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.
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.
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.
Local Expertise & Support
Australian-based support from payroll professionals who understand retail-specific awards and Fair Work regulations.
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.
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