The VoltPay agent is your primary interface for managing contractor payroll. It handles operational tasks, then brings you the approvals and exceptions that need attention.
What the Agent Does
Section titled “What the Agent Does”- Prepares pay runs from approved invoices
- Checks compliance across all jurisdictions
- Routes payments through optimal rails
- Monitors regulatory changes proactively
- Generates reports and summaries
- Onboards new contractors
- Answers questions about your payroll operations
What Human Experts Do
Section titled “What Human Experts Do”When the agent encounters edge cases that require human judgment:
- Complex compliance determinations (reclassification risk, novel regulatory situations)
- Unusual payment scenarios (large amounts, blocked corridors, sanctions screening)
- Disputes or exceptions that need operational expertise
Expert interventions appear in your timeline with attribution: “Reviewed by Diana M.” You can see who reviewed the item and why.
How to Interact
Section titled “How to Interact”Natural language: Ask the agent anything in plain English.
- “Run payroll for April”
- “Add a contractor in Germany”
- “How much did we spend on LATAM contractors last quarter?”
- “What’s the status of Sofia’s payment?”
Command palette: Press Cmd+K to access structured actions:
- Pay contractor
- Onboard new contractor
- Check compliance
- Generate report
Quick actions: Pre-built shortcuts for common tasks, available in the agent pane.
Tips for Best Results
Section titled “Tips for Best Results”- Be specific: “Pay Sofia Reyes $2,400” works better than “pay my contractor”
- The agent sees what you’re viewing. If you’re on a contractor profile, it uses that context
- For complex questions, the agent may involve an expert and let you know