how to process only on paycheque during pay cycle; need to keep pay cycle open for other employees

You can process a paycheque for only one employee while keeping the pay cycle open for the other employees.
 

1. Go to Payroll, select Employees, and then choose Run Payroll.
2. Select the appropriate pay schedule and pay period, then click Continue.
3. When QuickBooks displays the employees for that pay run, uncheck the employees you don't want to pay.
4. Enter or review their pay details, then select Preview for [number] employees.
5. Review the pay run, and then select Submit Payroll.
    

The other employees won't be included in that pay run, so you can process their pay separately when you're ready.

If you have further questions, feel free to reply to this thread.