Small business payroll services and software
Spend less time on payroll and more time growing your business.
For over four decades, thousands of Australian small businesses have trusted ADP to handle payroll – so you can focus on what matters most, while we ensure your payroll runs smoothly and stays compliant.
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Is it time to rethink how you run payroll?
Many small businesses review their payroll arrangements when:
- Payroll takes longer than it should each pay cycle
- Payroll depends on spreadsheets, manual calculations or repeated data entry
- Single Touch Payroll, PAYG withholding and superannuation requirements are taking more time to manage
- Changing legislation creates additional work and uncertainty
- Payday Super requires payroll and superannuation processes to work more closely together
- Employees need easier access to payslips and payroll information
- Payroll relies on one or two people with specialist knowledge
- Business growth is increasing payroll administration
- More payroll expertise is needed without expanding the internal team
Small business payroll is our speciality
Claim back the hours of your life which would otherwise be swallowed up by payroll admin. We know each business is unique, which is why we’ve built small business services specifically to help you focus on your business, not payroll.
Whether you're looking for payroll software, additional support or a fully managed service, ADP helps you:
- Navigate the complexities of compliance
- Calculate taxes, wages and superannuation contributions
- Manage payroll deductions: PAYG tax, superannuation and other third-party payments
- Automatically populate your employees’ MyGov account
- Access payroll experts via chat, phone, email, or service portal
Small business payroll, your way
Every small business works differently. Whether you're looking for payroll software, additional support, or a fully managed service, ADP gives you the flexibility to choose the approach that fits your business today and adapt as your needs change.
Payroll software designed for small businesses that want to manage payroll in-house while reducing manual work.
Access payroll expertise and guidance when payroll becomes more complex.
Fully hand over payroll administration
Choose a managed payroll service and let ADP handle the day-to-day process.
Why small businesses choose ADP
Reduce the hidden costs of payroll administration
Reduce time spent correcting errors, handling manual processes and relying on multiple payroll tools.
Spend more time running your business
Focus on serving customers, growing revenue and developing your team instead of managing payroll tasks.
Stay compliant with confidence
Keep up with payroll requirements without constantly monitoring legislative updates.
Access payroll expertise
Get help from payroll specialists when you need support.
Grow without changing provider
Scale from a handful of employees to a larger workforce using the same payroll partner.
Choose the level of support that's right for you
Use payroll software, managed services or a combination of both.
“ADP is easy to use and accurate. Reporting is comprehensive and more than enough to provide to the auditors and accountants.”
— Eric Mochi, CFO/Finance Director/Finance Manager, Granvue Homes
Payroll solutions for where your business operates
As your business grows, where you employ people can shape the payroll solution you need. Whether your workforce is based in Australia, across Australia and New Zealand, or in multiple countries, ADP offers payroll solutions aligned with your operating requirements.
Run payroll in Australia with ADP Payline
A managed payroll service for Australian businesses with 1 to 199 employees, combining payroll technology with experienced payroll delivery.
Manage payroll across Australia and New Zealand with ADP Lyric
Connect payroll, HR and workforce management through one solution designed for growing organisations operating across Australia and New Zealand.
Manage payroll across multiple countries
ADP Global Payroll, including Celergo, brings multicountry payroll technology and managed global payroll services together for organisations with international operations.
FAQs
How do small businesses manage payroll?
There are three main ways that small businesses manage payroll: manually, using payroll software, or using a third-party provider to manage their payroll. The smart, cost-effective choice is to outsource your payroll to a trusted provider who’ll run your payroll accurately and ensure you meet your compliance obligations.
How much does it cost for an SME to outsource payroll?
Begin by understanding the true cost of your payroll. Actual costs will vary depending on your business size or specific requirements. By outsourcing your payroll to a provider like ADP can save your company valuable time and money.
How can you do payroll for a small business?
To pay employees in small business, set up payroll system, calculate wages and deductions, produce payslips, pay salaries and superannuation, and report to the ATO through STP
Do small businesses pay payroll tax?
Small businesses only pay payroll tax, if their total wages exceed the threshold set by their state or territory. Many small businesses are exempt.
Getting started with ADP
1
Speak to our team
Let's discuss how your business operates today and what support you need.
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We'll recommend the right approach
We'll help you choose the payroll software or service option that best fits your business.
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Get started with guided onboarding
Move to ADP with support from our implementation team and start running payroll with confidence.
Enquire Today
Call us at:
Australia: 1800 000 729
International: +61 3 9117 2396
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Let's find the perfect solution for your business
Fill out the form and see what the ADP team of payroll and HR experts can do for you.