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Payroll made powerful

Payroll implementation

Tailored, hands-on implementation and support designed to set your organisation up for payroll success from the get-go.

Set your organisation up for success with expert payroll implementation

Looking to transition to a new payroll solution? Effective implementation is key to ensuring your organisation's success. It involves precise configurations for better accuracy and compliance, empowering your staff to navigate the new system with confidence, and preventing costly, time-consuming errors.

With 60 years of experience in delivering payroll solutions, Datapay has perfected a structured implementation and onboarding methodology that supports a seamless transition to your new payroll system. And our commitment doesn’t end there – our expert local teams provide ongoing support every step of the way.

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How Datapay’s implementation supports your payroll success

Our experts provide guidance on how to leverage Datapay’s granular configurations to optimise efficiency, saving you time, reducing costs, and mitigating the risk of errors and non-compliance.

In-depth discovery

Our payroll experts work with you to gather information and populate templates to align your configuration with your specific payroll and compliance needs.

Tailored planning

We provide guidance and collaborate with you to design an implementation plan that aligns with your organisation’s needs.

Flexible timelines

We adapt our approach based on your pace and readiness so the implementation process is aligned with your operational capabilities and timelines.

Our experts provide guidance on how to leverage Datapay’s granular configurations to optimise efficiency, saving you time, reducing costs, and mitigating the risk of errors and non-compliance.

Collaborative design

Our payroll experts work with you to gather information and populate templates to align your configuration with your specific payroll and compliance needs.

Configuration for complex needs

We adapt implementation according to your organisation’s complexity, guiding you through configurations and integrations to meet your unique requirements.

Proactive issue identification

We proactively check your processes and provide insights on best practice to minimise the risk of misconfigured pay components or non-compliance.

To support a smooth transition to your new payroll system, we empower your payroll team with what they need to drive your payroll confidently.

Thorough testing

We undertake multiple levels of testing, including system integration testing and parallel runs, to identify potential issues.

Parallel runs

We provide hands-on support as you process payroll using both systems, generating variance reports to identify adjustments needed before a full transition.

Staff training

Our team holds comprehensive interactive staff training before and after go-live to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to manage the system effectively.

Our experienced local teams offer hands-on support throughout implementation, from discovery to go-live and beyond, collaborating closely to provide a smooth transition to your new system.

Open communication

We maintain open lines of communication, with regular check-ins that allow for feedback, faster issue resolution, collaboration and support.

Real-time assistance

Our team is on hand to provide real-time support during the go-live period to help with processing and resolve any issues that may arise.

Post-go-live hypercare 

Our support doesn’t stop at go-live. After launch we offer hypercare support to address issues promptly as you start to use your system in a live environment.

High-touch ongoing support

We offer high-touch support by local teams throughout your journey to help streamline your payroll operations and minimise compliance risks.

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Leverage the power of Datapay's powerful payroll software

Datapay is designed to meet the complex payroll demands of medium to large enterprises, fully integrating with your existing systems to drive productivity and accuracy while providing ongoing, comprehensive support from our team of experts.

  • Compliance: A dedicated team of experts regularly reviews and updates Datapay to align with New Zealand legislation, with a special focus on the Holidays Act.
  • Cloud-native: Built on Datacom Cloud infrastructure, our multi-tenanted SaaS platform is secure and scalable.
  • Security: ISO 27001:2022 and ISAE 3402 Type II certified, with annual penetration testing and disaster recovery protocols.
  • Proven track record: 60 years of delivering payroll solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
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Enterprise payroll software for medium to large Australian organisations, backed by Datacom

  • Keep your payroll compliant

    Safeguard against costly penalties, enhance operational efficiency and improve employee experience. Stay payroll compliant
  • Configure your bespoke payroll solution

    Empower your people, processes, and payroll to work in harmony with extensive API capabilities and strategic partnerships. Explore integrations
  • Keep your data secure

    Stay compliant with data protection regulations and protect your employee and payroll data from breaches. Secure your payroll data
  • Outsource your payroll management

    Our payroll experts oversee your payroll complexities to ensure you stay compliant and your employees are paid on time, every time. Explore Managed Payroll
  • Give your employees direct access to their payroll

    Make payroll management accessible, easier and faster for your payroll team and employees via a self-service portal. Explore Direct Access
  • Simple payroll reporting

    Clear and concise reporting and regular updates from our expert team providing your organisation with actionable insights. Payroll reporting
  • Easily manage your payroll from anywhere

    Give your employees instant access to their pay and personal information anytime, anywhere – exclusively available with Datapay. Explore MyPay
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How Datapay’s payroll implementation works 

With Datapay’s structured implementation method, our specialists guide your organisation through six key steps, each tailored to your organisation’s unique needs.

Our structured implementation process ensures you’re on track from day one.

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Design

Step one

Solution design to confirm scope and project plan.

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Configure

Step two

Collect data and configure Datapay and integrations.

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Train

Step three

Introduce Datapay and prepare your team for testing.

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Test

Step four

System and user acceptance testing to resolve any issues.

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Go live

Step five

Hands-on support during your first pay run.

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Post go-live support

Step six

Ongoing support as your new process beds in.

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Our payroll service experience

  • 8.1 million +

    pay packets processed by Datapay in 2024.
  • 60+

    years of delivering payroll solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
  • 1300+

    organisations currently using Datapay to manage payroll.