Payroll without the pressure.
Employment Hero takes care of the hard stuff so that you don’t have to. Whether you’re an owner managing payroll yourself or a growing business looking to streamline processes, Intelligent Payroll adapts to your needs and takes payroll off your plate.
Payroll that fits into the big picture
Employment Hero’s payroll isn’t a standalone tool. That means leave management, timesheets, salaries and employee data flow seamlessly together, eliminating double-handling, spreadsheets and siloes.
Payroll processes anyone can master
Whether you’re in HR, ops or finance, payroll might not be your job title: but it’s on your plate. Intelligent Payroll is built to be intuitive, reliable and stress-free. Non-specialists can run compliant payroll with confidence, and experts can go further, faster.
Have confidence in compliance
Employment Hero reviews, calculates, and processes your payroll – including automated Payday Filing. 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.
Run payroll the smart way.
Run payroll in minutes, not days with AI automation. Our tech flags anomalies before they become big issues, and cuts out busy work and manual handling. And if things get tricky, our local experts have your back.
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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.
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.
Automated payroll. But smarter.
Unlike traditional payroll solutions, Intelligent Payroll isn’t just automation: it’s smarter. By combining machine learning with expert support, we ensure the highest level of compliance and accuracy.
Built-in payroll
One system. One source of truth. One smarter way to run payroll.
Less admin, more control
Made for the unsung heroes who make payday happen.
Compliant, not complex
Running a business is stressful. Compliance shouldn’t be.
Support when you need it
Power, not paperwork. With real people to help when you need them.
Don’t just take it from us…
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.
See the results for yourself.
81%
more efficient payroll processing
39%
time saved on employment-related tasks
$45K
saved* yearly in software subscription costs
150+
payroll steps consolidated into a few clicks
Payroll software FAQs
Payroll software helps New Zealand businesses run pay cycles with confidence. It automates tasks like wage calculations, PAYE deductions, KiwiSaver contributions, IRD payday filing, and leave management—so you can stay compliant and focus on growing your team.
In New Zealand, payroll compliance means getting the details right, every time. Great payroll software will:
- Automatically handle PAYE and submit payday filing to the IRD
- Track and manage KiwiSaver contributions accurately
- Apply Holidays Act entitlements and leave calculations (including Average Weekly and Relevant Daily Pay)
- Keep secure records ready for audits or reporting
Kiwi payroll rules can be complex, and spreadsheets leave room for error. Payroll software automates calculations, files directly with IRD, and ensures you’re always using the latest compliance rules. That means less time on admin, and fewer compliance headaches.
You’ve got options.
- Use payroll software directly to manage payroll in-house and file straight with IRD
- Or choose a PAYE intermediary, like Employment Hero’s Managed Payroll service, to take care of it all on your behalf
Here’s what matters most:
- Direct IRD integration for seamless payday filing
- Built-in KiwiSaver and tax compliance
- Leave management that aligns with the Holidays Act
- Employee self-service including on mobile, and secure cloud storage
- Local support, pluspayroll integrations with your HR and accounting tools
Definitely. Employment Hero integrates with popular accounting platforms like Xero and MYOB, as well as rostering and HR tools—keeping everything in sync, from hours worked to final pays.
Look for a platform that fits your team size and setup—whether you’re running a small local business or managing multiple sites. It should be easy to use, scale with you, and stay up-to-date with all the latest employment and tax regulations in Aotearoa.
Even the best software needs good inputs. Common mistakes include:
- Incorrectly classifying employees
- Miscalculating leave under the Holidays Act
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