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Plans designed to make payroll and people management simple

make people your superpower

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You can switch plans at any time

Payroll

Run payroll quickly & accurately.

$2.60
per employee, per pay run
+ $51.50 per month platform fees
Sign up
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Payroll
+ People Management

Run payroll & manage your people in one place.

$2.60
per employee, per pay run
+ $10
per employee, per month
+ $51.50 per month platform fees
Sign up

Smartly-run Payroll

Let Smartly run your payroll quickly & accurately.

$6.20
per employee, per pay run
From $365 per month (minimum applies)
Sign up

Smartly-run Payroll 
+ People Management

Let Smartly run your payroll. You manage your people.

$6.20
per employee, per pay run
+ $10
per employee, per month
From $365 per month (minimum applies)
Sign up
Payroll
Automated leave calculations in line with NZ legislation
Xero integration
Employee access to Smartly app  
Timesheets and labour costing 
Comprehensive reporting 
for audits and tracking
Automated PAYE + employee payments + IRD filling - done for you
Smartly runs your payroll for you
- you approve it — —
People Management
Digital employee onboarding  — —
E-signed employment contracts  — —
Expiry alerts for licenses and certificates  — —
Secure employee document storage  — —
HR task reminders & reports  — —
Org chart with live employee data  — —
Access to 50+ HR compliance templates, policies and documents  — —
Customer Support
Free training + unlimited NZ-based phone support 
Free 15-minute legal support per issue  — —
Dedicated account manager — —

Calculate your price

Estimate your monthly cost by selecting a plan and employee count.

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Payroll
  • Payroll
  • Payroll + People Management
  • Smartly-run Payroll
  • Smartly-run Payroll + People Management
How many employees do you pay per cycle?
Weekly
Fortnightly
Monthly
Are you referring a client, or a business with 30+ employees? Talk to our team about a tailored plan.

Your estimated monthly cost

$ 0 .00 + GST
Cost breakdown
Self managed payroll $51.50/month x1
Weekly pay cycle
Fortnightly pay cycle
Monthly pay cycle
People Management

*Minimum monthly fee of $365 applies

* Indicative costs only. All pricing listed above excludes GST. Actual pricing may vary monthly depending on the number of employees and pay cycles. Additional banking transaction fees may apply.

Need help deciding?

Choosing the right plan doesn’t have to be hard. Contact us for expert guidance, or book a demo to see how Smartly supports your people and payroll.

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FAQs

What's the difference between running payroll myself and having Smartly manage it for me?

Let’s start with what’s the same: whichever plan you choose, you’ll have access to Smartly’s full range of features including the employee app, timesheets, labour costing, Xero integration, automated payments and more. The difference is, when you choose DIY Payroll, you’re responsible for entering all of your payroll data into Smartly and checking that it’s correct. When you choose Managed Payroll, your dedicated account manager will work with you, and whatever systems you’re currently using, to make sure your data is entered correctly and payments are made on time.

How do I know which plan is right for my business?

Only you can decide which plan is best for your specific needs but here’s a few things to consider. If you don’t have many employees, your payroll is pretty simple, and/or you have someone who is comfortable processing payroll for you, then our simple software might be a good fit for your business. If you’re not confident in payroll compliance and legislation, there have been mistakes made in your payroll, or you’re struggling to find a qualified person to manage your payroll, it might be time to consider handing your payroll over to the experts on our Managed Payroll team.

If you’re still not sure, contact us today for a free chat with a payroll expert, or learn more about how to choose between in-house and outsourced payroll over on our blog.

How do I move my current payroll information over to Smartly?

Changing payroll providers can be daunting, but you can rest assured our onboarding specialists will help you every step of the way. Once you’re signed up with us, we’ll work with you to create a customised onboarding plan for your business. We’ll agree on all the important dates, such as the date of your first pay run and your training date (if applicable). Then depending on your onboarding plan, we may ask you to enter your information into a Smartly portal, to send through reports from your previous payroll provider, or to complete some authorisation forms for us to make payments on your behalf. You can expect to be up and running with Smartly between 3 and 15 business days after sign-up, depending on your business needs. Too easy!

Can I get People Management without payroll?

So you can manage your payroll and people all in one place our People Management product is available as an add on to either of our Payroll plans and is not available as a standalone product.

I don't currently use Smartly – how do I sign up for People Management?

Because People Management is an add-on, you'll need to sign up for one of our Payroll plans first. Get started now by completing our online form, and someone from our friendly team will be in touch.