Payroll Software for Australian Retail & Fast‑Food Businesses
Keep retail payroll accurate, compliant, and agile with BetterPayroll, purpose-built for stores and franchise operations across Australia.
Reliable Service for Retail Businesses
Complex Award Structures
Retail employs over 1.3 million Australians, with most on part-time or casual contracts under multiple awards (General Retail, Fast Food, Pharmacy). This increases payroll risk, especially when applying penalty rates, loadings, and allowances.
High Compliance Risk
Surveys reveal 39% of SMEs admit to payroll errors, while up to 60% of employers have made mistakes in the past two years. Wage theft laws now criminalise intentional underpayments, carrying penalties up to $8 million for companies and 10 years' jail for individuals.
Frequent Staff Turnover
Retail turnover is high, with many young and migrant workers, groups especially vulnerable to misclassification and non-compliant entitlements.
Retail-Specific Payroll Features
Automated Award Interpretation
Handles complex pay rates for casual and part-time employees, including penalties for weekends, evenings, and overtime.
Digital Timesheets
Mobile-first timesheet tools allow in-store or on-site clock-ins, with manager approvals and auto-calculation of shifts.
One-Click STP Phase 2 Compliance
Send accurate income types, TFNs, super, and award details directly to the ATO, no manual reporting.
Superannuation & Leave Calculation
Calculates super contributions on applicable earnings and tracks leave entitlements per modern awards.
Multi-Store Payroll Support
Designed for franchises and multi-location retailers, enabling consolidated payroll across sites with role-based permissions.
Seamless Integrations
Pair BetterPayroll with accounting platforms like Xero or MYOB and POS systems for unified financial operations.
Key Benefits for Retail Teams
| Benefit | Impact |
|---|---|
| Error‑Free Payroll | Avoid fines, wage disputes, and damaged morale. |
| Quick Processing & Scalability | Efficient support for seasonal staff, promotions, and expansion. |
| Audit-Ready Records | Clean STP lodgements, payslips, and award history for compliance. |
| Mobile & In-Store Friendly | Enable retail managers to track payroll from any device. |
| Flexible Cost Tracking | Allocate payroll across multiple departments or store locations. |
What Makes BetterPayroll Stand Out
Industry-Specific Design
We built BetterPayroll around modern retail workflows, not just “generic payroll”, to solve real challenges in rostered, high-turnover retail environments.
Commitment to Compliance
With wage theft laws tightening, we ensure your payroll is audit-ready, reducing both financial and legal risks.
Commitment to Compliance
With wage theft laws tightening, we ensure your payroll is audit-ready, reducing both financial and legal risks.
Local Expertise & Support
Australian-based support from payroll professionals who understand retail-specific awards and Fair Work regulations.
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Trusted by Australian Retailers
Retailers leveraging BetterPayroll have reported:
- Significant reduction in payroll disputes,
- Faster processing times during peak seasons,
- Full alignment with the Fair Work Ombudsman and ATO expectations.