Payroll integration with Xero & MYOB
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Process payroll in minutes with a click
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View labour costs before sending to payroll
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Integrate RosterElf with your payroll provider
Watch how payroll integration saves hours every pay run
See how RosterElf connects your rosters to Xero and MYOB, turning approved timesheets into payroll with one click.
Send approved timesheets to payroll in one click
Export roster & schedule data to Xero & MYOB
Turn accurate time and attendance into payroll in one click.
RosterElf converts your published roster and scheduling data into approved timesheets, then pushes them straight to Xero or MYOB with mapped pay items.
No spreadsheets, no double entry—just clean, award-aware exports that land in payroll ready to pay. Faster processing, fewer errors, and a clear audit trail from shift to payslip. Built for AU teams, supports multi-site ops.
See labour costs before you export
Live labour budgets while you roster & schedule
Control wage costs as you roster and schedule.
Live labour budgeting shows the impact of each shift before you publish, with real-time totals and wage-to-sales percentages. Spot overspend, swap shifts or adjust hours early—then export award-accurate timesheets to Xero or MYOB with confidence.
Plan by role and site with rostering forecasts, then lock targets before timesheets flow to payroll across locations.
From roster to timesheet to payslip—no manual data entry
Automated scheduling-to-payroll workflow
Move from roster to schedule to payslip without touching a spreadsheet.
Publish shifts, capture clock-ins, approve timesheets, and export to Xero or MYOB—no manual entry. Everyone shares one source of truth, so payroll matches what was rostered and worked.
Cut admin, eliminate re-keying errors, and speed up pay runs for every site. Built for AU teams, it keeps rostering and scheduling aligned with Fair Work for correct pay.
Built-in award interpretation: overtime, penalties, loadings
Fair Work-compliant pay rules applied automatically
Support your compliance efforts while you roster and schedule.
RosterElf applies built-in award interpretation as staff clock in, automatically calculating overtime, penalties and loadings under the relevant modern award. Timesheets inherit the right pay rates and rules, so exports to Xero or MYOB meet Fair Work obligations.
Use the pay rate builder to configure your Modern Award or Enterprise Agreement rates once, then RosterElf applies them automatically to every shift.
Trusted by Australian businesses
From local cafes to national retail chains, thousands of businesses rely on RosterElf for rostering, HR and payroll.
Mobile time clock with GPS and photo verification
iOS & Android clock-ins with GPS & photo proof
Capture accurate times for payroll with a mobile time clock designed for teams on the go.
Staff clock in and out from iOS or Android with GPS location and optional photo verification, feeding reliable data back to your roster and schedule in real time. Managers spot no-shows instantly, stop buddy punching, and produce payroll-ready timesheets that stand up to audits.
Supports Fair Work record-keeping with time-stamped GPS and photos.
Compare rostered vs actual hours automatically
Auto checks: roster vs actual, breaks & overtime
Automatically compare rostered vs actual hours so payroll is always right.
RosterElf highlights early starts, late finishes and missed breaks as staff clock in, then applies award rules to the approved timesheet. Fix variances before export, keep overtime under control, and send clean data to Xero or MYOB. Better visibility equals fewer payroll errors and faster approvals.
Aligns rosters and schedules and exports clean data to Xero/MYOB.
Xero payroll integration
Map Xero pay items & tracking; export timesheets fast
Connect RosterElf to Xero to turn your rostering and scheduling into award-accurate payroll.
Import employees from Xero, map pay items and tracking categories, then export approved timesheets in one click. Built-in award interpretation applies overtime, penalties and loadings, so payslips match what was worked.
Cut admin, avoid double entry, and keep Fair Work compliance tight across sites and roles.
MYOB payroll integration
Map MYOB payroll categories; send approved hours instantly
Connect RosterElf to MYOB to push award-accurate timesheets from your roster and schedule straight into payroll.
Import staff from MYOB, map pay items and payroll categories, then export approved hours in one click. Built-in award interpretation handles overtime, penalties and loadings, reducing errors and re-keying.
Faster pay runs, cleaner journals, and Fair Work-aligned compliance for multi-site teams.
Why Australian businesses choose RosterElf for payroll
less time on payroll admin
reduction in payroll errors
reduction in compliance risk
faster pay run processing
Based on data reported by RosterElf customers. Individual results may vary.
Australian businesses using RosterElf payroll integration
See how real businesses — from hospitality venues to not-for-profits like Fitzroy Community Hospice — use RosterElf's payroll integration to eliminate manual data entry, reduce errors, and process pay runs faster.
Bush Kids Childcare
Seamless Xero integration eliminated manual timesheet entry
Award-accurate timesheets flow directly to Xero payroll, saving hours of admin each pay run and eliminating data entry errors.
