Microsoft Dynamics GP HR & Payroll
Human resources management including employee records, payroll processing, benefits administration, time and attendance, and talent management.
HR & Payroll is a core strength for Microsoft Dynamics GP — a primary capability included in standard deployments. The product is best suited to existing gp customers planning migration to dynamics 365 business central.
The hr & payroll scope Microsoft Dynamics GP ships, grouped as the product itself organises it.
Human Resources8
Core employee record-keeping including organizational structure, pay steps, and company HR preferences.
- Employee Numbering and HR PreferencesSets employee numbering schemes and company-wide Human Resources preferences.
- User Access to Employee InformationGrants and copies user-level access to employee records and HR windows.
- Organizational Structure SetupSets up divisions, departments, positions, locations, and supervisor records that define company structure.
- Pay Step TablesBuilds pay step tables and links pay codes to position codes.
- ADA Requirements and Skills TrackingRecords ADA physical requirements, employee skills, interviews, and training courses.
- Employee Numbering and HR PreferencesSets employee numbering schemes and company-wide Human Resources preferences.
- User Access to Employee InformationGrants and copies user-level access to employee records and HR windows.
- Organizational Structure SetupSets up divisions, departments, positions, locations, and supervisor records that define company structure.
- Pay Step TablesBuilds pay step tables and links pay codes to position codes.
- ADA Requirements and Skills TrackingRecords ADA physical requirements, employee skills, interviews, and training courses.
- Attendance and Benefit SetupConfigures attendance tracking and benefit plan setup for employees.
- Social Security Number MaskingMasks employee social security numbers displayed on Human Resources windows.
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Build my requirements →Position Control5
Defines position plans and seats and links them to payroll processing and default posting accounts.
- Position Plans and SeatsSets up position plans, position codes within a plan, and individual position seats.
- Employee-to-Seat AssignmentAssigns employees and pay codes to position seats and default attributes.
- Position Plan Import from ExcelImports a full position plan from an Excel workbook.
- Position Control Payroll EffectsDetermines how position control settings affect payroll processing, pay rate updates, and fund accounts.
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Build my requirements →Concur Expense Integration3
Imports Concur expense report transactions into GP and manages employee reimbursement processing.
- Concur Integrator ConfigurationInstalls and configures the Concur Expense Integrator and maps GP account segments to Concur fields.
- Expense Report Import and ReimbursementImports Concur expense report transactions on a recurring basis and processes employee reimbursement.
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Build my requirements →Advanced Human Resources9
Adds benefit lifecycle management, certification/license/training tracking, and employee health and wellness modules on top of core HR.
- Benefit Lifecycle ManagerManages employee benefit plan lifecycles with multi-user access.
- Certification, License, and Training ManagerTracks employee certifications, licenses, and training completion.
- Employee Health and WellnessTracks employee health and wellness program participation.
- Advanced HR Security SetupSets up security tasks, roles, and alternate forms/reports access for Advanced Human Resources.
- Employee Dependents and BeneficiariesRecords employee dependents, beneficiaries, and benefit dependents tied to benefit plans.
- Benefit Lifecycle ManagerManages employee benefit plan lifecycles with multi-user access.
- Certification, License, and Training ManagerTracks employee certifications, licenses, and training completion.
- Employee Health and WellnessTracks employee health and wellness program participation.
- Advanced HR Security SetupSets up security tasks, roles, and alternate forms/reports access for Advanced Human Resources.
- Employee Dependents and BeneficiariesRecords employee dependents, beneficiaries, and benefit dependents tied to benefit plans.
- Certification, License, and Training EntryEnters and mass-updates individual certification, license, and training records for employees.
- Health and Wellness EntryRecords health and wellness events, including injury and illness details, per employee.
- Advanced HR Inquiries and ReportsProvides certification, license, training, and health-and-wellness history inquiries plus Excel-based and SmartList Builder reports.
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Build my requirements →Advanced Payroll4
Adds pay policy management, department and shift setup, and payroll-hours-to-general-ledger posting on top of core payroll.
- Advanced Payroll Security SetupSets up security tasks, roles, and alternate/modified forms and reports access for Advanced Payroll.
- Pay Policy ManagerDefines and prioritizes pay policies and assigns them by company, department, position, or shift.
- Payroll Hours to General LedgerPosts payroll hours detail to the general ledger with configurable posting accounts and pay code options.
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Build my requirements →U.S. Payroll10
Processes U.S. payroll from setup and employee cards through transactions, direct deposit, and year-end reporting.
- Payroll Setup and CodesSets up payroll codes, deductions, benefits, taxes, compensation codes, and employee classes.
- Employee, Tax, and Deduction CardsMaintains employee cards, tax cards, deduction and benefit cards, and beginning balances.
- Payroll Transaction Entry and PostingEnters and posts payroll batches, including editable pay rates.
- Payroll Inquiries and ReportsReviews employee and payroll card inquiries and prints payroll reports.
- Payroll Utilities and RoutinesRuns company record utilities, tax utilities, payroll updates, and government form and report routines.
- Payroll Setup and CodesSets up payroll codes, deductions, benefits, taxes, compensation codes, and employee classes.
- Employee, Tax, and Deduction CardsMaintains employee cards, tax cards, deduction and benefit cards, and beginning balances.
- Payroll Transaction Entry and PostingEnters and posts payroll batches, including editable pay rates.
