Setting Up ATB Payroll Access for Admins and Sub-Users

Last updated: June 11, 2026

This guide will walk you through the initial setup of your ATB Payroll account and how to grant access to additional team members (sub-users).

Part 1: Initial Admin Setup & Onboarding Through ATB Payroll

The Corporate Admin must complete the initial set-up before other users can access the platform.

1. Initial Login

2. Preliminary Questionnaire

Upon your first login, you will be presented with four setup questions. Complete these questions to generate your account dashboard.

3. Complete the Onboarding Form

Once you reach the dashboard:

  • Click the "Start Onboarding" button.

  • Fill out the onboarding form with your business details (see image below for reference)

  • Continue through the steps until you reach the "Confirming Details" screen and confirm the details.

You will know you have completed this step once you see the following screen:

4. Sub-User Login

Once the Admin has saved these permissions, the sub-user can now log in at:

https://payroll.atb.com/login

Part 2: Granting Access to Sub-Users through ATB Business

The Admin must manually grant the sub-user permissions through the ATB Business platform.

1. Access Permission Settings

  • Log in to ATB Business.

  • Locate the Admin header at the top of the page.

  • Select "Roles" from the drop-down menu. This page can also be found here.

2. Configure Permissions

  • Select an Existing Role to edit or Create a new one.

  • Navigate to the "Services & Permissions" section.

  • Locate the "Payroll service" option at the bottom and ensure the checkbox is checked to provide access to your sub-users (see image below for reference).

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