Payroll software 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 software 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 time and attendance, leave management, salaries and employee data flow seamlessly together, eliminating double-handling, spreadsheets and siloes.

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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.

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Built-in payroll

One system. One source of truth. One smarter way to run payroll.

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Less admin, more control

Made for the unsung heroes who make payday happen.

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Compliant, not complex

Running a business is stressful. Compliance shouldn’t be.

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Support when you need it

Power, not paperwork. With real people to help when you need them.

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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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

Plans to suit your business

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Lite

Automate payroll and streamline HR processes with the full people tech stack, in one employment platform.

First 3 hires via SmartMatch

Includes:

Applicant Tracking System

Roster Management

Time Off Management

Onboarding and Offboarding

Payroll

$19

per employee/month

Upgrades Available

HR Advisory

Learning Bundle

Learning Plus

Global Teams (EOR)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Premium

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Lite

Automate payroll and streamline HR processes with the full people tech stack, in one employment platform.

$19
First 3 hires via SmartMatch

Includes:

Applicant Tracking System

Roster Management

Time Off Management

Onboarding and Offboarding

Payroll

Upgrades

HR Advisory

Learning Bundle

Learning Plus

Global Teams (EOR)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Premium

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Plus

Elevate your HR operations with a comprehensive solution. Conduct effective performance reviews, manage expenses efficiently, and generate custom reports for better insights and decision-making.

First 3 hires via SmartMatch

Everything in Lite, and:

Performance Management

Expenses Management

Learning Management System

Custom Reporting

$29

per employee/month

Upgrades Available

HR Advisory

Learning Bundle

Learning Plus

Global Teams (EOR)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Premium

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Plus

Elevate your HR operations with a comprehensive solution. Conduct effective performance reviews, manage expenses efficiently, and generate custom reports for better insights and decision-making.

$29
First 3 hires via SmartMatch

Everything in Lite, and:

Performance Management

Expenses Management

Learning Management System

Custom Reporting

Upgrades

HR Advisory

Learning Bundle

Learning Plus

Global Teams (EOR)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Premium

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Unlimited

Best value

Optimise all your HR, payroll, hiring, and employee engagement processes in combination with expert support and extended learning management.

Unlimited hires via SmartMatch

Includes everything in Plus and:

Telephone Support

Single Sign-On

Learning Bundle

HR Advisory

Representation in Claims

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

$49

per employee/month

Upgrades Available

Learning Plus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Premium

Global Teams (EOR)

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Recommended

Unlimited

Optimise all your HR, payroll, hiring, and employee engagement processes in combination with expert support and extended learning management.

$49
Unlimited hires via SmartMatch

Includes everything in Plus and:

Telephone Support

Single Sign-On

Learning Bundle

HR Advisory

Representation in Claims

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Upgrades

Learning Plus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Premium

Global Teams (EOR)

Payroll software FAQs

Payroll software helps businesses automate their payroll processes. This can include tasks like payroll processing, payroll calculation, tax filing, and detailed reports.

One of the significant benefits of using payroll software is that it can help businesses avoid penalties for non-compliance with payroll tax laws. These laws can be complicated and subject to change, which can make it challenging for businesses to stay on top of their obligations.

  1. Reduced administrative mistakes and improved accuracy – By adopting payroll software, small businesses can automate complex calculations and other payroll processes, minimising the risk of errors.
  2. Accurate time tracking for small businesses with shift workers – Payroll software can help provide accurate time tracking and reduce the risk of reputation loss with employees and customers alike.
  3. Ease and security of having data in the cloud – By utilising encrypted and password-protected cloud servers, payroll software ensures that you enjoy enhanced data security, and that all sensitive data remains safe from physical damage, theft, or loss.
  4. Scalable according to business needs – Payroll software offers flexible scalability, allowing businesses to adapt their payroll processes to changing needs.
  5. Comprehensive tracking and accountability – Rather than keeping files and stacks of paper in cupboards, payroll software enables you to maintain a detailed record of all payroll-related activities, including employee data, timesheet entries, earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and payments.
  6. Record keeping according to legislative requirements – Payroll software eliminates all that hassle by providing secure data archiving and storage capabilities, which ensures that historical payroll data, including audit trails, are securely preserved for the required duration as mandated by local regulations.

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