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has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Whatever the size of your business, the same rule applies when it comes to payroll \u2013 be compliant or face penalties. However, when you\u2019re a small or medium-sized business, you most likely don\u2019t have the luxury of in-house or external professionals helping you <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/services\/managed-payroll\/\">manage your payroll function<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">So, how can you ensure you\u2019re doing the right thing when paying employees?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use this New Zealand payroll handbook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Our comprehensive payroll guide takes you through the basics of payroll in New Zealand, from regular Inland Revenue filing to correct record-keeping, leave calculations and minimum wage rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">In our New Zealand payroll guide, we\u2019ll cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Key payroll facts and figures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Payday filing essentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Leave entitlements&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Leave pay calculation methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">KiwiSaver and other deductions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Record-keeping obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">How payroll software can help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>To download the payroll guide, fill in the form on the right.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/payroll-basics-preview-image-1024x819.webp\" alt=\"payroll basics preview image\" class=\"wp-image-55230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/payroll-basics-preview-image-1024x819.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/payroll-basics-preview-image-300x240.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/payroll-basics-preview-image-768x614.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/payroll-basics-preview-image-440x352.webp 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/payroll-basics-preview-image.webp 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is it important for business owners to understand payroll?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">It\u2019s critical that business owners take the time to understand payroll, for a number of reasons. Here\u2019s just a few\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employees\u2019 pay is at the heart of employment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">As much as everyone wants a job that they love, work has one main purpose \u2013 to earn money. As a business owner, it\u2019s both your legal and moral obligation to ensure that employees are paid the money that they have earned. Incorrect pay can deeply affect an employee\u2019s personal life and have big repercussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incorrect payroll can lead to penalties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Many people find payroll challenging, but not being across your obligations can be costly. Employment New Zealand can impose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employment.govt.nz\/leave-and-holidays\/family-violence-leave\/workplace-policies-penalties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">significant penalties<\/a> on owners and businesses who have not paid their employees correctly. This doesn\u2019t just affect your bottom line \u2013 it can affect your reputation too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It doesn\u2019t have to be time-consuming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If you\u2019re not knowledgeable about the payroll process, the monthly pay run can become a dreaded event. Luckily, it doesn\u2019t have to be. It can be super easy if business owners choose to embrace <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/products\/payroll-software\/\">payroll software<\/a> and automate a lot of those key entitlements. Let technology help you understand how payroll works and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Woman-on-her-laptop-1024x601.webp\" alt=\"Woman on her laptop\" class=\"wp-image-55229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Woman-on-her-laptop-1024x601.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Woman-on-her-laptop-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Woman-on-her-laptop-768x451.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Woman-on-her-laptop-1536x901.webp 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Woman-on-her-laptop-864x508.webp 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Woman-on-her-laptop-440x258.webp 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Woman-on-her-laptop.webp 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of payroll deductions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Every employee will have their own set of specific deductions and tax payments, depending on their eligibility, rate of pay and chosen contributions to schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PAYE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">All employees in New Zealand who are earning a wage or salary are liable for PAYE (pay as you earn). It is the responsibility of the employer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business.govt.nz\/tax-and-accounting\/tax-when-you-have-employees\/paye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deduct and pay<\/a> PAYE income tax on behalf of your employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KiwiSaver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The KiwiSaver scheme is designed to support New Zealanders with long term savings. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ird.govt.nz\/kiwisaver\/kiwisaver-employers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The scheme<\/a> itself is voluntary for employees but all employers by law must check whether their employees would like to opt-in and if so, what percentage of their pay they would like to put in the fund every month. Employers also have to contribute a minimum of 3.5% of the employee\u2019s gross salary or wages every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employer Superannuation Contribution Tax (ESCT)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">All employer contributions to KiwiSaver are liable for Employer Superannuation Contribution Tax, which must be calculated and paid to Inland Revenue with every pay run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student loan payments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">For some employees with student loans, their student loan repayments must be made from their wage or salary. Employers should make these deductions and can make additional deductions if the employee requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Child support payments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">For some employees, there may be a requirement to deduct child support payments. As an employer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business.govt.nz\/tax-and-accounting\/tax-when-you-have-employees\/payroll-deductions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you will be notified<\/a> by Inland Revenue if this is the case. They will also clarify how much is required as a deduction with each pay cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Woman-in-her-office-table-focused-on-desk-work-1024x601.webp\" alt=\"Woman in her office table focused on desk work\" class=\"wp-image-55228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Woman-in-her-office-table-focused-on-desk-work-1024x601.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Woman-in-her-office-table-focused-on-desk-work-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Woman-in-her-office-table-focused-on-desk-work-768x451.