e-PayDay

Cloud payroll software for the Australian market

e-PayDay is an Australian provider of cloud payroll software. Its platform, e-PayDay Go®, is designed specifically for businesses, accountants and payroll professionals operating under Australian workplace and tax legislation. The system integrates payroll processing, regulatory compliance, human resources and workforce management into a single cloud-accessible platform.

The company presents itself as an Australian-owned product, built for the country's legislation and backed by a local support team. The tool is intended for organisations of different sizes: from small businesses and micro-businesses to medium-sized organisations, accountants, bookkeeping firms and businesses with multiple locations or complex payroll environments.

Built-in regulatory compliance

The core of the product is compliance with the obligations that Australian legislation imposes on employers. e-PayDay Go® includes features for Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting directly to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), support for Payday Super requirements, PAYG tax calculations, leave management and accruals, and superannuation contribution reporting and payments.

The platform incorporates automatic legislative updates and provides access to regulatory information from bodies such as the ATO, the Fair Work Commission and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), with direct links to official sources.

Payroll based on Fair Work Modern Awards

e-PayDay Go® provides real-time access to all 122 Fair Work Modern Awards, with data obtained directly from the Fair Work Commission. The system calculates wages, allowances, overtime and penalty rates from those awards, and automatically updates pay rates. It includes alerts and notifications about Award changes to reduce the risk of underpayments.

The company also offers preconfigured pay type templates aligned with the Modern Awards and ATO reporting requirements. These include hourly or salary rates, allowances, deductions, reimbursements, hours worked, leave, terminations, bonuses and commissions, and lump sum W. These templates can be copied and customised.

Payroll, HR and time and attendance features

The software automates payroll processing and allows employees to securely access their payslips, leave balances and personal information through a self-service portal. Approved timesheets are transferred directly into payroll for payment calculations.

The platform incorporates e-Personnel™, a human resource information system (HRIS) that centralises employee record management through the Payee Master File. Its features include secure storage of emergency contacts, document management, unlimited notes per employee and automatic reminders for payroll tasks and deadlines.

Time and attendance is covered with apps and time clock kiosks. The ClockMeIn® mobile app combines employee self-service (ESS) with time and attendance functions, so workers can manage their pay days and their data from their mobile.

Plans and access options

The company offers several options to start using the platform. The initial plan covers the first three employees free of charge, and there is also a 30-day trial. From there, the service scales according to the company's needs. The website mentions specific plans for payroll, micro-businesses and small businesses, as well as a payroll plan for accountants and bookkeepers. A free demonstration and a software demonstration are also offered.

According to the published information, the first payroll run can be processed in about 15 minutes, depending on the number of employees and the complexity of the requirements.

Regulatory context and employer resources

The company notes that employers must prepare for several relevant changes in the payroll area, including the entry into force of Payday Super on 1 July 2026, STP finalisation at the end of the fiscal year and the 4.75% wage increase set by the Fair Work Commission. The website refers to a June 2026 payroll news update and a guide on the top ten payroll software in Australia (2026).

In addition, e-PayDay publishes support resources such as the e-PayDay Go user guide, a changelog, access to the ATO community, a remote support service and a service status page.