Payroll
Important Information
Printed Payroll Checks
Printed payroll checks are mailed directly to the employee from College Station.
Employees are highly encouraged to enroll in direct deposit.
Below are detailed instructions for enrolling in direct deposit from your Workday home screen:
- Click the Pay Application
- Select Payment Elections
- Click Add
- In the Account Information section add the following:
- Account Nickname. Workday Services recommends you use this to distinguish between accounts
- Routing Transit Number. This is a 9 digit number found on a check, deposit slip or in your banking information online
- Bank Name. This is the name of your Bank (e.g. Bank of America)
- Account Type. Select Checking or Savings
- Account Number. This is located on a check, deposit slip or in your banking information online.
- Click OK
IRS PAYCHECKUP FLYER
Everyone should check their withholding.*The Payroll Department is unable to provide any tax advice. Please contact your Certified Public Accountant or Tax Professional.
Payroll Check Distribution and Payment Schedules
Mission
The mission of the Payroll Office is to support the division of Finance & Administration to ensure that the University meets its mission and objectives through the appropriate review and monitoring of all payroll documents, while following the guidelines of the State of Texas, the policies and regulations of The Texas A&M University System and the rules and procedures of Tarleton State University.
Important Updates & Information
Direct Deposit
Enrollment and changes to Direct Deposit may be made at any time in Workday. For Step By Step instructions with screen shots, consult the following Job Aids in Workday Help:
- From Paycheck to Payment Elections
- Managing Your Bank Accounts
Acceptance of Gifts
As per Internal Revenue Service regulations and as stated in The Texas A&M University System Policy 31.01.99.M0.01, gift certificates and other cash equivalents are taxable regardless of value. In addition, some non-cash awards, gifts, or plaques received by employees, depending on value, may also be taxable. Departments providing ‘de minimus’ fringe benefits should be aware that the employees are subject to being taxed for these items.
Additional Payroll Information
Employees starting on the second People & Culture Orientation date of the month, may not receive their first payroll until the next bi-weekly process.