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What are Payroll Automation OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
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 Automation. 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.
The best tools for writing perfect Payroll Automation OKRs
Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.
Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt
Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Tability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.
Payroll Automation OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Payroll Automation Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to streamline and optimize the payroll process
ObjectiveStreamline and optimize the payroll process
KRImplement 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
- KRDecrease 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
- KREnsure 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
OKRs to streamline human resources tasks including payroll and work permits
- ObjectiveStreamline human resources tasks including payroll and work permits
- KRDigitize 90% of human resources documents using automation software
- Convert 90% of HR documents using automation software
- Train HR staff to use digitization automation software
- Select appropriate software for automating document digitization
- KRAchieve a 100% success rate in obtaining work permits for necessary employees
- Prepare accurate and complete application packages
- Track permit application progress timely
- Ensure eligibility requirements are met by all employees
- KRCut payroll process time by 30% with new software integration
- Train staff on new software utilization
- Implement and monitor software efficiency regularly
- Identify and procure suitable payroll processing software
OKRs to optimize payroll process for efficiency
- ObjectiveOptimize payroll process for efficiency
- KRReduce 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
- KRIncrease 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
- KRAchieve 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
Payroll Automation OKR best practices
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
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the 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.
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
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.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the 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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
More Payroll Automation OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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- OKRs to implement comprehensively effective PPE procedures
- OKRs to achieve a 2.4X boost in revenue growth for the year
- OKRs to enhance platform usability for heightened customer satisfaction and retention