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Woman-in-her-office-table-focused-on-desk-work-1536x901.webp 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Woman-in-her-office-table-focused-on-desk-work-864x508.webp 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Woman-in-her-office-table-focused-on-desk-work-440x258.webp 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Woman-in-her-office-table-focused-on-desk-work.webp 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are some important payroll records a business should keep?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">According to Employment New Zealand, employee records must be kept for a period of seven years, even if employees have left your organisation. Wages, time, holiday and leave records should be kept for six years. If records aren\u2019t kept correctly, New Zealand employers could receive a penalty of $100,000. Records must be kept in good, legible condition and in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.employment.govt.nz\/starting-employment\/rights-and-responsibilities\/record-keeping#scroll-to-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employment New Zealand<\/a> states that the information required to be kept includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Employee\u2019s name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Employee\u2019s postal address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Employee\u2019s age (if under 20 years old)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Employee\u2019s commencement date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">A signed copy of the employment agreement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">A copy of their tax code declaration (IR330)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Pay rate paid to the employee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Gross and net amounts paid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Any deductions from the gross amount&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Details of any incentive-based payment, bonus or other monetary allowance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hours of work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The work expected of the employee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Whether the employee is full-time, part time or casual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Whether the employee is permanent or temporary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The number of hours worked in a pay period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The dates they last became entitled to annual holidays, sick leave and their current entitlements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The dates of leave taken, including annual holidays, sick leave and bereavement, and payment received for each<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Any annual leave cashed up, as well as the date and amount paid for each entitlement year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The dates and number of hours worked on public holidays and the payment for these<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The dates of, and payments for, any public holidays or alternative holidays they didn\u2019t work but were entitled to holiday pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The cash value of any alternative holidays they gave up for payment KiwiSaver contributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Amount deducted from pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Pay period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Date(s) paid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Employer contribution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">During employment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The cash value for any board and lodgings provided<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Details of any employment relations or education leave taken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The date when employment ended, and the amount of holiday pay they received at the end of employment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Calculator-beside-the-laptop-1024x601.webp\" alt=\"Calculator beside the laptop\" 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class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common payroll mistakes businesses make<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Every employer has to deal with payroll, so it\u2019s unsurprising that the same mistakes often crop up. Here are some of the most common ones\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not keeping records<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">It\u2019s not enough to know you\u2019re doing the right thing with your payroll \u2013 you have to be able to prove it. As we\u2019ve mentioned, New Zealand employers are legally obligated to keep employee payroll information for a number of years. This can be a real challenge for many employers, especially if you\u2019re reliant on paper records. <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/products\/payroll-software\/\">Payroll software<\/a> comes in really useful as a place for digital records that are secure and easy to access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Misinterpreting the Holidays Act (2003)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If there\u2019s one piece of legislation that haunts payroll professionals and employers in New Zealand, it\u2019s the Holidays Act (2003). This legislation is designed to support employees but it often causes confusion for employers, particularly in regards to leave entitlements and pay. It\u2019s critical that you <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/navigating-the-holidays-act-2003-and-ensuring-payroll-compliance\/\">understand exactly what entitlements<\/a> your employees have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Missing the latest legislation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">There\u2019s often new updates to legislation when it comes to employee pay. From varying pay rates for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/work\/requirements-for-work-visas\/wage-rates-for-work-visas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">migrant employees<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/resources\/minimum-wage-increase\/\">minimum wage increases<\/a>, employers need to be across what their obligations are. After all, employers that break employment law could be liable for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.govt.nz\/act\/public\/1983\/0143\/latest\/whole.html#DLM74856\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">significant penalties<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to speed up and optimise your payroll processes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">These digital tips and tricks can make a huge difference to the time you spend on payroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Automate public holidays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Here in New Zealand, we love our public holidays. With every employee entitled to up to <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/public-holidays-your-obligations-employer-or-payroll-professional\/\">12 public holidays a year<\/a>, these days off are a great opportunity to get out with friends, escape to the beach or just relax at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">However, when it comes to managing the payroll process, public holidays can be a bit of a headache. Employers and payroll professionals have to contend with the ambiguity of the <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/holidays-act-2003-managing-compliance\/\">Holidays Act<\/a>, and keep on top of regional anniversary days if their teams are spread across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Great payroll software like <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/solutions\/leave-management-software\/\">91爆料 