Introduction/Purpose:

The purpose of the slab master in an HRMS is to facilitate the management and configuration of salary slabs or structures within the system. By using the slab, the HRMS system automatically calculates the tax deductions and net salaries for employees based on their salary slabs.

How To Navigate:

The navigation to record a Slab Master in the HRMS system typically involves the following steps:

• Click on the main navigation icon which is located on the top right corner of the screen then click on the Payroll section which is located on the left side menus on the screen.

• Click on the slab master section which is located in the masters under Payroll. After clicking on this link you can navigate Slab Master Listing.

Listing:

The Slab Master allows users to view all approved & pending slab master records. The key features of the Slab Master listing are included below:

• Record Filter: The filter option allows users to filter the list of records based on visible columns, such as
  • Name 
  • Code  
  • Slab Type  
  • Slab Options  
  • Range Between   
  • Apply for 
  • Added Date  
  • Updated Date 
  • Approval Status

• Show All Listing Columns: This option allows the user to clear all Filters and display all records on the Listing page.

• Advance Search: This option allows users to filter data with single or Multiple criteria in Column Name with options like
  • Equal
  • Not Equal
  • Begins, 
  • Does Not Begin with
  • Ends With
  • It does Not End with
  • Contains
  • Does Not Contain 

• Export Data: Selected Records, Current Page records or All records can be exported by users with listed Columns or All Columns to a spreadsheet or other file format for further analysis or reporting.

• Hide/Show Column:
  • This option allows users to customize columns by adding/removing columns to display from the Listing page.
  • In this option user have to select the column which they want to view in the list, if the user unchecks/unselect all column then the system will give an error message that “Please check at least one column”
  • The user can view the following actions in this sections:
  • Ok: On clicking the “Ok” button, the user can submit the checked option, and based on the selection, the column will display to the user in the list.
  • Cancel: On clicking this button the user can cancel the check column

• Delete:
  • The Delete option allows the user to delete the record. The user first has to select at least one record; otherwise, the system will give an error message “Please select at least one record”.
  • After clicking on the delete button, a pop-up message will appear: “Are you sure you want to delete the selected record?”
  • Along with this message, the user can perform the following actions:
    • Delete: This option allows the user to delete the selected record.
    • Cancel: This option allows the user to cancel the selected record and go back to the Slab Master listing

Recording & Update:

Users can add new slab records by clicking the “Add New” Button and fill the required fields

• Name*: This field represents the name or title of the Slab type. It is a descriptive label that identifies the specific type of Slab such as a TDS slab.

• Print Name*: This field refers to the name that will be displayed or printed to identify a specific slab in the Slab Master. It is a descriptive name that helps users easily recognize and differentiate between different slabs.

• Component: The Component field represents a specific element or factor that contributes to the calculation or definition of the slab. It could be a component related to compensation, benefits, allowances, or any other factor that determines the slab structure. The Component fields such as basic salary, housing Allowance, Leave allowance, Lunch Allowance etc.

• Apply For*: This field indicates the purpose or reason for which the slab is applicable. It could specify the application of the slab to a particular group of employees, a specific compensation plan, a benefits scheme, or any other relevant context. This field includes TDS, Salary, and Surcharge.

• Slab Type*: Slab type categorizes or classifies slabs based on a common characteristic or criteria. It helps in organizing and managing slabs efficiently. For example, slabs could be categorized based on
  • Designation
  • TDS Based
  • Amount Based
  • Employee Group Based 
  • Role Based
  • Meal card Based

• Slab Options *: Slab Options represent the available choices or alternatives within a specific slab type. Slab options such as Amount based, Percentage Based

• Range Between*: This field specifies the numerical range or interval between two values within a slab. It determines the boundaries of the slab, often related to financial figures, such as salary brackets or benefit tiers.

• Status*: The Status field represents the current state or condition of the slab. It indicates whether the slab is active, inactive, pending, or any other relevant status.
  

Slab Master Transaction

• ‘+’ icon: This option allows the user to add multiple slab master transaction by entering following details

• From Amount*: This field denotes the starting or lower limit of the range for a specific slab. It signifies the minimum value that falls within the slab’s range.

• To Amount*: The To Amount field represents the ending or upper limit of the range for a specific slab. It signifies the maximum value that falls within the slab’s range.

• Result Value*: This field signifies the calculated or derived value associated with the slab. It represents the output or outcome of the slab calculation or definition.

• “-” icon: This option allows the user to remove the slab master transactions

The user can perform the following action in this section:

• Submit: This option allows the user to submit the Slab master record in the database.

These Slab Master records will get saved if No approval flow is defined and if any approval flow is defined it will go for approval to the respective approving authority

• Discard: This option allows the user to discard the record and no changes will get created if adding or modifications will not get saved if updating.

• Action: The action option allows the user to edit the record if the record has not been approved or if the user is the final approver. Users can also view the Activity Log for that transaction.

• Edit: On clicking the edit option, the user can edit the Slab Master record.

The user will be able to perform the following actions in this section:

• Update: This option allows the user to Approve the Slab Master record.

• Discard: This option allows the user to discard the Slab Master record and does not change the selected record.

• Activity Log: In the Activity Log option, the user can view the transaction history of Slab Master, such as
  • Status (pending, Submit for Approval,  approved).
  • Time and Date of Transaction
  • Execution time 

Key Note for the Slab Master:

• The user can use the slab master in the component field to define the formula.