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Stop Wasting Time on Payroll & HR — Let the Experts Handle It

Your HR and payroll managed by qualified Australian professionals for a transparent, fixed monthly fee. Fair Work compliant. STP-ready. No hidden costs. No stress.

Fixed Pricing

Fair Work Compliant

Dedicated Manager

Australian Team

Real-Time Reporting

Days Saved Per Week

On average for our managed payroll clients

STP Compliance Rate

0 %

Every pay run reported to ATO on time

Employee/Month From

0 $

Transparent, fixed monthly pricing

Payroll Errors

Our accuracy guarantee for every pay run

In-House vs. Outsourced HR & Payroll

See why outsourcing your HR and payroll to experts saves you time, money, and risk.

Feature	Without Training	After Employment Star Training ★
Monthly cost (50 employees)	$5,000 - $8,000+	From $2,500/mo
Payroll accuracy	Error-prone	Guaranteed accurate
Fair Work compliance monitoring	✗	✓
STP reporting	You manage	Fully handled
Award rate updates	You track	Automatically applied
Employee self-service portal	✗	✓
Dedicated account manager	✗	✓
Holiday / sick cover	No backup	Always covered

Spending too much time on payroll?

Our clients save an average of 2 days per week after switching.

Everything Handled — So You Don't Have To

From pay runs to compliance, leave management to reporting — we manage it all.

Managed Payroll Processing

Accurate, on-time payroll every cycle. STP reporting, super payments, PAYG withholding, and payslip distribution — all handled by our team.

Fair Work Compliance

We keep your business compliant with Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, NES, and state-specific legislation. Award rates always up to date.

Employee Relations Support

Onboarding to offboarding — employment contracts, performance management, disciplinary processes, and grievance resolution.

Leave & Absence Management

Track and manage all leave types — annual, personal, parental, long service, and custom entitlements. Automatic balance calculations.

HR Reporting & Analytics

Monthly reporting on headcount, turnover, leave liability, payroll costs, and compliance status. Data-driven decisions.

ATO & Super Compliance

Single Touch Payroll, superannuation guarantee, payment summaries, and end-of-year finalisation — all managed for you.

A Real Person Who Knows Your Business — Not a Call Centre

Every client gets a dedicated account manager who learns your business inside-out. When you call, you speak to someone who already knows your team, your awards, and your processes.

Named account manager — not a random call centre agent
Direct phone and email access during business hours
Proactive compliance alerts when legislation changes
Monthly reports delivered with actionable insights
Quarterly review meetings to optimise your service

Outsourced Doesn't Mean Out of Sight

We handle the administration, but you keep full visibility and control. Everything runs on Employment Hero, giving you real-time access to your HR and payroll data whenever you need it.

Approve pay runs before they're processed
Real-time dashboards and reports accessible 24/7
Employee self-service for payslips, leave, and details
Mobile app access for you and your team
Nothing happens without your approval

How Getting Started Works

A smooth, structured transition with zero disruption to your business.

1

Free HR Assessment

We review your current HR and payroll setup, identify risks, and calculate exactly how much outsourcing will save you.

2

Custom Service Plan

We design a tailored package covering exactly what your business needs. No unnecessary extras — no missing essentials.

3

Seamless Transition

We migrate your data, set up systems, and run parallel processing to ensure zero disruption to your pay runs.

4

Ongoing Management

Your dedicated team handles everything month-to-month. You focus on growing your business — we handle the rest.

The Employment Star Difference

More than just a payroll bureau — we’re your complete HR and payroll partner.

Transparent Fixed Pricing

No hidden fees, no hourly billing. You know exactly what you'll pay each month. Pricing scales with your employee count.

Dedicated Account Manager

A single point of contact who knows your business. Not a call centre — a real person who genuinely cares about getting it right.

Powered by Employment Hero

All services run on the Employment Hero platform — giving you real-time visibility, employee self-service, and mobile access.

Australian-Based Team Only

Your HR and payroll is managed by qualified professionals based in Australia. No offshore processing — ever.

