheet now appears in the Employee Attendance Summary screen. When HR staff open a new attendance record, they select the relevant timesheet and time period from dropdown lists. This ensures attendance data is captured within the correct payroll window from the start.<\/p>\n Configuration only matters if it connects to daily operations. In Onfinity, the timesheet you define becomes the selection field in the employee attendance management system<\/a> used by HR coordinators and supervisors.<\/p>\n When a user opens the Employee Attendance Summary screen and creates a new record, they see two fields: Timesheet and Time Period. The Timesheet field lists all active configurations, including the one just created. The Time Period field populates with the periods generated during setup, such as June 2025 or Week 23.<\/p>\n This design eliminates manual period calculations. Instead of entering date ranges or guessing cutoff days, users pick a predefined period that already aligns with payroll. Attendance data flows into the correct bucket automatically, reducing data entry errors and speeding up month-end close.<\/p>\n Because Onfinity integrates configuration, data entry, and reporting in one system, changes to timesheet structure propagate immediately. If you adjust a period boundary or add a new organization-specific timesheet, those updates appear in attendance screens without additional setup.<\/p>\n Enterprises with regional operations face different pay schedules, labor laws, and approval workflows. Onfinity’s organization-level timesheet configuration supports this complexity without forcing a single global structure.<\/p>\n Use organization-wide timesheets when payroll cycles are consistent across all units. This simplifies administration and ensures uniform reporting. If one region pays bimonthly and another pays weekly, create location-specific timesheets and assign them to the appropriate organization in the system.<\/p>\n Plan your timesheet calendar at the start of the fiscal year. Generating periods in advance gives HR teams visibility into upcoming payroll windows and prevents mid-year scrambling when approval deadlines approach.<\/p>\n Regularly review generated time periods to confirm they align with actual payroll dates. Holidays, fiscal year adjustments, or changes in labor agreements may shift cutoff days. Onfinity lets you regenerate periods if needed, but proactive planning reduces the need for corrections.<\/p>\n The centralized HR management module in Onfinity maintains visibility across all configurations. Administrators can see which timesheets are active, which organizations use which structures, and when periods close. This transparency helps finance and HR stay aligned without email chains or manual audits.<\/p>\n If your team still reconciles attendance and payroll across disconnected spreadsheets, Onfinity brings payroll time tracking<\/a>, attendance capture, and period management into one platform. The timesheet configuration process shown here takes minutes to complete and generates a full year of aligned periods that HR can use immediately.<\/p>\n Request a demo to see how timesheet types, organization scope, and automatic period generation work in your environment. Onfinity supports the flexibility you need without introducing complexity that slows down your team.<\/p>\n Watch how this works in Onfinity ERP:<\/strong><\/p>\nUnderstanding Timesheet Types: Monthly, Bimonthly, and Weekly<\/h2>\n
How to Set Up a Timesheet in Onfinity ERP<\/h2>\n
Linking Timesheet Configuration to Employee Attendance Tracking<\/h2>\n
Best Practices for Managing Timesheets Across Multiple Locations<\/h2>\n
See Timesheet Configuration in Action<\/h2>\n