What's New
Check out all the latest product updates in Zoho Payroll
31 October 2025
Search Employees Using Advanced FiltersFeatured
Zoho Payroll now offers advanced search filters based on personal details, employment status, payment mode, department, designation, and work location. This makes it easier to locate employee records and improves day-to-day administrative efficiency.
31 October 2025
Add Multiple Employees at Once to a Regular Pay RunFeatured
Previously, employees had to be added individually to a regular pay run, increasing payroll preparation time. You can now import multiple employees at once into a regular pay run while it is in Draft state.
24 October 2025
Introduced DepartmentsFeatured
Efficiently organize your workforce by according to different divisions or units such as Marketing, Sales, HR, Finance, and Operations
18 September 2025
Update Bank Account Linked to Zoho BooksFeatured
You can now update the bank account linked to Zoho Books to ensure seamless integration and accurate financial tracking.
2 September 2025
Mark Organization Tax Details as Applied ForFeatured
If you’ve applied for your organization’s tax identification details but haven’t received them yet, you can now mark the tax fields as Applied For and process pay runs.
28 August 2025
Add Terminated Employees Directly to Prior PayrollFeatured
Previously, adding terminated employees to prior payroll required adding them as active employees first and then terminating them. With this update, terminated employees can be added directly to prior payroll without changing their employment status.
17 July 2025
Process Payroll by Entering Only Time-Off HoursFeatured
You can now process payroll by entering only time-off hours, such as sick leave or vacation, without adding earnings.
16 July 2025
Terminate Employees After Regular Payroll CompletionFeatured
It is now possible to terminate employees even after they have been included in the month’s regular payroll. This allows you to mark employees as terminated without undoing or adjusting payroll. Note that employees skipped in the last payroll cannot be terminated.
16 July 2025
Enable or Disable Employee Portal for Multiple EmployeesFeatured
You can now enable or disable Employee Portal access for multiple employees at once. Select the employees in the Employees module and update their portal access in a single action.
29 May 2025
Multi-State PayrollsFeatured
You can now run payrolls for employees working across different U.S. states. Zoho Payroll supports work locations and employee addresses in all states and takes care of state-specific tax rules, including reciprocity agreements where they apply.
29 May 2025
Multiple Pay RatesFeatured
Some employees take on more than one role in your organization. You can assign different pay rates to each role they perform. When you run payroll, their pay will be calculated based on the hours worked under each role, ensuring fair compensation.
29 May 2025
Custom RolesFeatured
Some users may need full access to Zoho Payroll, while others need limited access based on their role. With custom roles, you can go beyond default options and define exactly what each user can view, create, edit, or delete. For example, you can create a role like Senior Financial Reporter with view-only access.
29 May 2025
Reporting TagsFeatured
Reporting tags let you categorize payroll data using custom labels like work shifts or cost centers. You can assign these tags to employees and filter payroll reports based on them. This gives you a clear view of where your payroll costs are going.
29 May 2025
Manage DocumentsFeatured
The Documents feature in Zoho Payroll lets you securely store and organize all payroll-related files in one place. You can upload employee-specific documents like ID proofs or offer letters, as well as organization-level files like company policies or compliance records.
29 May 2025
Bonus PayrollFeatured
Bonus payroll lets you issue bonuses such as year-end bonuses or performance-based rewards outside the regular pay schedule. Unlike other payroll types, there’s no need to specify a pay period.
29 May 2025
Off-Cycle PayrollFeatured
There may be situations where certain payments need to be processed outside the regular payroll schedule. Off-cycle payroll allows you to disburse such payments, whether for corrections or time-sensitive disbursements that require immediate attention based on the pay period you specify.
29 May 2025
Approvals for Pay RunsFeatured
Approvals are configured automatically based on user roles and permissions in Zoho Payroll. Users with the right access can approve pay runs submitted by others. This ensures every pay run is reviewed before it's processed.
8 May 2025
Instant Bank Account Verification for Direct Deposits with PlaidFeatured
When setting up Direct Deposit in Zoho Payroll, you can now verify your bank account instantly using Plaid. Just log in securely through Plaid to complete the setup quickly.
24 March 2025
Share Screen Recordings with our Support TeamFeatured
You can now share a screen recording of the issue with us while reaching out to our support team to have your issues resolved.
20 March 2025
Extend The Deadline To Approve Your Pay RunFeatured
To approve pay runs that have crossed the deadline, you can now adjust the pay date or change the payment mode to Check (Only allowed till 5PM EST on Pay Day). If you choose to adjust the pay date, ensure you select a date at least two working days after the current pay date.
20 March 2025
Change Payment Mode to CheckFeatured
If your employees' direct deposit information is pending verification, you can still proceed with the pay run by changing their payment mode to Check. Note that this change will only be applicable for the current pay run you're working on.
