Affinity Payroll Editorial Team

Payroll Specialists

The Affinity Payroll Editorial Team brings together certified payroll specialists, compliance experts, and industry veterans with decades of combined experience in Australian and New Zealand payroll. Our team stays at the forefront of legislative changes, technology trends, and best practices to deliver actionable insights for enterprise payroll leaders.

8 Articles

Articles by Affinity Payroll Editorial Team

Updated 8 min read

How to choose the right payroll provider for your Australian or New Zealand business

Choosing a payroll provider is one of the most important decisions you'll make. Learn how to evaluate regulatory expertise, scalability, technology, and support to find the right partner.

Read the guide to choosing a payroll provider
Updated 11 min read

The definitive guide to outsourcing your payroll in Australia and New Zealand

Payroll has become too complex for most in-house teams. Learn about the three service models, trade-offs, implementation best practices, and how outsourcing can save time and reduce risk.

Read the outsourcing guide
Updated 9 min read

How to get payroll compliance right in Australia and New Zealand

With 31% of payroll professionals uncertain about compliance requirements, the risks are real. Learn the five pillars of effective payroll compliance and how to protect your organisation.

Read the payroll compliance guide
Updated 5 min read

Pay Day Super: what changes and how to prepare

From 1 July 2026, employers must pay superannuation at the same time as salary and wages. Here is what you need to know.

Learn about Pay Day Super changes
Updated 8 min read

Annualised salaries under Modern Awards: what every payroll team needs to know

Annualised salary arrangements come with strict compliance obligations. Learn about hour tracking, reconciliation requirements, and how to avoid costly underpayments.

Learn about annualised salary compliance
Updated 4 min read

Is your payroll system enterprise-ready? A checklist

Assess whether your current system fits enterprise-level needs in AU/NZ with this comprehensive checklist.

Explore the enterprise-ready checklist
Updated 6 min read

Heritage Lifecare's journey to scalable payroll

How one of NZ's largest aged-care providers moved from risk and inaccuracy to a future-proof, fully managed payroll model.

Read the Heritage Lifecare case study
Updated 6 min read

What is fully managed payroll? Benefits for AU & NZ

Payroll managers juggle constant pay cycles and legislation. Fully managed payroll hands the complexity to accredited specialists.

Explore fully managed payroll benefits