Outsourced payroll. Simplify your pay run.

Accurate and compliant outsourced payroll, no matter your business size.

  • Award interpretation, compliance, and integration with popular software.
  • Save time and cut down on administrative tasks.
  • Reduce payroll errors and ensure employees are paid accurately every time.
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Accurate and compliant outsourced payroll, no matter your business size.

  • Award interpretation, compliance, and integration with popular software.
  • Save time and cut down on administrative tasks.
  • Reduce payroll errors and ensure employees are paid accurately every time.

Up to 75% cost savings on your payroll processing.

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Employee self-service for easy management

Our employee self-service portal gives your team access to their pay information, providing flexibility to update their own details and saving you from ad-hoc requests.

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Locally processed by a local payroll team

Our dedicated payroll specialists are located across Australia, giving you real-time help from experts who understand region-specific regulatory requirements.

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End-to-end payroll outsourcing services

Your dedicated payroll partner will own the payroll processing outcomes for your business – no matter how complex your payroll. Backed by a team of human resource, legal and HR software experts, you will always be ahead of important legislative and best practices.

Complex payroll? We’ve got it sorted for you.

60,000+

employees paid per month

750+

outsourced payroll clients

$400M+

in wages, processed per month

300,000+

Businesses supported globally

Make payroll easy with our outsourced payroll services.

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Reporting

Benefit from extensive reporting, including EOFY processes and submission of TFN declarations to the ATO.

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Pay conditions

Experience the best in pay conditions automation, including the largest Award interpretation library in Australia.

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Implementation

Ensure you’re up and running in no time, thanks to our proven implementation processes.

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Processing

We take care of the end-to-end payroll processing of your employee salaries (weekly, fortnightly or monthly).

Trusted payroll provider to hundreds of Australian companies.

“We provide payroll for our clients to ensure we’re meeting all of their service needs, and it would usually just break even. But now it’s driving profit. Once Employment Hero Payroll is up and running, we will have increased profit by around 5%.”

Daniel Markham, Accountant and Business Analyst

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“Employment Hero Payroll has just made my life measurably simpler and I don’t have any worries about the storage of data, or losing data. It’s all kept securely in the cloud and accessible from wherever I happen to be working. The fact that I can pick up data and run payroll from wherever I am in the world is a key point for me.

Chris Gascoyne, Company Director

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“As an IR professional with over 30 years of experience, this is one of the best processes I have ever been a part of.

Judy A, IR Professional

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Scalable payroll services that grow with your business.

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Discover our powerful payroll software

Automate as much of your payroll processes as you like with our fully integrated HR and payroll platform. Reduce double data handling and errors, and never lose a timesheet or leave request again.

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Dedicated implementation

When you outsource your payroll, our managed payroll experts will look after your entire implementation journey from start to finish.

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Supported by experts

Enjoy expert advice and support, with help on request from our HR and Legal teams – during and after implementation.

The smarter way to manage people, payroll and productivity.

FAQS

Does outsourced payroll ensure alignment with payroll regulations?

Outsourced payroll services are designed to ensure alignment with payroll regulations. Providers specialise in maintaining compliance with regional and local payroll laws, including tax filing, wage calculations, and employee benefits. Their expertise helps ensure that your payroll processes are accurate, up-to-date, and in full compliance with all applicable regulations.

Does outsourcing payroll help with payroll compliance?

Our payroll specialists are well-versed in current payroll laws and regulations, ensuring that your payroll processes adhere to relevant requirements. We stay updated on changes in legislation, reducing the risk of non-compliance and the potential penalties associated with it in your business.

Is payroll outsourcing a more cost-effective solution than an in-house payroll department?

Payroll outsourcing is often a more cost-effective solution than maintaining an in-house payroll department. Outsourcing reduces the need for dedicated payroll staff and training, which can lower overhead costs. Additionally, outsourcing providers are experts in payroll management, which can minimise errors and the associated costs of compliance penalties.

What does basic payroll outsourcing cost?
What should my business look for in an outsourced payroll provider?

When choosing your outsourced payroll partner, your business should consider factors like a proven track record, positive reviews, scalability, and enforced data security measures. Employment Hero covers these bases, along with offering an accessible customer support team, and a system that integrates easily with your existing HR and accounting software.