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# How To Pay Employees Outside of Payroll (Custom Pay Schedule)

## This article provides a step-by-step guide on handling payments outside of the regular payroll cycle.

In specific scenarios like issuing bonuses, reimbursing expenses, **paying contractors**, or managing one-time payments outside the regular payroll cycle, **custom schedules** become essential. This article will walk you through the process, ensuring efficient handling of these situations on PaidHR.

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1. To begin, navigate to **Pay Schedules** from the sidebar menu. Select **Custom** from the dropdown that appears.
2. Next, click on **Create Schedule**.
3. Choose Contractor, for contractors-only schedules and Choose Employees, for custom schedules involving employees.
4. Provide the following information:

     - Indicate whether the transfer is a single transfer or multiple transfer.
     - Enter the payment description, e.g., April Bonus.
     - Pick the employee(s)/ contractor(s) you want to send money to.
     - Enter the amount.
     - Tick the checkbox to confirm the details you've provided.
     - Click **Proceed** to save.

        

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