This checklist will help you assess whether your current system (or one you’re considering) is fit for enterprise-level needs in Australia and New Zealand.
Compliance and risk management
- Keeps pace with ATO and IRD legislative changes (e.g. STP2, payday filing)
- Handles complex awards/EBAs and multiple worker types (casual, seasonal, contractors, international)
- Automates Single Touch Payroll (STP2) and payday filing
- Produces audit-ready records with clear traceability
If compliance is a major concern, explore our fully managed payroll or supported payroll solutions.
Integration and data flow
- Connects seamlessly with HRIS, time & attendance and rostering, ERP/finance
- Provides APIs for real-time data exchange
- Supports staged onboarding and testing before go-live
- Reduces manual entry and reconciliation across systems
Payroll accuracy and efficiency
- Flags variances and exceptions automatically before pay runs
- Provides variance reasons for fast resolution
- Supports piece rates, allowances, multi-costing splits
- Scales easily for seasonal workforce fluctuations
Compare SaaS payroll, supported payroll and fully managed payroll to see which model fits best.
Reporting and analytics
- Provides a dedicated reporting layer or BI connection
- Lets managers drill into job costing, cost centres, labour distribution
- Creates configurable reports without IT intervention
Learn more about reporting & data.
Employee and manager experience
- Delivers self-service access to payslips, leave, rosters and online forms
- Enables managers to approve leave and timesheets digitally
- Includes workflows for payroll processes
- Fully mobile-friendly with the Affinity mobile app
- Balances compliance requirements with a smooth user experience
Security and reliability
- Hosted in ISO 27001-compliant AU/NZ data centres
- Regular penetration and vulnerability testing
- 24/7 system availability with disaster recovery
- Role-based access controls to protect sensitive data
Your next step
Evaluate your current payroll platform against this list. If you’ve identified gaps, it may be time to consider a system designed specifically for complex enterprises in Australia and New Zealand.
Affinity supports organisations with 250-5,000+ employees through SaaS payroll, supported payroll, and fully managed payroll, as well as specialist tools for workforce management, remuneration, integrations and reporting & data.
Want to simplify enterprise payroll?
Affinity Payroll helps large organisations across Australia and New Zealand stay compliant, automate complex pay rules, and deliver accurate payroll at scale. If your current system isn’t keeping up, it might be time to switch to a platform built for enterprise.
