I cant add a new employee, tahere is only start employee self setup?

The Start Employee Self Setup button is the actual Add Employee button in QuickBooks Online Payroll Australia because the system combines manual entry and worker onboarding. The system will still automatically email the setup link to your worker. They can disregard it while you enter their data manually.

Here’s how to set up your employee:

1. Go to the Team or Payroll dropdown menu and click Start Employee Self Setup.
2. Enter their basic details, including their first name, last name, email address, mobile number, and employment type.
3. Untick the Send reminder every day box so the system doesn't keep emailing your worker.
4. Select Save to create the profile.
5. In the Task column, click each icon (Account Details, Employment Details, and TFD/TFN declaration) to enter all information.

When you finish filling out those sections, the status will change to completed. You're now all set to safely include this employee in your next pay run.

Check out this article for more details: Start the employee self setup (ESS) process with QuickBooks Payroll powered by Employment Hero.
 

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