Purpose
This guide explains how to export PAPDIS files from Finity for upload to Jarvis. Jarvis requires two file types per payment period: Enrolments (member personal data) and Contributions (contribution values for each member).
Pre-Requisites
Before generating PAPDIS files, ensure:
Payroll completion for target period
All payroll runs for the period are complete
All corrections and adjustments processed
Two-week arrears timing (strongly recommended)
Export files 2 weeks behind current week
Example: During week 30, upload files for week 28
Prevents uploading incorrect data due to last-minute changes
Payment company details
Know which payment companies require file generation
Understand payroll frequency for each (Weekly/Fortnightly/FourWeekly/Monthly)
Best Practise
Temporary recruitment and payroll environments experience frequent last-minute changes. Working two weeks in arrears ensures all payroll changes and corrections are processed before file generation.
Understanding PAPDIS File Types
Jarvis requires one PAPDIS file for each tax period and each payment company:
Contributions File
Contains personal data for new enrolments and opt-ins
Creates or updates member records in Jarvis
Contains contribution values for each member
Covers the selected pay period
Required even when no new enrolments exist
Accessing Pension Data
Navigate to sidebar menu in the Finity Portal
Expand Manage Pensions
Select Pension Data Extract
Locate Jarvis tile (displayed first at top of page)
Configuration Parameters
Extract Mode
Contributions: Generate contributions PAPDIS file (includes new enrolments/opt-ins)
Frequency
Select based on payroll cycle:
Weekly
Fortnightly
FourWeekly
Monthly
Note
Adjust frequency when exporting for different worker types (e.g., fortnightly, monthly, or four-weekly workers).
Period Selector
Select the tax period for file generation
Payment Company
Select the specific payment company for file generation
File Generation Workflow
Follow this sequence for each payment company and each tax period:
Step 1: Generate Enrolments File
Set Extract Mode → Contributions
Select appropriate Frequency
Select target Period
Choose Payment Company
Click Run Report to download contributions CSV
Jarvis Upload Guidelines
IMPORTANT
Upload only one file per payment period. If you run multiple payrolls for a single period, wait until all payrolls for that period are completed before uploading.
Handling Corrections
If corrections are made after initial upload:
Re-export files using same settings (Frequency, Period, Payment Company)
Re-upload corrected files to Jarvis
Jarvis will process updated data
Prevention
Working two weeks in arrears significantly reduces the need for post-upload corrections.
Post-Generation Verification
Before uploading to Jarvis, verify:
Contribution file is generated for target period
File corresponds to correct Payment Company
Frequency matches payroll cycle for selected workers
Period matches intended submission (verify 2-week arrears if applicable
Contributions file contains data for all active and expected new members
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Multiple Payrolls in Single Period
Wait until all payroll runs complete
Generate file only once per period after final payroll
Wrong Frequency Selected
Re-generate file with correct frequency setting
Verify payroll cycle before export
Missing Data
Confirm payroll processing complete for selected period
Check Period Selector matches intended tax period
Verify Payment Company selection correct
Support
For file generation assistance or technical issues:
Contact Finity Support Team
For Jarvis upload queries:
Email: [email protected]