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Payroll Self Service

Self-service payroll simply means you do it in-house rather than outsourcing it. You can opt for a full-service payroll for maximum accuracy. 

Self-service payroll is the ideal solution for small business owners. If you are a contractor or sole proprietor, you can view advice on how to set up payroll for self-employed individuals.

Benefits of Self-Service Payroll

Self-service payroll allows you to calculate payroll, create paychecks, pay taxes, and send deposits directly to employee bank accounts. self-service payroll solutions can also allow you to prepare and file your taxes, as well as pay payroll taxes electronically. 

Some other benefits include:

  • Lower costs – Self-service payroll solutions are less expensive than full-service payroll solutions because they may include limited services. 
  • Pay only for what you need – You could simply pay for the payroll functionalities you will actually use. 
  • Business control – By using a self-service payroll solution, you get to experience more of all the payroll processes, which means you would gain more knowledge and have more control over your business. 


Self-Service Payroll for Employees

An employee self-service solution allows employees to access their payroll information anywhere at any time, and all they need would be a stable internet connection. Employees can simply log on to the kiosk where they can access their roster, check their hours worked, look at their income tax payments, claim expenses, and request leave. 

The payroll self-service aspect for employees is less about how to do payroll yourself and more about streamlining the process to save you time. Employees don't need to learn about the right tax rates, but the payroll self-service login allows them to file business expenses, review tax forms, and clock in. It puts more control in their hands and makes the information more readily available for the owner or manager who is handling payroll processing. 

What activities can an employee complete using a self-service payroll? 

Some of the activities that your employee could do by using a self-service payroll solution include:

  • Access and print payslips
  • Check their holiday and annual accrual
  • Check sick days accrual
  • Request annual and personal leave 
  • Check information around superannuation payments
  • Arrange shift swaps
  • Access their roster
  • Get updates and notifications from the employer 

Self-service payroll provides you with a tool to improve your payroll processes, and it extends many benefits to your employees at the same time. It's a win-win. 

Self-Service Payroll for Sole Proprietors

For sole proprietors, there is a lot of pressure to cover a variety of jobs. Utilising a ‘do it yourself’ payroll solution can ease the strain, putting the power back in your employees' hands. On top of that, you can update policies, and procedures, and ensure your team sees them. 

QuickBooks Payroll Self-Service Solution

QuickBooks Payroll powered by Employment Hero provides you with the best of both worlds. You have a payroll software that simplifies employment tax, PAYG withholding, and employee paychecks.

In addition to making it simple to check rosters, your team can clock in safely right from their phone. The system is designed to increase productivity and employee engagement, offering an intuitive experience that reduces manual entry and eliminates paperwork. 

Ultimately, you have two options when you choose QuickBooks Online:

  • A full-service option provides medium to large businesses with the ability to outsource the process, and it also gives you access to Intuit’s accountants via phone, chat or email. 
  • The self-service payroll option allows smaller businesses to take control by cutting checks, filing tax returns, and paying employment taxes. 

It's easy to use and our step-by-step guides walk you through each step of the process to help get you up and running. 

The setup requires more input initially, but it is easy to understand. Once the hours and paid time off are entered, the process is straightforward. And, you can do it all from the app or the website, whether you're in the office or at home. 

You can schedule a free Payroll setup session with one of our expert onboarding teams.

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