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  • Running your first payroll

    PeopleGem includes full UK payroll with RTI filing.

    Pay run

    Create a pay run for the period; PeopleGem calculates PAYE, NI and pensions.

    RTI filing

    Submit your FPS to HMRC using your own Government Gateway credentials.

    Payslips

    Send payslips straight to employee inboxes with one click.

  • Clocking in with the kiosk

    Staff can clock in and out using the kiosk or face check-in.

    Kiosk setup

    Enable the kiosk in Settings, set an exit passcode and idle timers.

    Rounding & breaks

    Configure clock-card rounding and graduated break deductions to match your payroll rules.

  • Setting up your company and branches

    Welcome to PeopleGem. This guide walks you through the first steps.

    1. Create your company

    From the super admin, add your company profile, logo and default branch.

    2. Add branches

    Create a branch for each physical location. Branch admins can be scoped to specific branches.

    3. Invite staff

    Add employees and assign roles. Each person gets a self-service login.

  • Building your first rota

    The rota builder lets you schedule shifts in minutes.

    Create shifts

    Drag to create shifts on the weekly grid, then assign staff.

    Publish

    Publish to notify staff instantly via WhatsApp, SMS or email from your branch number.

    Recurring rotas

    Save a week as a recurring template and copy it forward.