eSTAR Job Aids

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eSTAR Job Aids

• Promote accuracy. Job aids outline correct procedures for entering time, leave, and schedules, helping users avoid common mistakes that can lead to payroll errors or corrections.
• Ensure consistency. Standardized instructions ensure timekeeping tasks are completed the same way across departments/agencies, which supports uniform payroll processing and auditing.
• Reduce payroll exceptions. By clearly explaining how to resolve issues such as missing punches, “0” hours, or red-level exceptions, job aids help minimize payroll flags and audits.
• Support timely submissions and approvals. Job aids clarify deadlines, approval steps, and roles, helping managers, eSTAR Auditors/Timekeepers and employees complete timesheets on time so payroll can be processed without delays.
• Improve compliance and audit readiness. Documented procedures help ensure timekeeping practices align with policy and regulatory requirements, making audits smoother and more efficient.
• Save time and resources. Easy-to-follow job aids reduce the need for repeated questions and one-on-one assistance, allowing payroll and timekeeping staff to focus on higher-level tasks.