It’s automated payroll software. But smarter.
Automate your payroll processes by harnessing the power of a fully integrated payroll platform

Designed for NZ businesses and outsourced payroll providers, remove frustrations and improve compliance with our build-in leave entitlements and holiday pay calculator.

Automate IRD Payday filing with Employment Hero Payroll. All employment and payroll information can be submitted directly to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

Automatically sync all HR data, online timesheet, and leave balance to ensure no delays to payroll.
Automate your payroll processes by harnessing the power of a fully integrated payroll platform

Designed for NZ businesses and outsourced payroll providers, remove frustrations and improve compliance with our build-in leave entitlements and holiday pay calculator.

Automate IRD Payday filing with Employment Hero Payroll. All employment and payroll information can be submitted directly to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

Automatically sync all HR data, online timesheet, and leave balance to ensure no delays to payroll.
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End-to-end intelligent payroll

Next-level payroll automation
Reduce manual entry and handover errors with centralised employee data. Get pre-payroll automatically consolidated from records, documents, schedules, time off requests, and more.

Payroll reporting to IRD
Automatically submit PAYE data seamlessly to the Inland Revenue and eliminate the manual file upload process.

Automated deductions
Automate pay runs and generate payroll reports on employee earnings, leave, deductions, Kiwisaver and PAYE payments.
Helping New Zealand businesses grow and thrive
Watch the impact Employment Hero has made for the team at Behemoth Brewing Company, as they continue to innovate and grow their team.
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Payroll like you didn’t think was possible

Pre-payroll done for you
Say goodbye to missed information and last minute chasing. Pay run is automatically compiled from different data points in the platform. You can easily run checks, make final approvals or declines, upload amendments, and action any pending tasks—all from one place. Once ready submit it with just a click.
Complex pay run processing made easy
Employment Hero reviews, calculates, and processes your payroll. Once ready, you get notified for a final check with a simple visual dashboard with key information and warned of any errors or discrepancies. Easily submit any revisions or approve the pay run with just a click.


Make post-payroll tasks effortless
Save time on those same recurring tasks to focus on running a tight ship. Automatically calculate and sync pension payments, get payslips created and posted to your employees, and send salary journal to the general ledger.
Bye to manual data exports, hello to automated reporting
Streamline automated reporting without manual data exports. Generate detailed payment summaries and other payroll reports to help your business comply with the IRD.


Shield your payroll with waterproof compliance
Employment Hero is IRD-recognised software, simplifying your tax reporting process as you automatically submit essential documents. Ensure employees are paid at the correct pay rates according to Fair Work, and say goodbye to regular payroll audits.
Drive better decisions with powerful insights
No more complex spreadsheet formulas or running blind. Make data-driven decisions with a variety of payroll reports. Access pay run variance, run audits, calculate gross-to-net, and more. Payroll data also allows you to uncover important financial metrics like budget, salary distribution, and payment cycle reports.

Integrate seamlessly with your other tools
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