The off-cycle workbench provides functions that are not part of regular payroll accounting. In contrast to normal payroll accounting, where you create payroll results for employees on a regularly scheduled basis, the off-cycle payroll function lets you run payroll whenever you wish.

To use the off-cycle functionality, you need to set up the system appropriately by carrying out the steps under Advanced Holiday Pay and On-Demand Payroll in Customizing for Payroll: United Kingdom.

In the Payroll Accounting component for Great Britain, the off-cycle functionality allows you to carry out the following activities:

• Advanced holiday pay
• On-demand payroll
• Payment history