Payroll software for small businesses.
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Looking for a way to reduce the time spent on payroll tasks? Our software is made by payroll experts, and has all the features needed for simplified pay runs, compliance, administration, and reporting.

Keep payroll simple.

We asked our users about Employment Hero…

  • 89% agreed that our platform decreased paperwork
  • 85% saw a better onboarding experience
  • 81% said that it improved payroll efficiency
  • 42% said that it saved time on HR admin

Automate as much of your payroll processes as you like.

Automated online payroll

Experience the ease of automated payroll calculations and the convenience of managing payroll from any location with our cloud-based software.

ATO-certified payroll reports

Streamline your payroll compliance with the Australian Taxation Office through automated Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 reporting.

Modern award interpretation

Access over 50 pre-defined Modern Awards, or customise your own dynamic rule sets to suit your needs.

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Cloud-based, automated payroll

Manage your payroll with our cloud-based system and mobile app, allowing you to handle payroll tasks from anywhere. Our self-service portal lets employees update their personal and superannuation details and view payslips online.

Leave management

Keep leave management straightforward and calculate holiday pay and standard working hours, for added support in compliance with Fair Work regulations. Our leave reports provide insights into leave balances, liabilities, and business costs.

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Time tracking and attendance

Track employee hours with built-in timesheets, location monitoring, and alerts for missed shifts. Enable shift bidding and allow employees to submit timesheets through our self-service portal, capturing shift start, break, and end times.

Employee rostering

Simplify shift scheduling and gain complete visibility with our user-friendly mobile app. Create rosters using standard working day templates, assign roles, and duplicate schedules with ease.

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Looking to outsource payroll? Small business managed payroll, led by experts

Save time and money

Reduce the time and cost of running payroll manually, and leave it to the experts. With a managed payroll solution, you could be saving up to 75% of associated payroll costs.

Full service payroll management

Never spend hours on payroll again. Our payroll specialists will manage and oversee the entire payroll process, from compliance regulations and reporting, to pay runs (weekly, fortnightly or monthly).

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Support with compliance with local employment law

Our specialists stay up to date with relevant employment law and Modern Awards that impact your payroll process. We can help to ensure that your small business is safe from penalties or non-compliance risks.

Access our full suite of payroll services.

Payroll processing
Pay employees accurately
Payroll records and reports
Payroll tax
Payroll deductions
Custom pay periods

Payroll software for small businesses FAQS

What is payroll software?

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

What is Single Touch Payroll (STP)?

Single Touch Payroll (STP) legislation requires employers to report wages, PAYG withholding, and superannuation information directly to the ATO using an online payroll system.

How can payroll software help businesses?

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.

What is the right payroll system for small businesses?

The ideal payroll system for small businesses is one that is user-friendly, scalable, and compliant with regulatory requirements. Our payroll solutions are designed specifically for small businesses, offering easy integration, automated processes, and exceptional support to ensure your payroll operations run smoothly and efficiently.

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