Payroll for construction

Smartly makes payroll simple for tradies. Faff-free payroll for staff, contractors and apprentices. Make it easy for your team to log timesheets and code costs to different jobs, then have it all flow through to your accounting system. The simple way to sort your payroll.

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Simplicity
Smartly’s whole reason for existence is to make payroll simple – automating calculations and sorting countless payment transfers on your behalf.
Accuracy & Compliance
We lie awake at night thinking about things like the Holidays Act, PAYE and new payday filing requirements so you never have to. When there’s a new legislative change, we’re on it.
Support
Need help? If you want to know how to do anything on Smartly, we’ve got you! Check out our Help Centre or give our payroll experts a call.

Popular features for construction businesses

Labour costing
It’s simple for your employees to code costs to different jobs in the Smartly app and have that flow through to a pay run and on to other integrated solutions like accounting systems.
Digital timesheets
Timesheeting with Smartly is easy! Employees can submit their time in the Smartly app straight through to their manager (you or a site supervisor) or straight to your payroll admin for approval.
Employee self-service
Employees can access their payslips, manage their leave, submit timesheets and allowances and cost their hours – all through the Smartly app. Managers can also review and approve their team’s requests

Other popular features for construction businesses

Accuracy and compliance
If your team are eligible for allowances (mileage, food, accommodation), these can easily be added at the time you run your pay or by your employees through the Smartly app.
Payday filing
Payroll information for you and your employees is automatically sent to IRD so you never have to worry about IRD penalties.
Allowances
If your team are eligible for allowances (mileage, food, accommodation), these can easily be added by you (during the pay run) or your employees (in their timesheet).
Future leave balances
Staff leave tracking made simple. Staff see what their balance is now, what it’ll be when they take leave and what they’ll have left at the end. Plus, it’s simpler for you to approve leave requests.
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. We maintain an Information Management Security System that’s certified against ISO27001.
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.
Automatic payments
Run your pay, and then we’ll automatically make your payments to your employees, IRD, KiwiSaver and more.
Import timesheets
If you’re working with one of our time and attendance integrated partners, simply import your staff timesheets into Smartly and we sort the rest.

Payroll plans designed for you

Our plans are designed to make payroll simple. Choose the plan that works for your business, and switch up or down at any time. No contracts, easy set-up and free training.

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How much will Smartly payroll cost?

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Payroll One $30 monthly + GST*

plus $1.99 per employee per pay run

If your business isn’t too big, say fewer than 5 employees, and most employee hours don’t change much from payroll to payroll, this plan is for you.

Fundamentals to run a pay
Training and ongoing support
Basic employee self-service
Basic leave management
Digital timesheets
Labour costing

Get your first month free

Payroll Two $40 monthly + GST*

plus $1.99 per employee per pay run
plus $1.99 per employee per month

Suits most Kiwi businesses and will see you right if you’re growing. Perfect if your employee (or contractor) hours are changing week to week.

Fundamentals to run a pay
Training and ongoing support
Advanced employee self-service
Advanced leave management
Digital timesheets
Labour costing

Get your first month free

Payroll Three $65 monthly + GST*

plus $1.99 per employee per pay run
plus $1.99 per employee per month

Smartly Payroll Three is the simple choice for large or more complicated businesses. Make it easier to keep track and report on hours.

Fundamentals to run a pay
Training and ongoing support
Advanced employee self-service
Advanced leave management
Digital timesheets
Labour costing

Get your first month free

*Indicative costs only. Actual pricing may vary monthly depending on number of employees and pay cycles at a rate of $1.99 per employee per pay cycle. Plus the number of employees paid per month at $1.99 per employee per month (Payroll Two and Three only).

Over 20,000 Kiwi businesses use Smartly

Cam Goldsmith – Tidy Slabs

“Smartly have kept our business compliant. It takes the burden away from keeping up with all the payroll legislation requirements.”

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