7shifts Payroll Processing Timelines: Submission Deadlines

To ensure your payroll is processed on time for payday, it is essential to submit it by the specified cut-off times. This article outlines the 7shifts payroll submission deadlines and processing timelines.

Processing Timelines

7shifts payroll offers both 2-day and 3-day processing timelines. Most companies start with the 3-day processing timeline and may qualify for the 2-day expedited timeline after successfully completing 10 consecutive payrolls without failed funding.

3-Day Processing Timeline

The standard processing timeline for payroll is 3days. This timeline applies to most companies initially.

Payroll Submission Deadline:

• Cut-Off Time: 12:00pm PST / 3:00pm EST

• Submission Timing: 3 business days before payday.

Example of 3-day processing timeline for Payday on Friday:

• Monday: [Payroll Prep] Verify time punches (along with tips & time off) from the previous pay period.

• Tuesday: [Day 1] Submit payroll by 12:00pm PST / 3:00pmEST.

• Wednesday: [Day 2] Payroll processing continues.

• Thursday: [Day 3] Payroll processing continues.

• Friday: [Payday] Funds are deposited into employees’ bank accounts.

2-Day Processing Timeline

After completing 10 consecutive payrolls with no failed funding, companies may qualify for the 2-day expedited processing timeline. 

Payroll Submission Deadline:

• Cut-Off Time: 5:00pm PST / 8:00pm EST

• Submission Timing: 2 business days before payday.

Example of 2-day processing timeline for Payday on Friday:

• Monday & Tuesday: [Payroll Prep] Verify time punches (and tips) from the previous pay period.

• Wednesday: [Day 1] Submit payroll by 5:00pm PST / 8:00pm EST

• Thursday: [Day 2] Processing continues.

• Friday: [Payday] Funds are deposited into employees’ bank accounts.

How to Verify your Processing Timeline:

1. On the 7shifts web app, navigate to 'Payroll'.
2. On the Payroll Dashboard, hover over the payroll deadline date to view your processing timeline (either 2-day or 3-day processing).