The Embassy
Payroll processing cut from hours to minutes
One-click export to payroll with automatic penalty rate calculations means pay runs are done in minutes, not hours.
Pressed Earth
Switched software and cut payroll costs by 50%
Better payroll integration features, automatic award interpretation, and local Australian support made switching worthwhile.
Inspire Care SA
Award rates calculated automatically for every shift
Complex NDIS award rates are handled automatically, ensuring staff are paid correctly every time without manual calculations.
Bagel O's
2.5+ years of error-free payroll exports
Reliable timesheet exports and automatic penalty calculations have delivered consistent, accurate pay runs for over two years.
Toowoomba Catholic Kindergartens
Multi-site payroll consolidated into one export
Timesheets from multiple locations export to payroll in one click, with correct award rates applied automatically per site.
Everything you need for seamless payroll
Timesheets to payroll
Send approved timesheets to Xero or MYOB in one click. No spreadsheets, no double entry—clean, award-aware exports.
Learn more →Live labour budgeting
See labour costs before you export. Real-time totals and wage-to-sales percentages as you build rosters.
Learn more →Automated workflow
From roster to timesheet to payslip—no manual data entry. Everyone shares one source of truth.
Learn more →Award interpretation
Built-in overtime, penalties, and loadings calculated automatically under relevant modern awards.
Award interpretation features →Mobile time clock
iOS and Android clock-ins with GPS location and optional photo verification. Spot no-shows instantly.
Learn more →Variance checks
Compare rostered vs actual hours automatically. Highlights early starts, late finishes, and missed breaks.
Learn more →
Xero integration
Import employees, map pay items and tracking categories, then export approved timesheets in one click.
Xero integration features →
MYOB integration
Import staff, map pay items and payroll categories, then export approved hours in one click.
MYOB integration features →Pay rate builder
Configure penalty rates, overtime rules, and allowances for any Modern Award or Enterprise Agreement.
Pay rate builder features →Why businesses choose RosterElf for payroll integration
Simplified payroll processing
Automatically syncs timesheets and attendance data, reducing manual entry and errors.
Enhanced accuracy
Precise wage, deduction, and overtime calculations through award integration.
Time savings
Automates payroll so managers can focus on critical business tasks.
Improved compliance
Keeps up with labour laws and award regulations automatically.
Real-time data
Provides up-to-date payroll information for timely processing.
Reduced administrative costs
Lowers costs from manual management and potential errors.
Employees can use our free salary and pay calculator to estimate their take-home pay and understand how tax and super affect their wages.
Popular industries we serve
RosterElf is trusted by shift-based businesses across Australia
Not ready for full payroll integration?
Try our free cost calculators to estimate labour costs and payroll expenses first.
Casual vs part-time calculator
Compare the estimated cost of casual vs part-time employment including loadings.
Payroll cost calculator
Estimate employee costs including super, leave, and casual loading.
Overtime & penalty rate calculator
Estimate shift costs including weekend, public holiday, and overtime rates.
Roster cost forecast calculator
Forecast the estimated cost of your staff roster before publishing shifts.
Labour cost percentage calculator
Calculate what percentage of your revenue is spent on labour costs.
Shift cost calculator
Estimate the cost of a single staff shift including penalties and super.
Salary & pay calculator
Calculate your take-home pay in Australia. Convert hourly to annual salary, estimate tax, Medicare levy, and super for 2025-26.
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Read articlePayroll integration FAQ
- Navigate to Integrations in your RosterElf account, select Xero, and authorize the connection using your Xero credentials. Import employees from Xero Payroll, map RosterElf pay categories to Xero pay items, then export approved timesheets to Xero draft pay runs with one click. Setup takes just minutes.
- Navigate to Integrations in your RosterElf account, select MYOB, and authorize the connection using your MYOB credentials. Import employees from MYOB, map pay categories to MYOB payroll items, then export approved timesheets directly to MYOB for processing. Compatible with MYOB Business and AccountRight Live.
- After approving timesheets in RosterElf, navigate to the Payroll Export section and select the pay period. Review the hours, confirm the employee list, then click Export to send timesheet data directly to Xero or MYOB. Hours, pay rates, penalties, and overtime sync automatically without manual entry.
- In payroll integration settings, map RosterElf pay categories (ordinary hours, overtime, penalties, allowances) to your Xero or MYOB pay items. Different roles or awards can have different mappings. Once configured, timesheets export with the correct pay item codes for accurate payroll processing.
- If timesheets aren't syncing or employees are missing, first re-authorize the integration in RosterElf settings. Check that employees exist in both systems with matching details, verify pay item mappings are correct, and ensure your payroll system subscription is active. Our support team can help diagnose specific errors.
- Yes, you can use RosterElf for rostering and time tracking without connecting to payroll. Timesheets can be exported as CSV files for manual import into any payroll system.