Payroll for hospitality

Hospo loves us. Payroll can be complex with part-timers, full-timers and contractors. We’ll handle this for you with our slick self-service app and tools for managers and staff. The simple way to sort your payroll.

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Payroll is complex, but we make it simple for you
We do this by using smart tech to take care of all the complex calculations. Then automate all the payments directly to the IRD, KiwiSaver, your staff's bank accounts and more.
Never worry about IRD fees or legislation again
We lie awake at night thinking about things like the Holidays Act, PAYE and new payday filing requirements. So you never have to.
Get free training and unlimited support
We've got you! Our New Zealand based payroll experts can help via phone or email.

Popular features for hospitality businesses

Accurately calculate leave
Leave it with us. We’ll set you up so you calculate leave accurately and in compliance with the Holidays Act for all employee types – part-time, casuals, contractors, whatever your employee set-up is.
Ditch the paper timesheets – go digital
Timesheeting with Smartly is easy! Employees can log their hours in the Smartly app and send it straight to their manager for approval. Managers can review and approve in their app or browser portal.
Employee self-service
Employees can access their payslips, manage their leave, submit timesheets and cost their hours - all through the Smartly app. Managers can easily review and approve their team’s requests.

Other popular features for your industry

Automatic payments
The easiest way to run a pay. Once you approve a pay run, we’ll automatically make your payments to your employees, the IRD, KiwiSaver and more. So simple.
Help Centre
The Help Centre is your first port of call for help. We’ve got easy-to-follow guides and product demo videos plus a searchable FAQ space with answers and step-by-step instructions.
Payday filing
Payroll information for you and your employees is automatically sent to IRD so you never have to worry about IRD penalties.
PAYE sorted (payments to IRD)
Payments to the IRD are handled so you don’t need to worry. Never be penalised for missing IRD payment deadlines – it’s all handled by us.
Easy reporting interface
We have a range of reports designed to make tracking and reporting on payroll super simple. From pay run reports to warning and changes reports and more. It’s also super easy to export files too.
Xero integration
Send payroll information straight to Xero, giving you more visibility into business performance and productivity.
Safe and Secure
We take the safety and security of our customers data and transactions very seriously. The Smartly product is certified against ISO27001.
Compliance with the Holidays Act
Smartly Payroll is up to date and compliant with the Holidays Act. We’ve got it sorted so you don’t need to stress. Keep focused on your business while we handle the complicated stuff.
See the future (leave balances)
See how much leave your employee has now, how much they’ll have earned when they take leave and then how much they’ll have left with our new projected leave feature. Magic.

Your easiest payroll decision

Our plans are designed to make payroll simple, whatever that looks like for your business.

Our DIY Payroll plan includes everything you need to sort your payroll yourself and our simple software makes it easy to get it right.

Our Managed Payroll plan gives you a dedicated account manager to look after your payroll for you. Too easy!

Whichever plan you choose, you'll get access to all the best Smartly features like automated PAYE and staff payments, Xero integration, timesheets, labour costing, the employee app, and more.

DIY Payroll Plan Managed Payroll Plan

Over 22,000 Kiwi businesses use Smartly

Sue Reid – Shine Café

“As soon as you log in, all the information you need is right there and very accessible... give them a call, you won't be disappointed.”

How can Smartly help your business?

1–5 employees
Smartly Payroll is designed with Kiwi small businesses in mind. We make it simple to pay your people and focus on your business. Learn more
6–19 employees
As your business grows and you hire more employees, you’ll want a way to keep your payroll accurate. Smartly is all about making payroll simpler for growing Kiwi businesses. Learn more
20+ employees
Have total visibility of your team with Smartly Payroll. Comprehensive reporting, accurate and faff-free payroll. Perfect for larger businesses. Learn more