Affinity simplifies payroll for organisations with 200+ employees. Our platform is built to handle compliance, automation, and integration – so you can focus on your people, not processing.
Payroll built for complexity. Trusted across Australia & New Zealand
Simplifying enterprise payroll.
Affinity provides cloud-based payroll software and services built for scale, compliance, and complexity.
We like complex. Whether you manage thousands of employees or complex awards, we help you take control through powerful automation, local expertise, and real-time insights.
From SaaS to fully managed delivery, we’re the trusted partner for large organisations seeking accurate, compliant, and stress-free payroll operations.
Partner with a payroll software and services provider that’s paying over 500,000 employees
Our software platform automates payroll, ensures compliance and provides real-time reporting. And with offices across Australia and New Zealand, you’re never alone. You can tackle challenges with confidence knowing our experts are just a call away.
SCALABLE AND CONFIGURABLE
Enterprise payroll software that grows with you
Scale confidently with configurable payroll automation designed for large, complex teams. Adapt to multi-entity, award-based, and evolving payroll requirements with ease.
LOCAL EXPERTISE WITH LOCAL DELIVERY
Australian & New Zealand payroll compliance expertise
Our payroll platform is developed and supported locally. With expert teams in AU & NZ, we help you meet complex regulatory demands while delivering accurate, compliant payroll – every time.
REAL-TIME INSIGHTS
Real-time payroll reporting & labour cost insights
Make informed decisions with up-to-the-minute payroll data and analytics. Track labour costs, forecast workforce spend, and turn your payroll into a strategic advantage.
“It’s more than just numbers.”
“We understand that payroll isn’t just about getting the numbers right — it’s about supporting your people, maintaining compliance and ensuring smooth operations. With over 40 years of innovation in payroll technology, Affinity is trusted by some of the most complex businesses across Australasia.”
Joel Smith, CEO, Affinity Payroll
One flawless platform. Three options to implement.
Software as a Service
Perfect payroll tech
Our SaaS platform combines secure cloud infrastructure and powerful, flexible payroll and workforce functionality for stress-free, accurate and timely payroll.
- Enterprise-level cloud payroll technology
- Flexible system configurations
- Single database securely deployed in our data centre
- Self-service dashboard lets employees and managers control tasks with ease
- Ongoing local support and expertise
- Tools, support, training and API integrations to implement at your own pace
Supported payroll
Payroll tech plus expertise
With our supported payroll solution, our SaaS software combined with expert support and advice will help you navigate complex situations with ease and confidence.
- Everything from SaaS
- Dedicated support person
- System configuration and admin validation
- Ad hoc reporting
- Training and ongoing help
Fully Managed
End-to-end payroll management
Designed for companies that want to fully outsource their payroll operations, this option takes care of everything to ensure your payroll is tailored to handle the most intricate scenarios.
- Everything from Supported
- Dedicated payroll managers
- End-to-end payroll processing
- 3rd-party payments and tax filing
- Employee and manager support
- Full reporting
Find the right payroll solution for your organisation
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“We wanted a system that could provide innovation and future-proof our technology.”
“We weren’t going to make this change and then have to do it again in five years’ time. The Affinity system increased our compliance and best practice without needing to implement an additional HRIS immediately.”
Margaret Crozier,
General Manager People and Culture, Heritage Lifecare
Employee and manager self-service
Our dashboard gives a clear overview, ensuring employees focus on priorities while managers easily manage tasks, leave and approvals. Interactive payslips simplify pay transparency, and real-time leave management, online forms and a mobile app keep teams informed on the go.
Your payroll hub in one app
Roll all your key tasks into one simple mobile app. From accessing payslips and submitting timesheets to managing leave and staying on top of tasks, your people will have everything they need, anywhere and anytime.
“Affinity has enhanced the employee user experience.”
“Affinity has removed risk from our business, enhanced our service delivery and the employee user experience.”
Paul McCloskey , General Manager People, Vector
SaaS, supported or fully managed payroll - what fits best?
Whether you need payroll software, expert support, or complete outsourcing, Affinity helps enterprise businesses choose the model that meets their complexity, compliance and scale needs.
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