A starting point for clearer priorities and measurable progress. Make the targets your own.
Implement a new, automated payroll system with 100% accuracy
Increase payroll data reporting speed by 30%
Reduce payroll processing errors by 50%
Set your baseline. Check where you are today, then choose targets that stretch your team.
Agree on ownership. Give each key result a clear owner and a source of data.
Check in every week. Review the numbers, share confidence, and decide what needs attention.
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HR & People OKR example
Suggested timeframe: Set with your team
1 objective · 3 key results
Example targets. Adapt to your baseline before you start.---
title: Enhance efficiency and accuracy in payroll metrics
objectives:
- title: Enhance efficiency and accuracy in payroll metrics
outcomes:
- title: Implement a new, automated payroll system with 100% accuracy
from: 0.0
to: 100.0
score_format: _number_%
initiatives:
- title: Identify reliable automated payroll software that fulfills company's
needs
- title: Train employees on new payroll system's use and confidentiality issues
- title: Validate payroll system output to ensure 100% accuracy
- title: Increase payroll data reporting speed by 30%
from: 0.0
to: 100.0
score_format: _number_%
initiatives:
- title: Train employees on efficient use of upgraded payroll system
- title: Implement data indexing for faster payroll data retrieval
- title: Upgrade current payroll software to a more updated, faster version
- title: Reduce payroll processing errors by 50%
from: 0.0
to: 100.0
score_format: _number_%
initiatives:
- title: Upgrade payroll software to a more reliable system
- title: Provide staff training for payroll processing protocols
- title: Implement a payroll audit system to detect discrepancies
Establish and optimize an efficient payroll plan
Enhance compliance and precision in payroll management
Streamline the entire recruitment process for efficiency