Step-by-Step Process:
Log in to your CStore Essentials Web Account
Open your browser and go to:
https://www.pdicstoreessentials.com/On the top-right corner, click CSE Login.
Enter your User Name & Password and click Login to access your account.
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Navigate to the Employees Section
On the left side of the screen, click on Payroll
Next, click on Employees
Click on the “+” button to add a new employee
Enter the Employee Information
Fields on the Create Employee Page
1. First Name / Last Name
Enter the employee’s first name and last name.
These are mandatory fields for identifying the employee in the system.
2. Clock In/Out Mode
Dropdown field to select the employee’s clock-in/clock-out mode.
Options include:
Password – Employee can clock in/out using password.
Finger Print – Employee can clock in/out using fingerprint. Currently under development, employees can only clock in and out using passwords.
3. Create Pay Checks from CStorePro
Yes/No option to enable or disable pay check creation for this employee.
Select Yes if you want the system to generate pay checks for this employee.
4. Last 4 Digits of SSN
Enter the last four digits of the employee’s Social Security Number.
Used for identification and payroll compliance.
5. Pay Type
Dropdown field to select the pay type:
Hourly – Employee is paid based on hours worked.
Salary – Employee is paid a fixed amount per pay period.
6. Pay Rate
Enter the employee’s hourly rate or salary amount based on the selected pay type.
This value is used to calculate gross pay during payroll processing.
7. Tax Withholdings
Enter applicable tax amounts for:
Federal
State
Local
Local Service
These values determine deductions from the employee’s pay check.
8. Payroll Advance Account
Optional field to link an advance account for tracking any cash advances given to the employee.
Action Buttons
Cancel – Discards the entry and closes the window.
Create Employee – Saves the employee details and adds them to the employee list.
✅ Note: The fingerprint option is currently under development; only the password option is supported at this time
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit employee details after adding them?
Can I edit employee details after adding them?
Yes, you can update an employee's information by navigating to the Employees section and selecting the employee’s profile.
Is the fingerprint clock-in/out feature available?
Is the fingerprint clock-in/out feature available?
Not yet. The fingerprint option is under development. Currently, employees can only clock in and out using passwords.
What happens if I don’t select “YES” for payroll checks?
What happens if I don’t select “YES” for payroll checks?
If you choose NO, you will not be able to print payroll checks directly from PDI CStore Essentials for that employee.
Can I delete an employee after they’ve been added?
Can I delete an employee after they’ve been added?
Yes, you can remove an employee by accessing their profile and selecting the delete option.