Payroll<\/a> allows for public holidays to be factored into wage calculations automatically, so you can feel confident that you\u2019re paying employees correctly based on their location and time spent at, or away from work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Make use of pre-built wage calculations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Speaking of allocating the correct pay, did you know that some payroll software features <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/solutions\/automated-payroll\/\">pre-built wage calculations<\/a>? By adding an extra level of digital measurement to your monthly wages, it gives you more confidence when it comes to accurate calculations and compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">When set up correctly, these calculations include all the standard deductions for employees, such as PAYE and ACC levies, as well as the deductions that vary by individual, such as Kiwisaver contributions or child support payments. That\u2019s a ton of individual admin saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Harness a pay conditions engine to manage complex employment agreements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Sometimes employment agreements can be as unique and complex as employees themselves. If you\u2019re a business owner or a payroll professional juggling a host of <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/solutions\/partner-dashboard\/\">very different clients<\/a>, it can take a long time to factor a lot of different clauses and conditions into employee wages each pay run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">That\u2019s where a <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/solutions\/pay-conditions-engine\/\">customisable pay conditions engine<\/a> comes in. It allows you to set those tricky conditions so that they\u2019re automatically applied to the right employees, whether it\u2019s a specific pay rate change to a certain group or people with varying hours and wages per month. Just set the engine up, and let it run itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Pull data directly from timesheets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If your client or business has employees that work in shifts, managing timesheets can be a challenge. It often requires the employees themselves to submit their hours worked, before that data informs final pay runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">For many businesses, that whole system spans paper and digital mediums, with plenty of manual data handling in the middle. What if you had a payroll platform that could streamline the whole process? Software like <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/solutions\/time-and-attendance-software\/\">91爆料 Payroll<\/a> does just that, with an easy employee portal that works directly with the payroll features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Consider how integrations can support you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If you look at the technology you currently use, how many platforms are you juggling? More importantly, do they work together? It\u2019s all very well having the brightest and best accounting software, but it becomes a bit useless if it <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/blog\/why-do-todays-accountants-need-globally-agile-tech-stack\/\">doesn\u2019t share information<\/a> with your payroll system. The same applies if your team are submitting leave requests through a different platform, but those same leave bookings aren\u2019t automatically factored into the monthly pay runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">When looking at how payroll software can save you time, make sure to consider how well that software plays with others. A software provider that enables a <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/integrations\/\">host of easy integrations<\/a> will ensure that data is automatically shared with a variety of different platforms, so you\u2019re spending less time transferring data between them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Make use of payroll systems with reporting features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">It\u2019s important to have a top-level overview of payroll in a business, whether you\u2019re a business owner or a payroll professional working with a client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Rather than getting lost in the weeds of an Excel document for hours at a time, good payroll software can <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/solutions\/automated-payroll\/\">generate reports<\/a> in a few clicks, so that you can easily get the data you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Review and update your payroll processes regularly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The world moves fast. All these tips we\u2019ve shared weren\u2019t even possible in payroll technology a few years ago, and yet now they\u2019re essential if you want to save valuable time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">With that in mind, it pays to regularly assess your payroll process to ensure that you\u2019re taking full advantage of the opportunities that are out there. <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/solutions\/automated-payroll\/\">New automation features<\/a> will keep dropping in the market as AI takes hold, which could completely transform the way we do payroll now. Make sure you\u2019re reviewing how your processes are completed and where they could be improved, as you never know what new time-saving tricks could be coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Barista-on-her-laptop-1024x601.webp\" alt=\"Barista on her laptop\" class=\"wp-image-55226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Barista-on-her-laptop-1024x601.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Barista-on-her-laptop-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Barista-on-her-laptop-768x451.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Barista-on-her-laptop-1536x901.webp 1536w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Barista-on-her-laptop-864x508.webp 864w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Barista-on-her-laptop-440x258.webp 440w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/07\/Barista-on-her-laptop.webp 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can payroll software help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/products\/payroll-software\/\">91爆料\u2019s payroll software<\/a> is built to streamline payroll. Not only does it provide one safe space for all your critical information, records and past updates, but it&#8217;s built specifically for the complexities of New Zealand employment law. 91爆料 can automate Holidays Act calculations (including AWE\/RDP), manage KiwiSaver contributions and as an IRD-recognised intermediary, handle your payday filing for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Our payroll software is part of our Employment Operating System, which seamlessly connects HR, payroll and people. From recruitment and onboarding to performance management and professional development, empower your team to operate at their best.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">To find out how we can help transform your business, <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/nz\/request-a-demo\/\">book a demo today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-700-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xs-font-size wp-elements-898acff1c3bce8d256746089797725a8\"><em><em>The information in this article is current as at 1 April 2026, and has been prepared by 91爆料 Pty Ltd (ABN 11 160 047 709) and its related bodies corporate (91爆料). The views expressed in this article are general information only, are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees, and should not be relied on as professional advice. Some information is based on data supplied by third parties. 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