There are various ways to add a fixed rate pension contribution in SelectPay, depending on whether you need the change to be permanent or a one-off.
To do this, follow the steps in the relevant section below.
Permanent fixed rate contribution
To add a permanent fixed rate pension contribution, you need to create a pay element specifically for this. In the new pay element, you need to select the Pension check box, and ensure the Multiple check box is clear.
You can then assign this to any employee who wishes to make fixed rate pension contributions.
One-off fixed rate contribution
Click Payroll then click Run Payroll.
Find and select the relevant employee.
Under Amend Pay, select the pension pay element.
Click the Pension tab.
Next to employee contributions, click the drop-down menu.
Select Override then enter the additional contribution amount.
Salary sacrifice fixed rate contribution
For salary sacrifice pay elements, you can't use the pension override option. If it's usually a percentage-based contribution, you need to change this to a fixed rate. To do this, follow the steps below.
Click Payroll then click Employees.
Select the relevant employee then click Standard Pay.
Select the relevant pay element then click Open Pay Element.
Clear the Multiple check box then click Save & Close.
Click Payroll then click Run Payroll.
Find and select the relevant employee.
Under Amend Pay, enter the fixed rate contribution amount.