Payroll processing is one of the most important tasks in any company, and an HR specialist can play a crucial role in ensuring that it’s processed accurately and on time. Whilst payroll processing may seem like it’s straightforward, many aspects of your payroll process could be easily overlooked.
So why is outsourcing payroll to a HR specialist a game-changer for many businesses?
1. Ensuring Compliance with Regulations
One of the most important benefits of having HR manage your payroll is that it ensures compliance with all various regulations related to payroll. Payroll processing involves calculating and withholding various taxes, staying up to date with new legislation, adhering to current awards and keeping accurate records in employee files. At Integrated Human Resourcing, we ensure we are up-to-date with the latest changes in tax laws and regulations, ensuring employers remain compliant.
2. Boosts Employee Morale and Trust
Accurate and timely payroll processing is crucial to maintaining positive employee morale and trust. Employees who receive their pay on time and without errors are more likely to feel valued and respected by their employers. Promptly addressing any payroll-related concerns or issues is critical so employees are not left feeling demotivated. This then demonstrates to employees that their compensation is a top priority to their employer.
3. Enhances Efficiency and Productivity
Processing payroll can be a time-consuming and complex task that requires a significant amount of resources especially for larger payrolls. By outsourcing payroll processing, employers can free up their staff to focus on more strategic tasks that can contribute to the company’s growth and success. Additionally, having the expertise to efficiently process payroll accurately and on time, will reduce errors and delays that can impact productivity.
4. Improves Financial Management
If HR is responsible for tracking and managing employee compensation and benefits, they will be able to advise the company on potential cost savings and managing payroll budgets.
Here at Integrated HR, as Payroll experts, we will ensure:
- Compliance with Awards
- Compliance with regulations
- Timely processing
- Accurate payroll set-up and processing
- Confidentiality
- Ongoing upskilling and education to ensure payroll knowledge is up to date
By Jennifer Andrews
About the Author: Jennifer Andrews is the Payroll & HR Administrator at Integrated HR, with multiple years’ experience in Finance and Payroll as well as a qualified book keeper. She is passionate about detail and ensuring her clients’ payroll is always compliant and on time.
Integrated Human Resourcing is an outsourced HR firm based in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast. As human resource specialists, we work closely with your business to understand your needs and to ensure ongoing business success. If you need advice on casual workforce compliance, please feel free to contact us. Email: info@humanresourcing.com.au or Phone: (07) 5613 1846.