9 customisable OKR examples for Payroll
What are Payroll OKRs?
The OKR acronym stands for Objectives and Key Results. It's a goal-setting framework that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s, and it became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s. OKRs helps teams has a shared language to set ambitious goals and track progress towards them.
Formulating strong OKRs can be a complex endeavor, particularly for first-timers. Prioritizing outcomes over projects is crucial when developing your plans.
To aid you in setting your goals, we have compiled a collection of OKR examples customized for Payroll. Take a look at the templates below for inspiration and guidance.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Building your own Payroll OKRs with AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.
Feel free to explore our tools:
- Use our free OKR generator
- Use Tability, a complete platform to set and track OKRs and initiatives, including a GPT-4 powered goal generator
Our customisable Payroll OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Payroll. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to increase accuracy and efficiency in processing payrolls
Increase accuracy and efficiency in processing payrolls
Reduce payroll errors by 30% through advanced tracking and verification processes
Conduct bi-weekly payroll verification audits
Standardize employee timesheet submission process
Implement advanced payroll tracking software
Conduct training for payroll staff to improve knowledge of new processes by 20%
Identify areas needing improvement in current payroll procedures
Implement training and assess knowledge improvement
Develop comprehensive training program for new processes
Implement automatic payroll system to save 15% processing time
Train staff members on the new system usage
Research and select a suitable automatic payroll system
Monitor and adjust the system for efficiency
2. OKRs to improve payroll accuracy and efficiency
Improve payroll accuracy and efficiency
Increase payroll processing speed by 15% by streamlining manual processes
Identify redundant or outdated steps in the current payroll process
Implement automated payroll software to eliminate manual entries
Train staff on efficient usage of automated payroll systems
Decrease payroll errors by 20% through implementation of automated checks
Research and select appropriate payroll automation software
Train staff on new software operations
Implement and integrate selected software into system
Reduce payroll processing time by 25% by training staff on best practices
Conduct periodic evaluations to monitor improvement
Provide materials on efficient payroll processing techniques
Implement regular training sessions on payroll best practices
3. OKRs to improve efficiency of payroll processing metrics
Improve efficiency of payroll processing metrics
Train team on new payroll metrics and processes
Monitor and provide feedback on team's grasp of new processes
Schedule regular training sessions for the team
Develop comprehensive training material on new payroll metrics
Implement automated time tracking system
Research suitable automated time tracking software options
Train staff on using the new system
Purchase and install selected time tracking system
Increase payroll accuracy rate to 98%
Implement automated payroll software to reduce human error
Provide payroll processing training for staff
Conduct regular payroll audits for discrepancies
4. OKRs to streamline and optimize the payroll process
Streamline and optimize the payroll process
Increase payroll team's efficiency by providing training to enhance skills
Schedule and implement chosen training programs
Source relevant training programs for these skills
Identify skill gaps within the payroll team
Reduce payroll processing time by 20%
Implement a fully automated payroll system
Outsource payroll processing to a trusted company
Train staff on efficient payroll processing practices
Implement a new payroll software to reduce errors by 15%
Regularly monitor and evaluate software performance
Research and select an efficient payroll software
Train the HR team on the new software
5. OKRs to enhance compliance and precision in payroll management
Enhance compliance and precision in payroll management
Perform regular audits of payroll systems, ensuring 100% compliance with regulations
Regularly review and update audit procedures
Implement a compliance checklist for regulations
Establish frequent payroll system audit schedule
Conduct bi-weekly staff training sessions, improving payroll comprehension by 80%
Implement a feedback system to measure comprehension improvements
Schedule bi-weekly staff training sessions on payroll system
Develop clear, comprehensive payroll training materials
Implement a digital payroll system, reducing manual errors by 60%
Research top-rated digital payroll systems suitable for the company
Monitor, evaluate, and report system's performance and error rates
Initiate staff training for effective utilization of the new system
6. OKRs to develop comprehensive RFP questions for payroll and HR solutions
Develop comprehensive RFP questions for payroll and HR solutions
Formulate 15 insightful RFP questions about necessary HR solution features by week 6
Identify key HR solution features needed in the company
Draft 15 well-crafted RFP questions
Research exemplary RFP questions related to HR solutions
Receive positive feedback on RFP questions from at least three industry experts by week 8
Draft RFP questions by week 2
Solicit and incorporate feedback by week 7
Identify and contact three industry experts by week 4
Craft 20 detailed RFP questions that cover essential payroll functionalities by week 4
Review pertinent payroll functionalities for comprehensive understanding
Draft a list of 20 detailed questions
Review and refine questions by week 4
7. OKRs to streamline and optimize the payroll process
Streamline and optimize the payroll process
Implement automated payroll software by reducing manual entry by 50%
Train employees on utilization and benefits of the software
Select suitable automated payroll software for the company
Gradually transition from manual entry to automated system
Decrease processing time by 20% through improved payroll system efficiency
Identify bottlenecks in the current payroll system
Train staff on efficient payroll system practices
Implement automation for repetitive payroll tasks
Ensure 100% accuracy in payroll calculations and payments each cycle
Implement double-checking system for payroll calculations
Train staff on accurate payroll processing
Regularly update and review payroll software
8. OKRs to optimize payroll process for efficiency
Optimize payroll process for efficiency
Reduce manual payroll processes by 40% to minimize human error
Implement automated payroll software system in the company
Train HR employees on using the new software
Monitor and adjust software for efficiency
Increase payroll automation by 50% for enhanced productivity
Evaluate and adjust operations for continuous improvement
Train staff members on new automated payroll systems
Research and select advanced payroll automation software
Achieve 30% reduction in payroll processing time by improving workflow
Implementing automated payroll software or system
Identify and eliminate redundant payroll processing steps
Train staff on efficient payroll processing procedures
9. OKRs to improve payroll processing
Improve the accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing
Reduce the number of errors in payroll calculations by 10%
Increase employee satisfaction with the payroll process by 20%
Increase the number of employees paid on time by 15%
Payroll OKR best practices to boost success
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
Focus can only be achieve by limiting the number of competing priorities. It is crucial that you take the time to identify where you need to move the needle, and avoid adding business-as-usual activities to your OKRs.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
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Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Having good goals is only half the effort. You'll get significant more value from your OKRs if you commit to a weekly check-in process.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
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Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
How to turn your Payroll OKRs in a strategy map
OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Most teams should start with a spreadsheet if they're using OKRs for the first time. Then, once you get comfortable you can graduate to a proper OKRs-tracking tool.
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If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
More Payroll OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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OKRs to make business travel process fully digital
OKRs to increase accuracy and efficiency in processing payrolls
OKRs to improve invoice processing and payment efficiency
OKRs to refresh and modernize 70% of CC page designs
OKRs to streamline Inbound Procedures for Warehouse Efficiency
OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
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