Glossary
Overview
This glossary collects the terms that appear repeatedly across the site.
Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accumulator | Balance object that stores values across periods or scopes |
| Calendar | Runtime processing object for a pay group, run type, period, and payment date |
| Calendar group | Ordered set of calendars processed together |
| Eligibility group | Rule-based grouping that controls which elements apply |
| Element | Payroll or absence building block identified by PIN |
| Pay entity | Legal or country boundary for payroll processing |
| Pay group | Operational population grouped by frequency and rules |
| PIN | Pay Item Name identifier used internally by the engine |
| Process list | Ordered set of sections and elements for calculation |
| Retroactivity | Reprocessing of prior-period effects caused by later changes |
| Segmentation | Splitting a period or element resolution due to mid-period changes |
| Supporting element | Formula, variable, bracket, date, duration, or similar helper object |
Key Takeaways
- Shared vocabulary reduces ambiguity between functional and technical teams.
- Most production issues become easier to explain once the calendar and PIN terms are aligned.