- Payroll Inquiries and ReportsReviews employee and payroll card inquiries and prints payroll reports.
- Payroll Utilities and RoutinesRuns company record utilities, tax utilities, payroll updates, and government form and report routines.
- Payroll Direct DepositSets up ACH files and employee/deduction direct deposit and runs the related routines and reports.
- Affordable Care Act ReportingTracks and reports data required for Affordable Care Act compliance.
- Employee Self Service TimecardsSets up and configures employee self-service timecard entry options.
- U.S. Year-End ProcessingRuns U.S. payroll year-end tasks including W-2 statement production.
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Build my requirements →Canadian Payroll Year-End4
Prepares and files Canadian T4/T4A and RL-1 year-end tax forms and applies annual tax rate updates.
- Canadian Year-End Checklist and PreparationWalks through the year-end checklist, tax update installation, and required access codes.
- Electronic T4/T4A and RL-1 FilingFiles T4/T4A and RL-1 slips electronically in XML format, including amended or cancelled filings.
- Canadian Tax Rate UpdatesApplies annual federal and provincial tax rate and personal amount changes.
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Build my requirements →Payroll Connect3
Imports third-party (ADP) payroll transactions into the general ledger.
- Payroll Connect SetupInstalls and configures Payroll Connect for importing external payroll data.
- ADP Transaction ImportImports ADP payroll transactions into the general ledger.
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Build my requirements →Payroll Extensions4
Extends payroll with payables integration, an overtime rate manager, and deduction-in-arrears handling.
- Payroll Integration to PayablesPasses payroll deduction amounts through to Payables Management for vendor remittance.
- Overtime Rate ManagerCalculates overtime hours and pay rates under multiple overtime calculation methods.
- Deduction in ArrearsTracks and recovers employee deductions that could not be fully withheld in a pay period.
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Build my requirements →PTO Manager3
Automates paid-time-off accrual schedules, maximums, and processing tied to payroll.
- PTO Codes and Accrual SchedulesDefines PTO codes, accrual schedules, waiting periods, and carry-over and maximum limits.
- PTO Accrual Assignment and ProcessingAssigns accrual schedules to employees and processes PTO accrual through payroll, including check voids.
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Build my requirements →The Microsoft Dynamics GP Evaluation Kit
An independent assessment of Microsoft Dynamics GP — strengths, gaps and real pricing — plus a requirements template you can score its hr & payroll against alongside every other system on your shortlist.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Evaluation Kit
2026 Edition · PDF guide + XLSX template
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- Buyer's guide (PDF): Microsoft Dynamics GP independently assessed — where it is strong, where it is not, and what it actually costs
- Requirements template (XLSX): weight your requirements and score vendors side by side
- Structured by module, so hr & payroll sits alongside the rest of your scope
- The questions to put to the vendor and to implementation partners
Microsoft Dynamics GP Evaluation Kit
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HR & Payroll — strength by vendor
| Vendor | Strength | Best for | Starting price | Implementation | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ★★★ strong | Large enterprises moving from on-premise Oracle to cloud | Custom | 9–18 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Mid-to-large companies in the Microsoft ecosystem | $50/user/mo | 6–14 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Large enterprises wanting industry-specific cloud ERP | Custom | 9–18 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | People-centric organisations needing unified HR + finance | Custom | 6–12 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Public sector, education, and professional services organisations | $95/user/mo | 5–10 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Government contractors, A&E firms, and project-centric businesses | $75/user/mo | 4–9 months | |
| ★★★ strong | Large manufacturers and distributors with complex operations | Custom | 9–18 months | |
| ★★★ strong | Existing GP customers planning migration to Dynamics 365 Business Central | $75/user/mo | 3–6 months |
Evaluating hr & payroll on Microsoft Dynamics GP
What to put in front of the vendor before you commit.
- 1Country-specific payroll and tax compliance
- 2Multi-country and multi-currency payroll
- 3Integration with time clocks and biometric systems
- 4Talent management depth (recruiting, performance, learning)
- 5Employee self-service and mobile access
Microsoft Dynamics GP starts at $75/user/mo with a typical total cost of $40K–$200K and a 3–6 months implementation.
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Microsoft Dynamics GP HR & Payroll FAQ
Does Dynamics GP run U.S. payroll natively?
Yes. Dynamics GP processes U.S. payroll natively — setup, employee cards, transactions, direct deposit, and year-end reporting — rather than requiring a third-party payroll add-on for domestic runs.
Does Dynamics GP support Canadian payroll?
Yes. Dynamics GP includes Canadian payroll year-end processing, preparing and filing T4/T4A and RL-1 tax forms and applying annual tax rate updates, alongside its U.S. payroll module.
Can Dynamics GP integrate with ADP or Concur?
Yes. Payroll Connect imports third-party ADP payroll transactions into the general ledger, and a separate Concur integration imports expense report transactions and manages employee reimbursement.
Does Dynamics GP track paid time off automatically?
Yes. PTO Manager automates paid-time-off accrual schedules, maximums, and processing tied directly to payroll runs.
Should a company adopt Dynamics GP's HR module for a new implementation?
GP's HR and payroll are mature and full-featured for US/Canadian processing, but Microsoft has moved GP into maintenance mode with support through 2028. New buyers are steered toward Dynamics 365 Business Central or Human Resources instead of a fresh GP deployment.
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