compliance

docs/source/compliance.rst

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 What are the Responsibilities of Payroll Function?
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+The responsibilities of the payroll practitioner will differ depending on the size of the
+organization, the number of jurisdictions in which they pay, the reporting structure under
+which they work, and whether there are other related departments, such as human resources,
+finance and administration in the organization.
+
+Small and medium-sized organizations may have payroll practitioners whose positions
+include other functions that, in a larger organization, would fall under other departments.
+This payroll practitioner may be required to handle multiple tasks, such as employee
+recruitment, human resource policy development, benefits administration, accounts payable,
+accounts receivable, budgets and/or administration. These practitioners must have excellent
+knowledge of all areas for which they are responsible and be aware of the resources available
+to provide advice and information.
+
+Larger organizations may have a distinct payroll department with specific payroll positions,
+in addition to separate human resources, accounting and administration groups. Even in a
+multi-departmental organization, payroll practitioners must have knowledge of the various
+stages of the life cycle of an employee. From hiring through termination of employment,
+many of these stages will impact how to produce the employee's pay and prepare required
+reports.