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Payroll made powerful

Managed Payroll

We manage your payroll, so you can focus on your business and your people.

Outsource the complexities of payroll management to the experts

Datapay's Managed Payroll service lets you outsource your payroll to our expert team so your employees are paid on time every time, taking the stress out of payroll complexity and compliance.

Our team of qualified consultants leverage the power of the Datapay platform so your payroll is expertly managed without you needing to drive it yourself – so you can focus on your core business.

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Let us handle the complexities of your payroll operations.

Our Managed Payroll experience

  • 247

    combined years of experience in our Managed Payroll team
  • 63,000+

    employees currently being paid via Datapay Managed Payroll
  • 800+

    organisations in ANZ currently using Datapay Managed Payroll

With Managed Payroll, your organisation gains a dedicated consultant to serve as your single point of contact for payroll. We complete your pay runs, keep you informed with regular reporting, and provide proactive support to mitigate compliance risks.

How Datapay Managed Payroll works

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Step one

You provide data on your employees' hours worked and leave.

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Step two

We process your pay run and send encrypted reports to you for review.

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Step three

You request any changes if needed and approve the pay run.

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Step four

We finalise the pay run, employees are paid, and filings are completed.

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Why choose Datapay's Managed Payroll solution?

  • We embrace complexity – and manage it for you

    Our consultants are trained to handle legislative complexities, process payroll accurately and manage employee queries.
  • High-touch support by local, expert consultants

    Your qualified consultant works with you to boost your success, from implementation to providing payroll processing and support.
  • Robust integration with your systems and data

    Our extensive API capabilities fuel your best-of-breed workforce management and HR solution, unlocking the potential of your data.

Leverage the power of Datapay's payroll software

Datapay is designed to meet the complex payroll demands of medium to large enterprises, integrating with your existing systems to drive productivity and accuracy while providing ongoing support from our team of experts.

  • Compliance: A dedicated team of experts regularly reviews and updates Datapay to align with Australian legislation.
  • Cloud-native: Built on Datacom Cloud infrastructure, our multi-tenanted SaaS platform is secure and scalable.
  • Security: ISO 27001:2022 and ISAE 3402 Type II certified, with annual penetration testing and disaster recovery protocols.
  • Proven track record: 60 years of delivering payroll solutions across Australia and New Zealand.

Streamlined enterprise payroll software for medium to large organisations

Datapay is designed to handle the complex needs of enterprise payroll, offering greater configurability, third-party software integration and expert support to help organisations adopt more modern, accurate and efficient payroll processing.

  • Support payroll compliance

    Support for your payroll to meet regulatory standards to safeguard against costly errors, enhance efficiency and improve employee experience. Explore compliance
  • Integrate your payroll seamlessly

    Extend your workforce management with API capabilities and strategic partnerships empowering your people, processes, and payroll. See integrations
  • Maintain data security

    Designed to meet high standards of data protection and compliance, minimising payroll processing delays and protecting you from data breaches. Protect your payroll data
  • Hands-on payroll onboarding

    Modernise your payroll with expert support from our local payroll team at every step of your onboarding journey.
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Frequently asked questions

Does Datapay offer outsourced (managed) payroll?

Yes, Datapay provides the flexibility to manage your payroll in-house or outsource it to our qualified Managed Payroll team, all using the same secure cloud platform. This allows your organisation to easily transition between in-house and outsourced payroll as circumstances change.

Regardless of how you choose to manage payroll, Datapay’s employee self-service portal and mobile app means employees have easy access to their pay, leave, and personal details. Optional payroll services are also available, supported by our expert payroll team, to further streamline operations. 

What is Datapay Managed Payroll?

Datapay Managed Payroll is an outsourced payroll service that provides organisations with a dedicated, qualified payroll consultant to handle their payroll operations, allowing them to focus on their core business.

This service leverages Datapay’s powerful cloud-based payroll platform, offering all the benefits of this robust solution without the need to allocate internal time and resources to payroll management. 

What are the advantages of outsourcing your payroll?

Outsourcing your payroll can save significant time and money by eliminating hours of administrative work and training for your team. With a qualified professional managing your payroll, the risk of errors is significantly reduced, helping you avoid lengthy investigations, remediations, or costly penalties.

Your dedicated payroll consultant also provides proactive, expert support, helping you navigate compliance and legislative requirements with confidence. This allows your organisation to focus more time and resources on your core business. 

What types of organisations benefit from outsourcing their payroll?

Organisations of all sizes and industries trust Datapay's Managed Payroll service to meet their payroll needs. Over 800 organisations across New Zealand and Australia leverage our outsourced service, including those in banking, distribution, manufacturing, construction, and more.

How can I trust that my payroll will be managed correctly if I outsource it?

With Datapay, your payroll is managed by qualified consultants who are experts in local legislative requirements and compliance. This means your payroll is handled reliably and proactively. Our Managed Payroll team brings a wealth of experience to managing your payroll, giving you peace of mind that your payroll is in capable hands.

Additionally, Datapay is backed by a dedicated team focused on supporting compliance and implementing updates to align with regulatory changes. This means Datapay reflects the latest legislative requirements, supporting accurate calculations for entitlements, tax, and more.  

Can I switch from using Managed Payroll to managing my payroll operations in-house?

Yes, you can transition from Managed Payroll to managing your payroll operations directly in-house.

Since our Managed Payroll consultants use Datapay software to administer your payroll, your data remains on the same platform. This gives you the flexibility to move between outsourced and in-house payroll management as your needs, resources, and circumstances evolve. Similarly, you can choose to transition from managing payroll in-house with Datapay to using our Managed Payroll service. 

Please note that transitioning between managed and direct payroll services may require prior notice, as outlined in your service schedule agreement. 

Can I be sure my data will remain secure with Managed Payroll?

Absolutely. The Datapay platform adheres to the highest standards of data protection, and our Managed Payroll consultants use additional security measures, such as encryption, when communicating with you to complete pay runs.

Datapay holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISAE 3402 Type II certifications for data security and confidentiality. Our security practices include regular penetration testing, annual disaster recovery exercises, and advanced features like encryption and multi-factor authentication to safeguard your data.