It’s automated payroll software for NZ businesses. But smarter.
Streamline your payroll processes by harnessing the power of a fully integrated HR and payroll software platform combined with expert support and advice.
Automate preparation, auto-check information, and run insightful reports—all from one place.
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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.
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.
Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting
Streamline STP reporting without manual data exports. Generate detailed payment summaries and other payroll reports to help your business comply with the ATO.
Shield your payroll with waterproof compliance
Employment Hero is ATO-recognised software, simplifying your STP 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. Our payroll software manages all Fair Work Commission updates for you, giving you peace of mind from payroll errors.
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.
Empower your employees to access what they need
Everyone in your company can access important HR and payroll documents like payslips and employment contracts via Employment Hero work, our employee app, or via their Employment Hero account. Past employees can also self-serve important information and documents like payslips, pay details, and employment history via their Hero Passport.
Hear what our clients have to say
“This system has greatly simplified and streamlined our employee onboarding procedures, significantly reducing the reliance on paper-based documentation.”
Monette Gildenhuys, Senior People & Culture Advisor at Santa Fe Shutters Limited
“The introduction of Employment Hero is a total game-changer for our employee value proposition. It has absolutely changed the world of our employees at Simba.”
Hailey Butler, Head of People and Culture Simba Global
Award-winning payroll software
Our award-winning payroll management software is recognised globally for providing outstanding product and customer experience.
Smart payroll integrations
Switch payroll solutions easily by importing employee time worked, leave taken and other employee details from your current payroll provider or accounting software into Employment Hero.
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Payroll software FAQs
What is payroll software?
Payroll software helps businesses automate their payroll processes. This can include tasks like payroll processing, payroll calculation, tax filing, and detailed reports.
How can payroll software help businesses?
Around 25% of SMBs do their payroll manually, and some small businesses think it’s more cost-efficient to not pay for payroll software. Here’s why we feel the opposite is true:
- It reduces administrative mistakes and improves accuracy – Payroll management is complex and prone to errors, especially for small businesses with limited resources. Payroll software automates calculations, ensuring accurate pay, taxes, deductions, and benefits. It also generates automated reports, reducing manual errors and helping maintain compliance with timely statutory reporting.
- Accurate time tracking for small businesses with shift workers – Small businesses often face cash flow challenges, making accurate timesheet tracking and rostering crucial. Errors like overpaying or under-forecasting manpower can have serious consequences. Payroll software helps by automating time tracking, reducing the risk of mistakes, and ensuring compliance. Employees can easily log hours, breaks, and time off, while built-in validation checks catch inconsistencies like overlapping shifts or missed breaks. This minimises errors and protects businesses from costly non-compliance issues.
- Ease and security of having data in the cloud – Payroll software’s cloud-based storage offers secure, convenient access to sensitive payroll data like employee records and tax forms. By eliminating physical paperwork, businesses reduce the risk of loss or theft. With encrypted, password-protected servers, payroll information stays safe, and users can manage payroll remotely, anytime.
How can small businesses benefit from using payroll software?
Here’s why using payroll software can benefit outsourced providers managing payroll for small businesses:
- Scalable according to business needs – As businesses grow, their payroll needs evolve. Payroll software offers scalable solutions, helping you manage small business clients efficiently as they expand. Manual processes can’t keep up with changes like increased headcount or new locations, but payroll software automates tasks, making it easier to track and adapt. With payroll software, you can handle a larger client portfolio without sacrificing service quality or increasing resources, allowing you to take on more clients and boost revenue while maintaining the same team size.
- Comprehensive tracking and accountability – Payroll software helps you securely track and store payroll data like employee details, earnings, deductions, taxes, and payments, eliminating the need for paper records. This is crucial for outsourced providers, as small business clients often lack proper documentation processes for sensitive payroll information. The software provides a secure audit trail, reducing the risk of data leaks and allowing you to quickly identify and address issues for multiple clients. This ensures you can offer timely advice and services when needed.
- Record keeping according to legislative requirements – Payroll software simplifies payroll record retrieval, eliminating the need to search through files—especially useful for managing multiple small business clients. It securely archives historical payroll data, preserving audit trails as required by law, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. This makes data access during audits or reviews easy and efficient. Small businesses, often without legal teams, benefit greatly by reducing compliance risks, avoiding penalties, and focusing on growth.