Employee Identity
Full legal name, employee ID, date of birth, and a government ID reference to match I-9 and payroll records for accurate identity resolution.
A standardized PAF reduces payroll errors, speeds onboarding and offboarding, and creates a single source of truth for employment changes across systems and teams.
Many organizations route the PAF electronically to create an audit trail and to trigger downstream integrations with payroll and HRIS systems.
Full legal name, employee ID, date of birth, and a government ID reference to match I-9 and payroll records for accurate identity resolution.
Job title, department, store/location code, full/part-time indicator, standard schedule and manager assignment so staffing and scheduling systems remain aligned.
Pay type (hourly/salary), wage or salary rate, overtime eligibility, pay grade and commission plan notes to ensure payroll applies correct calculations and taxes.
Start, change, or termination date entered as MM/DD/YYYY to determine leave accruals, benefits eligibility windows, and payroll cutoff handling.
Required signatory block for manager and HR approvals with printed name, signature, and dated approval to validate business authorization for the action.
Links or references to W-4, I-9, background check, offer letter, or separation notice so the PAF serves as a single index for compliance files.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Employee ID mapping | Link to HRIS employee_id field for automatic match. |
| Approver routing | Sequential route manager → HR → payroll with reminders. |
| Attachments handling | Require W-4 and I-9 attachments on hire actions. |
| Post-submit action | Trigger payroll job for next available cycle. |
Confirm SSO, API access, and storage location policies before adopting a platform so automated PAF routing complies with internal security requirements.
Complete Section 2 within three business days of hire (8 CFR §274a.2)
Collect a signed Form W-4 at hire to determine federal income tax withholding
Submit PAF before payroll cutoff to ensure changes apply to the upcoming pay period
Submit employee changes within the carrier-defined enrollment window
Retain completed PAF and attachments per retention policy immediately after action
The interface is simple and easy-to-use for our team; more importantly, it is just as easy for our customers.
I can process and execute all of these documents online with 100% compliance and built-in security.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |