Add a Deduction Code for Employee Pension Contributions

Payroll Administrator Guide

Version
R2025.2.1
ft:lastEdition
2025-12-01
Add a Deduction Code for Employee Pension Contributions

This topic outlines the specific settings required to create a deduction code for employee pension auto-enrolment contributions. For general information about creating deduction codes,see Create Deductions in the Dayforce Implementation Guide.

To create a deduction code for employee pension auto-enrolment contributions:

  1. Go to Payroll Setup > Earnings and Deductions, and click the Deductions tab.
  2. Click Add to open the Add Deduction dialog box.
  3. In the Tax Type field, select Post-tax.
  4. In the Country field, select Ireland.
  5. In the Process for Employment field, select Regular Payroll.
  6. In the Tax and Compliance dialog box, select a Post Tax rule with the Pension checkbox selected. For more information about creating tax compliance rule, see Tax Compliance Rules in the Dayforce Implementation Guide.
  7. Complete the required fields. See the reference table below for more information.
  8. Click Save.
Field values required to create a deduction code for employee pension contributions
Field Required Value
General Tab
Name

The deduction name used in Dayforce, such as MyFuture Fund EE.

Display Name

The deduction display name that is shown on payslips and reports, such as MyFuture FundEE.

Important: The name must contain MyFuture Fund or MyFuture FundEE so that the code is accurately reported to the NAERSA and correctly labeled in payslips.

Reference Code Cross-reference code for the deduction, used in imports and exports of data from Dayforce to other applications.
Active Select the checkbox to indicate that the deduction is active.
Options Tab
Source Select Payroll.
Allow Partial Select the checkbox to allow Dayforce to calculate and subtract partial payments for the deduction.
Parameters Tab
Calculation Type Select Flat Amount.
Apply from Normal Checks by Legal Entity Select Only within primary legal.
Access Select Pay Group or Employee Override.
Pay Group tab
Click Add and select the pay group that the deduction applies to.