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End-to-end intelligent payroll
Next-level payroll automation
ATO-certified payroll reports
Modern award interpretation
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.

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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Scalable according to business needs – Payroll software offers flexible scalability, allowing businesses to adapt their payroll processes to changing needs.
- 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.
- 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.