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.
“It automatically handles Inland Revenue reporting and removes the need to double- or triple-check everything manually, so I can feel confident that it’s handling all our team’s needs.”
Angela Tanner, Office Manager
See Employment Hero in action
Reclaim Time: Automate repetitive payroll tasks and reduce manual admin, freeing up hours each week.
Stay Compliant with Confidence: Pre-built award interpretations and automated ATO reporting keep your payroll accurate and audit ready.
Eliminate Errors: Accurate calculations, intuitive dashboards and smart timesheet checks prevent costly mistakes.
Customers rate us 4.5
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.
Payroll software for NZ businesses
Master Kiwi compliance with total confidence
Our software is built specifically for the complexities of New Zealand employment law. We automate Holidays Act calculations (including AWE/RDP), manage KiwiSaver contributions, and as an IRD-recognised intermediary, we handle your Payday Filing for you.
Smarter pay runs with automated payroll
Our automated payroll system does the heavy lifting by compiling your pay run data and using AI to flag anomalies before they become problems. You can review, approve, and process a perfect pay run in minutes, not days.
Cut down your admin with employee self-service
Empower your team and win back your time. Through the Employment Hero Work app, employees can securely access their own payslips, manage leave, and submit timesheets from their phone. That means fewer emails in your inbox and more time in your day.
Go beyond payroll with one seamless platform
Why juggle multiple systems? Unlike standalone tools, our payroll is fully integrated with our all-in-one Employment Hero OS across hiring, payroll, HR management, and employee experience.
Connect leave management, timesheets, employee data and onboarding in a single source of truth, and say goodbye to double-handling for good.
Future-Ready Payroll
Employment Hero isn’t just a tool; it’s the intelligent, all-in-one platform built for modern Kiwi businesses. You’ve seen how our seamless integration, smart automation, and uncompromising compliance take the stress out of payroll. We give you back time, protect your business from errors, and provide a partner who truly understands your needs. It’s time to find a smarter way to manage payroll.
Payroll in one smart system
Our powerful payroll is built into an all-in-one Employment Operating System, combining HR management, employee experience, and hiring in a single platform.
Less admin, more time
Our platform includes a mobile app where employees can access payslips and apply for leave, reducing your admin burden.
Compliant, not complex
We keep you compliant with New Zealand laws and automatically update for complex pay rates and Holidays Act requirements.
Support when you need it
We give you local support and a team that truly gets small business, so you have real people to help when you need them.
Payroll that just works without the busywork.
Rather than a static interface for data entry, Employment OS continuously coordinates the work that payroll requires.
Automated timesheets & rostering
Say goodbye to manual timesheets and data entry errors. Our payroll software automatically syncs your employee time and attendance with payroll to calculate pay accurately. It effortlessly handles different pay rates, allowances, and overtime for your full-time, part-time, and casual workers across New Zealand.
End-to-end leave management
Remove the administrative burden of managing leave. Our fully integrated leave management software is designed for the complexities of the Holidays Act. Employees can apply for leave via their self-service portal, and the system automatically calculates and updates leave balances correctly.
Effortless onboarding & offboarding
Our platform streamlines the entire employee journey. Simplify new employee onboarding by automatically capturing their payroll details, tax information, and KiwiSaver status. When an employee leaves, we ensure all final payments and documentation are handled correctly.
Total compliance, backed by Kiwi payroll experts
Master the Holidays Act
Stop worrying about complex leave calculations. Our payroll software includes built-in tools that automatically calculate entitlements like Relevant Daily Pay (RDP) and Average Weekly Earnings (AWE). Our system stays up-to-date with legislative changes, so your payroll is always fair and compliant.
Automated Payday Filing with IRD
Our platform is an IRD-recognised software that automatically handles all aspects of Payday Filing. This ensures your business meets its legislative requirements without the hassle of manual data transfers to Inland Revenue.
Local expert support & outsourced payroll
Get dedicated support from a local team that truly understands New Zealand small business. If you need a more hands-off approach, our team of payroll experts is here to help. Our Outsourced Payroll Services can handle your entire payroll process, from start to finish, giving you complete peace of mind.
Integrate seamlessly with your other tools
Don’t just take it from us…
“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
“It’s taken a huge burden off my plate. I get far fewer questions about policies, leave, or entitlements because people can just look it up themselves.”
