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Labour Budgeting Software

Maximise profits, control labour costs

  • Save money and drive profit

  • See full labour costs, live during the rostering process

  • View average pay rates to get the right mix of employees

No credit card required
4.8 stars, 1570 ratings

Best-rated rostering software on Xero and Google.

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Gloucester Park
Health Freak
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Labour demand forecasting

Build a smarter roster

Cost your roster

Are you spending too much on labour?

Labour is often one of the largest expenses for businesses, making it essential to track and manage effectively. Accurately forecasting demand and monitoring labour costs in real-time is key to staying within budget, maximising profitability, and ensuring efficient operations. Without proper oversight, unexpected labour costs can quickly add up, impacting your bottom line.
Award Interpretation Labour Budgeting

Real labour costs, penalties included

Budgeting labour costs without considering award penalties like weekend loadings and overtime is risky. RosterElf simplifies this by automatically calculating labour costs, factoring in all penalty rates, ensuring managers get a complete and accurate picture every time.
Perfect Rostering

Optimise shifts to meet budgets

Small adjustments to shift times can significantly impact profitability. RosterElf's platform lets managers view live costs and easily tweak shifts to stay within budget. Our drag-and-drop interface makes it simple to optimise rosters, review costs, and publish with confidence.
Rostering trends

Gain full insight

While live roster and payroll data are crucial, long-term labour cost trends reveal the bigger picture. RosterElf’s budgeting reports offer a clear view of your business’s performance over time, covering total hours, costs, average pay rates, and labour percentages. Use these insights to identify areas for improvement and optimise future resource planning.
Smartphone labour budget

Real-time tabour costs on your phone

Real-Time Labour Costs on Your Phone Stay on top of labour costs with up-to-the-minute data available directly on your smartphone. Monitor expenses, track shifts, and adjust staffing on the go to ensure you’re always within budget, no matter where you are
What others say

Reviews from our customers

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Google Review

“Roster Elf has been great for our business, streamlining the rostering process. It is easy to use, both the dashboard and app versions and I would recommend it to anyone still battling spreadsheets to try and manage their rosters.”

The Pavilion at Buller Wines
The Pavilion at Buller Wines
Google Review

“I'm a bookkeeper and some of my clients use RosterElf to integrate with Xero and the reports are amazing for what a bookkeeper needs. Would recommend to anyone who asks.”

Leanne Shieffelbein
Leanne Shieffelbein
Google Review

“Great local Aussie product for managing rosters, timesheets and automating payroll with fantastic support. They're also releasing new features and updates all the time which is refreshing to see in the SaaS space.”

Venkatesh Kanchan
Venkatesh Kanchan
Google Review

“RosterElf is a great product and they provide excellent support with any queries we have had over the last 4 years. I recommend them to any business looking to improve their employee scheduling and payroll systems”

Bill Gordin
Bill Gordin
Google Review

“RosterElf has been a great addition to our childcare centre. It has made rostering and leave so much easier. Payroll has been improved immensely and mistakes have been minimised which has been fantastic. More importantly, the focus on service and regular updates is great for us. We have found engaging a local company so beneficial and we like to support Australian based businesses where we can. I would happily recommend RosterElf to any childcare centre looking for a Rostering and Payroll System.”

Louis Evangelista
Louis Evangelista
Google Review

“Great, Simple and most helpful.”

AL
Andrew Luczynski
Google Review

“Roster Elf has offered impeccable support right from the start. It is user-friendly and straightforward. I appreciate the thorough answers provided to all my questions and prompt assistance. I highly recommend Roster Elf especially for its seamless integration with Xero, great value. Many thanks to Jaydon.”

Admin SWP
Admin SWP
Google Review

“Supportive & Easy to use - Roster Elf offers exceptional value, is incredibly user-friendly, and seamlessly integrates with Xero. The personal support and sessions provided truly enhance the experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an efficient and effective rostering solution”

JM
Jennifer Mardini
Google Review

“Supportive and on the Mark - RosterElf has everything a business needs to get started and maintain their payroll. Their staff are supportive and able to guide you into the right direction. So nice to see a friendly team that cares.”

RK
Richard Kiefer
Google Review

“This is the very best rostering software that I have used. It is so simple to learn. Super easy for staff to use and most importantly the support is sensational. There is loads of online training, but the email support is first class - often responding within minutes, which is critical when you get a glitch mid - pay processing. I highly recommend. Jane”

Jane Parviainen
Jane Parviainen
Google Review

“An excellent Rostering system - We switched to RosterElf and are so pleased we did. Their integration with Xero is faultless. Rostering and payroll consistently runs smoothly now.”

IC
Ian Corney
Benefits

Why labour budgeting is essential for businesses

Cost control

Cost control

Labour is often a business’s largest expense, and effective budgeting helps keep it in check, ensuring profitability and reducing overspending.

Maximised efficiency

Maximised efficiency

Proper labour budgeting ensures optimal staff allocation, avoiding overstaffing or understaffing, and improving overall operational efficiency.

Accurate forecasting

Accurate forecasting

By forecasting labour costs, businesses can plan ahead, adjust for demand fluctuations, and prevent costly last-minute staffing changes

Profitability

Profitability

Keeping labour costs aligned with revenue ensures the business maintains a healthy profit margin, avoiding unnecessary financial strain.

Compliance with wage laws

Compliance with wage laws

Budgeting that includes award penalties, overtime, and allowances ensures compliance with labour laws, reducing the risk of costly legal issues.

Data-driven decisions

Data-driven decisions

With real-time labour cost data, business owners can make informed adjustments to shift patterns, improving decision-making and resource allocation.

More Features

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Employee Availability

Employee Availability

Let staff submit their own preferences

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GPS Time Clock

GPS Time Clock

Time and attendance from smartphone

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Xero App

Xero App

Connect Roster and Xero easily

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Support
Support

Support that works for you

At RosterElf, your success is our focus. Our dedicated team of rostering experts is always on hand to provide continuous support, whether you’re just beginning or a long-time user. Whenever you need us, we’ve got you covered every step of the way.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Leave Management software questions? We have the answers

  • Yes, you can budget for full weeks with our budgeting management software. RosterElf is designed by business owners for business owners, ensuring everything we do is magically simple.

  • Yes, the budgeting updates are live if you have a good internet connection. The figures update as you build out your staff rosters, ensuring you’re scheduling to budget.

  • Absolutely! Inputting sales forecasts is simple and easy with our software. We aim to simplify the process, ensuring you have no trouble using RosterElf.

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4.8 stars by 1570 users
100+ countries
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