Leave management software made easy
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Request & approve leave
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Avoid roster errors due to leave
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Record sick leave instantly
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Quickly find replacements for absent staff
Easy employee leave requests and manager approvals
RosterElf simplifies leave management with digital workflows that replace paper forms and manual tracking. Employees request leave from their phone, managers approve instantly.
Request leave
Employees submit time-off requests via the mobile app. One tap submission for annual, sick, personal, or any custom leave type.
Manager approval
Managers receive instant notifications and approve or decline requests from anywhere. No more chasing paperwork.
Roster updates
Approved leave automatically updates rosters in real time, preventing scheduling conflicts and double-bookings.
Easy employee leave requests and manager approvals
Request and approve leave in seconds
Stop chasing emails, texts, or scraps of paper for time-off requests.
With RosterElf, employees submit leave straight from their phone in just a few taps, and managers can approve instantly from anywhere.
No delays, no missed messages, and no confusion. Every update flows automatically through to rosters in real time, preventing clashes before they happen and giving managers full visibility over staffing levels. One tap, zero stress, total clarity—and a smoother experience for both staff and management.
Accurate leave balances and payroll-ready syncing
Payroll and leave always in sync
RosterElf tracks employee leave directly against the correct award rules and automatically syncs balances with both Xero and MYOB.
Every entitlement is calculated in line with legislation, giving staff confidence they're seeing the right information and ensuring managers always work with accurate, up-to-date data.
With this smooth flow into payroll, wages are processed without unexpected adjustments or disputes, and managers save hours previously lost to manual reconciliation. Compliance is built in, mistakes are avoided, and your business saves time while staying Fair Work–ready, ensuring peace of mind for owners and accuracy for staff.
Help staff with transparent leave balances
Put staff in control of their own time
Employees can easily check their leave balances, request time off, and track approvals directly in the app—without the frustration of chasing managers or filling out paperwork.
Updates flow through instantly, making processes more transparent and ensuring every roster stays fair and accurate.
The result is less admin for you, more confidence for your staff, and happier, more engaged teams all round.
Rosters that adapt automatically to leave
Rosters that never clash with time off
Stop chasing emails, texts, or scraps of paper for time-off requests.
With RosterElf, employees submit leave straight from their phone in just a few taps, and managers can approve instantly from anywhere.
No delays, no missed messages, and no confusion. Every update flows automatically through to rosters in real time, preventing clashes before they happen and giving managers full visibility over staffing levels. One tap, zero stress, total clarity—and a smoother experience for both staff and management.
Why your business needs leave management software
Simplified leave requests
Digital submission reduces administrative burden. No more paper forms or email chains.
Real-time tracking
Monitor leave balances, requests, and approvals in real time. Always know where you stand.
Automated approvals
Simplified workflows reduce delays. Managers approve with one tap from anywhere.
Enhanced accuracy
Automated calculations minimise errors. Leave balances are always correct.
Improved compliance
All leave data organised and accessible. Ready for audits and Fair Work requirements.
Smooth integration
Connects with Xero, MYOB, and your existing HR systems. One source of truth.
Leave management connected to your workflow
Leave data flows automatically into rostering, payroll, and HR — ensuring consistency and eliminating duplicate data entry.
What is leave management software?
Leave management software is a digital platform that automates employee time-off requests, approvals, and balance tracking. It replaces paper forms and spreadsheets with mobile-friendly workflows, ensuring leave is accurately recorded, rosters are automatically updated, and payroll integration happens smoothly. This reduces administrative burden, prevents scheduling conflicts, and keeps your business compliant with workplace laws.
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Frequently asked questions
- Employees request leave through the RosterElf web app or mobile app by selecting dates, choosing leave type (annual, sick, unpaid, etc.), and adding optional notes. Managers receive instant notifications and can approve or decline with one click. Learn the employee leave request process. Request leave from browser → | Request from mobile →
- When employees submit leave requests, managers receive email and in-app notifications. Review requests in the dashboard, check roster impact and leave balances, then approve or decline with an optional message to the employee. The process takes seconds per request. Action leave requests →
- Yes, managers can create, edit, or delete leave entries for staff members—useful for processing backdated leave, correcting errors, or entering leave for employees who don't have app access. All leave entries sync with rosters and payroll automatically. Manage leave on behalf of staff →
- Approved leave entries export to your payroll system (Xero, MYOB, etc.) alongside regular timesheets. Leave is automatically coded by type (annual, sick, etc.) and deducted from employee balances. Learn how to process leave through to payroll. Process leave for payroll →
- Yes, staff can set their ongoing availability (which days/times they can work) and mark specific dates as unavailable. This helps managers create rosters that respect employee preferences and prevents scheduling conflicts. Update availability →
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