How this NZ-based manufacturer cut onboarding time by 70% with Employment Hero

About the business

PTS Logistics keeps New Zealand moving, from Kaitaia to Invercargill. The company specialises in heavy transport, moving everything from agricultural machinery to brand-new vehicles for leading manufacturers like Toyota, Kia, Suzuki, Mazda, and Honda.

The challenge

Before Employment Hero, PTS Logistics ran on a patchwork of manual systems. 

“We had a payroll system but no HR system,” says David Moir, CFO at PTS Logistics. “Time sheets,other than for drivers, were manually done.  Leave approvals were manual too.” 

With hundreds of drivers and multiple sites nationwide, paper processes slowed everything down and created unnecessary admin burden.

The solution

PTS Logistics implemented Employment Hero to bring HR and payroll together in one streamlined platform. 

“We were looking for the one solution to cover HR and payroll,” says Moir. “Employment Hero gave us that, all in one package.”

Now, digital timesheets, electronic leave approvals, and on-site kiosks for clocking in and out have replaced manual workflows. Managers have real-time visibility into leave calendars, while payroll and HR data flow seamlessly between systems.

The ROI

Since adopting Employment Hero, PTS Logistics has seen:

• $100k in annual cost savings, through improved efficiency and reduced admin.
• 1 full HR role saved, so the team runs leaner without compromising capability.
• 100% digital, paperless processes through automated timesheets and online approvals.

Why it matters

Beyond the clear savings, Employment Hero has given PTS Logistics stronger visibility, consistency, and confidence across every branch.

For a nationwide operation like PTS Logistics, that means smoother coordination, fewer errors, and complete confidence that every process runs the way it should.