Jane Oldham, People and Performance Manager
“We find the compliance report really good; it’s easy to see what’s outstanding. I love being able to focus on what I need to do, instead of waiting to find things that are out of place.”
Kate Hope-Ed, Head of Employee Experience & Safety
“A business is already complex. What we don’t need is a lot of systems. Less is more. Employment Hero brings everything together and just makes work easier.”
Hannah Miller Childs, Co-founder
“Employment Hero helped standardise things across the board, from cleaners to coaches. Employment Hero brought visibility and discipline to our operations.”
Chris Kerikeri, People and Capabilities Manager
Plans to suit your business
HR Essentials
Core HR foundations
Includes:
Leave management
Employee records
Document management
Onboarding and offboarding
Policies and compliance tools
Help centre and chat support
Designed for teams moving away from spreadsheets and manual processes.
Time & Attendance
HR Advisory
EAP
EAP Premium
Learning
Learning Plus Remove
HR Essentials
Minimum $90 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
HR Essentials
Core HR foundations
Designed for teams moving away from spreadsheets and manual processes.
Includes:
Leave management
Employee records
Document management
Onboarding and offboarding
Policies and compliance tools
Help centre and chat support
Time & Attendance
HR Advisory
EAP
EAP Premium
Learning
Learning Plus Remove
HR Essentials
Minimum $90 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
HR Engage
Build better employee experiences
Includes:
Performance reviews
Learning and development tools
Engagement surveys
Recruitment tools
Everything in HR Essentials, plus tools to support engagement, performance and growth.
Time & Attendance
HR Advisory
EAP
EAP Premium
Learning
Learning Plus
HR Engage
Minimum $130 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
HR Engage
Build better employee experiences
Everything in HR Essentials, plus tools to support engagement, performance and growth.
Includes:
Performance reviews
Learning and development tools
Engagement surveys
Recruitment tools
Time & Attendance
HR Advisory
EAP
EAP Premium
Learning
Learning Plus
HR Engage
Minimum $130 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
HR Elite
Advanced HR with greater control and flexibility
Includes:
Workflow automation
Custom fields
Advanced reporting
Advanced permissions management
Enhanced people insights
Everything in HR Engage, plus advanced automation, reporting and security.
Time & Attendance
HR Advisory
EAP
EAP Premium
Learning
Learning Plus
HR Elite
Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
HR Elite
Advanced HR with greater control and flexibility
Everything in HR Engage, plus advanced automation, reporting and security.
Includes:
Workflow automation
Custom fields
Advanced reporting
Advanced permissions management
Enhanced people insights
Time & Attendance
HR Advisory
EAP
EAP Premium
Learning
Learning Plus
HR Elite
Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
Employment Unlimited
The complete Employment Operating System
Includes:
Everything in HR Elite
Payroll
Employee Assistance Program
Priority support services
HR Advisory
Recruitment Agent
Learning Bundle
Employment Unlimited
Employment Unlimited
The complete Employment Operating System
Our most comprehensive plan.
Includes:
Everything in HR Elite
Payroll
Employee Assistance Program
Priority support services
HR Advisory
Recruitment Agent
Learning Bundle
EAP Premium
Learning Plus
Employment Unlimited
Payroll
Included with Employment Unlimited
Includes:
Unlimited pay runs
Automated tax calculations
Payroll reporting
Employee self-service
Native HR integration
Run payroll with confidence using a fully integrated payroll solution.
Managed Payroll
Payroll
Minimum $70 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
Payroll
Included with Employment Unlimited
Run payroll with confidence using a fully integrated payroll solution.
Includes:
Unlimited pay runs
Automated tax calculations
Payroll reporting
Employee self-service
Native HR integration
Managed Payroll
Payroll
Minimum $70 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
Employment Unlimited
The complete Employment Operating System
Includes:
Everything in HR Elite
Payroll
Phone support
Priority support services
Advanced automation
Recruitment Agent
Employment Unlimited
Employment Unlimited
The complete Employment Operating System
Our most comprehensive plan.
Includes:
Everything in HR Elite
Payroll
Phone support
Priority support services
Advanced automation
Recruitment Agent
EAP Premium
Learning Plus
Employment Unlimited
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