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It's automated Aussie payroll software. 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

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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.

ATO-certified payroll reports

Automate Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 reporting with our payroll software and simplify compliance with the Australian Taxation Office.

Modern award interpretation

Choose from over 50 of the most common Modern Awards already defined and ready to use, or create your own dynamic rule sets.

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.

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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.

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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 Swag, 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.

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.

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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