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Payroll compliance

Support better payroll compliance and avoid costly errors with Datapay.

Navigate payroll compliance with confidence

It is crucial for your organisation to manage payroll compliance successfully to protect it from errors, enhance your reputation, and foster trust among your employees.

Datapay provides a powerful hassle-free payroll solution that adapts to the ever-changing compliance landscape. Supported by our local expert team, Datapay gives you confidence in your compliance, from accurate calculations to assisting with timely filings and tax payments.

 

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Our payroll service experience

  • 1 out of 6

    employees in New Zealand has their pay processed by Datacom
  • 60 years

    of delivering payroll solutions across Australia and New Zealand
  • 1300+

    organisations currently using Datapay to manage payroll

Why choose Datapay to support your payroll compliance?

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How does Datapay support your payroll compliance?

Built specifically for medium to large enterprises in Australia, Datapay’s powerful platform and expert support help you stay on top of your organisation’s payroll compliance.

We keep up with legislative requirements

Datapay adapts to changes in payroll legislation, including PAYG tax updates, annual leave entitlements, superannuation rules, and state-specific regulations, supporting your ongoing compliance with payroll obligations.

Timely, error-free payroll processing

Datapay’s automated features help you pay your employees on time, every time, avoiding financial stress and building ongoing trust.

Accurate record-keeping

Datapay enables employment information storage and allows date effective changes to agreements to help meet payroll compliance requirements. Datapay’s cloud-based solution gives you a real-time record of your payroll information that you can access anywhere at any time.

Protecting employee information and payroll data

Datapay is ISO 27001:2022 certified to keep your employee data secure and protect it from breaches. We undertake regular penetration testing and have disaster management protocols in place so your organisation can stay compliant with data protection regulations. 

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.

  • Cloud-native: Built on Datacom Cloud infrastructure, our multi-tenanted SaaS platform is secure and scalable.
  • Security: ISO 27001:2022 and ISAE 3402 (SOC2) certified, with annual penetration testing and disaster recovery protocols.
  • Proven track record: 60 years of delivering payroll solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
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Frequently asked questions

How do I ensure my payroll operations maintain compliance with changing legislation? 

Maintaining a compliant payroll operation rests on three key components: 

  1. A payroll solution that can handle complex calculations;  
  2. Correct configuration of your payroll solution; 
  3. Regular monitoring and adjustment of your payroll solution to meet changing legislative requirements.  

Updates in your Datapay payroll system are released regularly that help maintain compliance with tax legislation and calculations for entitlements and deductions. 

Employers can also consider investing in their payroll practitioners’ education, subscribing to updates from authorities such as the Fair Work Ombudsman and ATO, and participating in professional associations such as the Australian Payroll Association to keep up with the intricacies of changes to legislation.  

How does Datapay support compliance with tax and payroll legislation in Australia? 

Datapay has regular releases that will automatically include legislative updates to help maintain compliant PAYG and Superannuation calculations, as well as annual leave, bereavement leave, personal leave and any other leave entitlements. 

Changes to tax thresholds and rates are automatically applied with no additional user intervention. Detailed release notes accompany any updates that require a change in configuration.  

What should I look for in a payroll solution to meet legislative requirements for payroll in Australia? 

To support compliant payroll, your payroll system must be constantly updated to reflect the ever-changing legislative landscape. Datapay has regular releases to accommodate these legislative updates so you can be confident calculations are accurate and timely. 

Datapay also includes other features that are critical in supporting your payroll compliance:  

  • Precise PAYG withholding, including management of different rates and thresholds 

  • Supports Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting to the ATO  

  • Automated superannuation calculations in line with Superannuation Guarantee (SG) requirements 

  • Accurate handling of various leave types according to the National Employment Standards (NES)  

  • Data security to protect sensitive employee information, including encryption and access controls 

  • Support and training to help your payroll team stay up-to-date on changes to compliance requirements.  

How does Datapay handle state-specific legislation relevant to payroll?  

Datapay has a dedicated team that keeps up with changes to payroll legislation in Australia and New Zealand and drives continuous improvements so Datapay aligns with the latest regulatory changes. 

For Australia, this includes closely following changes to state-based legislation that have an impact on payroll and implementing changes to support compliance with these.  

How does Datapay support Single Touch Payroll (STP Phase 2)? 

Datapay supports compliance with STP (Phase 2) by delivering accurate and timely reporting to the ATO, covering wages, superannuation contributions, and tax withheld by organisations for their employees. 

What are the record-keeping requirements for payroll in Australia, and how does Datapay help with these? 

Employers in Australia must keep accurate employment records for at least seven years. This includes rates of pay, details of payments, hours worked, leave records, employment agreements and superannuation contributions. These records must be accessible and in a format that can be easily inspected by regulatory authorities. 

As a secure cloud-based solution, Datapay gives you an up-to-date single source of truth for your payroll data that you can access anywhere at any time, reducing the risk of losing data stored on local servers. Additionally, Datapay is a multi-tenanted, cloud-based solution that monitors security carefully and updates measures regularly to counter threats to data security.  

What are the penalties for non-compliance with payroll regulations in Australia? 

Penalties for non-compliance with payroll regulations can include fines, back payments of unpaid wages or entitlements, and legal action. The severity of penalties depends on the nature and extent of the non-compliance and the regulatory body involved, such as the Fair Work Ombudsman or the ATO. 

Explore Datapay payroll services

  • Integrate your payroll seamlessly

    Empower your people, processes, and payroll to work in harmony with extensive API capabilities and strategic partnerships. See integrations
  • Maintain data security

    Stay compliant with data protection regulations and protect your employee and payroll data from breaches. Protect your payroll data
  • Outsource your payroll management

    Our payroll experts oversee your payroll complexities to support compliance and pay your employees on time, every time. Explore Managed Payroll
  • Give your employees direct access to their payroll

    Make payroll management accessible, easier and faster for your payroll team and employees via a self-service portal. Explore Direct Access
  • Simple payroll reporting

    Clear and concise reporting providing your organisation with actionable insights. Payroll reporting
  • Easily manage your payroll from anywhere

    Give your employees instant access to their pay and personal information anytime, anywhere – exclusively available with Datapay. Explore MyPay
  • Hands-on payroll onboarding

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