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Managing HR and payroll can be complex and time-consuming.
Set your business up for success with a cloud-based software solution that can streamline your payroll and HR processes and ensure compliance.
RSM Australia can help you select the best system for your business needs, implement and integrate your new
software and provide ongoing support to ensure you get the full value of your investment.
Selecting the right HR and payroll solution is critical
RSM Australia will invest the time to develop a deep understanding of your business, ensuring the solution we recommend is a perfect fit. Our focus is on delivering tangible benefits:
- Efficiency - streamline your day-to-day operations with paperless onboarding, automated reminders, and employee self-service. We automate awards and custom rules or EBAs, saving you time and reducing manual errors.
- Compliance - gain confidence that your employment contracts, policies, and payroll calculations are always up-to-date with the latest legislation.
- Integration - we ensure your new HR and payroll platform integrates seamlessly with your existing systems, like Xero, for a unified operational view.
Essential features of HR and payroll software for modern Australian businesses
HR management: simplify recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement within a single, intuitive platform.
Payroll management: automate your payroll processes, perform complex payroll calculations, manage leave and expenses, and generate payslips with ease.
Employee self-service: give your employees the power to manage their personal information, request leave, and view payslips anytime, from any device, including mobile apps.
Expert HR and payroll software configuration and integration
Our structured implementation process is designed for a smooth and efficient transition, minimising disruption and maximising value from day one.
- Scoping and planning: We conduct a detailed walkthrough of your current systems to develop a clear implementation plan tailored to your requirements.
- Testing in a trial environment: Your system is configured in a trial environment where your key users can gain hands-on experience with the software, ensuring your team are ready to use the system confidently well before go-live. For payroll, this process typically includes two parallel pay runs, providing you with complete certainty over compliance before the official launch.
- Configuration and training: We set up the system to match your business requirements and provide comprehensive training for administrators and staff. This ensures your team is equipped to confidently use the new platform from day one.
- Data migration: Our team supports either a light-touch or full-service data migration, whether your data is stored in your current system or on your internal servers. We handle the process securely to ensure a smooth transition.
- Go-live support: We are by your side on launch day to manage final configurations, assist with your first parallel run or support you on the day, and deliver training and documentation in a format you can embed within your own environment. This ensures your team remains informed and confident, both during launch and into the future.
Ongoing support services for cloud-based payroll and HR systems
Through our partnerships with leading providers Employment Hero and TANDA, RSM provides ongoing support to ensure the continued success of your HR and payroll systems:
- Regular workshops: Ongoing workshops to review information and configuration.
- Training and documentation: Access to training videos, documentation, and live workshops.
- Dedicated project team: A dedicated team at RSM supported by Employment Hero training videos and staff support, including a help desk with robust SLAs.
FAQ's
RSM Australia currently partners with Employment Hero and TANDA, which are the leading platforms in Australia.
Implementing an HR/payroll system helps streamline and automate core workforce processes such as employee data management, payroll processing, leave tracking, and compliance reporting. Key benefits include:
- Efficiency: Reduces manual tasks and paperwork.
- Accuracy: Minimises errors in payroll and HR records.
- Compliance: Helps meet legal and tax obligations more easily.
- Employee Experience: Improves access to payslips, leave balances, and personal data.
- Scalability: Supports business growth with flexible tools and reporting.
Implementation time can vary depending on the size of the organisation, the complexity of requirements, and the system chosen. On average, a payroll system integration takes between four and eight weeks.
Factors that influence the timeline include data migration, integration with other systems, configuration, testing, and training.
Implementing a new payroll or HR system without support can be challenging. Some typical challenges include:
- Data migration issues: Ensuring clean and accurate transfer of employee records.
- Change management: Getting buy-in from staff and adapting to new workflows.
- Integration complexity: Connecting the new system with existing platforms (e.g., finance, time & attendance).
- Compliance alignment: Making sure the system meets local employment laws and tax regulations.
- Training gaps: Ensuring HR/payroll teams and employees know how to use the system effectively.
Outsourcing support can be beneficial but isn’t always necessary. It depends on your internal capacity and the complexity of the system. You might consider outsourcing if:
- You lack in-house technical expertise.
- You need help with project management or change management.
- You want to ensure a faster, smoother rollout with minimal disruption.
