Payroll software for Australia

Cloud-based payroll software Australia provides anytime, anywhere access to payroll data simplifying global management, enabling automated updates, and supporting seamless integrations with other systems.

Businesses use payroll software Australia to simplify and streamline payroll management processes, reduce administrative burden, and boost accuracy and compliance.

Payroll software Australia thelps you comply with federal, state, and local laws by automating tax calculations, deductions, and filings and providing reporting and record-keeping for audits.

Features of efficient payroll software Australia include automated payroll processing, employee self-service capabilities, and built-in reporting and analytics.

To run payroll software in Australia, you need essential company details (like your ABN), employee information (TFN, bank details, pay rates), and time records. From there, a modern, cloud-based payroll solution requires an internet connection, a web browser, and some configuration but no traditional coding or customization.

Yes, you can run payroll software internationally. For best results, use a solution that is specifically designed to handle payroll for employees in multiple countries.

Typically, payroll software integrates with your HRIS platform via an API or prebuilt connector, providing a secure pathway for automated data exchange between the systems. With Workday, no integration is required your data flows automatically between HR solutions and payroll.

Workday helps you submit the right data at the right time and keeps pace with STP changes. You get validations before submission, audit trails after, and views to resolve issues fast. Start with our Single Touch Payroll guide and dive into audits in Reporting & Analytics. For practical tips on staying ahead, see the blog: 3 ways to get ahead of global payroll complexity.

ATO compliant payroll supports STP reporting, correct PAYG withholding, superannuation reporting, and accurate employee and company IDs (TFN/ABN). It keeps records, protects data, and shows a clear audit path. Learn what STP involves in our STP guide, and review checks and evidence in Reporting & Analytics. For broader context, this blog explains why payroll needs a data-led approach: Why HR leaders are taking a more strategic view of payroll.

Yes. Workday is enterprise payroll software built for complex structures—multiple entities, awards/EBAs, cost centres, and large teams. AI flags outliers early; approvals and roles keep control tight. If you pay across regions, manage it in one place with Global Payroll. See how payroll connects to HR in this blog: From transactional to strategic—how payroll and HCM work together.

Workday unifies HR and payroll software Australia teams rely on, so one source of truth drives each pay run. HR updates flow straight to payroll; payroll costs post to finance with fewer hand-offs. Explore HCM and automate steps in Payroll Management. For the bigger picture, read: A connected HR and payroll experience.

Employee self service payroll lets people view payslips, update bank and tax details, and fix small issues on mobile. Fewer tickets for payroll. Faster answers for staff. See it in action in Employee Self-Service, and learn why this shift frees teams to focus on higher-value work: Why HR leaders are taking a more strategic view of payroll.

Yes. Modern cloud payroll software uses strict access controls, encryption, and audit logs, and it scales to peak loads at pay time. Updates arrive without downtime, so you stay current with local rules. See how you track and explain changes in Reporting & Analytics, and explore the HR angle in our AU blog hub: Human Resources.