Scalable as You Grow

5 employees or 500 — our service scales seamlessly. Add or reduce services as your business needs change.

Risk Reduction & Peace of Mind

Fair Work, ATO, Modern Awards — all compliance obligations managed. Sleep well knowing experts have it covered.

Every underpayment you don't catch is a Fair Work risk.

Let us make sure your payroll is 100% compliant — before it becomes a problem.

We Work With Businesses Like Yours

From startups to established enterprises, across every major industry in Australia.

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Hospitality

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Retail

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Professional Services

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Healthcare

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Construction

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Technology

What Our Clients Say

Employment Star turned around a challenging Employment Hero HR implementation for Olssons with exceptional professionalism and expertise. From day one, their team brought clarity, structure, and deep platform knowledge to the project. They stabilised our setup, cleaned up legacy configuration issues, and provided tailored training to ensure our team could confidently manage the system and leverage best-practice HR processes day to day. They have been absolutely invaluable throughout this journey—responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in our success. The entire Olsson team loves working with Employment Star. We are now partnering with Employment Star for ongoing support and outsourced HR services, given the trust and confidence they’ve built. Fast, efficient, reliable, and cost effective—Employment Star has been a game-changer for our HR operations, and I would wholeheartedly recommend them to any business implementing or optimising Employment Hero.

Alexandra Olsson

Director at Olsson’s

“Employment Star stepped in at the last minute when we were facing time critical HR and payroll issues. Their team of Employment Hero experts fixed the problems, trained us in best-practice use of the system, and delivered our first pay-run within three days. The service was fast, efficient, reliable and cost-effective, especially compared with other providers that quoted higher fees and longer wait times. I would highly recommend Employment Star to any business seeking a swift, expert, and value-for-money Employment Hero implementation or ongoing HR and payroll support.”

Andrew Rasby

GENERAL MANAGER, ORTUS FINANCIAL

Employment Star quickly resolved our Employment Hero HR and payroll platform issues, then trained our team to maximise the system’s benefits. We have retained them for ongoing consulting and are exploring outsourced HR/payroll services given the quality and reliability of their support. Their expertise, responsiveness and value for money have been outstanding, I highly recommend Employment Star.

Patrick Harris

Senior Finance Manager at Ravensworth Agriculture Company

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions about our outsourced HR and payroll services.

How much does outsourced HR & payroll cost?

Our pricing is based on employee count and services needed. Combined HR & payroll starts from $50/employee/month. We offer transparent, fixed monthly pricing with no hidden fees or hourly surprises. Contact us for a specific quote tailored to your business.

Will I lose control of my payroll?

Absolutely not. You maintain full visibility through Employment Hero. You approve every pay run before it’s processed, access real-time reports 24/7, and your employees have self-service access. We handle the administration — you keep the control.

How do you handle Fair Work compliance?

Our team stays across all Fair Work legislation changes, Modern Award updates, and NES requirements. We ensure your employment contracts, policies, pay rates, and processes are always compliant. We proactively alert you to any changes that affect your business.

What happens during the transition period?

We run a structured transition over 2-4 weeks including parallel payroll processing. This means we process your payroll alongside your existing system to verify accuracy before fully switching over. Zero disruption guaranteed.

Can I outsource just payroll without HR?

Yes. We offer flexible packages — payroll-only, HR-only, or combined. Many clients start with payroll and add HR services as they see the value. You’re never locked into services you don’t need.

What systems and platforms do you use?

All services are powered by Employment Hero — Australia’s leading HR and payroll platform. You get a modern, cloud-based system with employee self-service, mobile app, and real-time reporting.

What happens if legislation changes?

We monitor all employment law changes at federal and state level. When awards are updated or legislation changes, we proactively update your configurations, pay rates, and policies — and notify you of what changed and why.

Is there a minimum contract period?

We offer month-to-month agreements with no long-term lock-in. We’re confident you’ll stay because of the value we deliver, not because you’re contractually obligated.