What is a payroll number?

[jasminsain]

I often see a “payroll number” on payslips and HR documents, but I’m not entirely sure what it actually represents. Is it just an employee ID, or does it serve a specific purpose for payroll processing? I’d like to understand how payroll numbers are assigned, whether they stay the same throughout employment, and how they help employers manage salary, tax, and HR records. Anyone familiar with UK payroll systems who can break this down?

 

[isabel]

Payroll number is a special code that is given to all employees to make it easier to employees to track their pay, tax, and HR. It generally remains the same during employment and only facilitates better payroll processing and more accurately.