Simplify your people management and protect your payroll

Smartly People Management is HR software that keeps all your employment data in one place, connected to payroll. Employee details stay accurate, pay runs stay right, and compliance errors don’t slip through the gaps.

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Poor people admin can lead to payroll mistakes and compliance headaches

When people records are spread across emails, folders, and spreadsheets – details slip, and errors creep into payroll. 

Smartly People Management keeps employment data in one place, connected directly to payroll, so your people and pay data always match. Less double-handling, fewer surprises on payday, and total confidence your people are paid right, every time. 

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    Streamline your people admin
    Manage hiring, onboarding, and everyday updates in one connected system, instead of juggling tools and spreadsheets.
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    Reduce risk of costly compliance
    Payroll and HR data always line up, so you avoid errors that can lead to backpay, penalties, or stressful fixes.
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    Real support when you need it
    Access expert legal advice, practical templates, and guided setup so you’re never stuck figuring HR out on your own.

From hiring to their last payday, manage every step in one place

Smartly People Management connects your people admin directly with payroll, so there’s less manual work, fewer missed details, and more time back and peace of mind for you and your team.

  • Digital hiring and onboarding
    Hiring? Send digital offers, collect signatures, share policies, and assign onboarding tasks, all in the system that runs your payroll. Employees are set up correctly and paid right from day one. Learn more
  • Employee information all in one place
    Need to find or update a staff record? Store contracts, work patterns, and documents in one connected system so your HR and payroll data stays accurate and is always in sync. Learn more
  • Smart renewal reminders
    Got critical renewals to remember? Automatically track visas, licence renewals, emergency contact updates, anniversaries and key dates. Nothing slips through the cracks and compliance stays on track. Learn more
  • Free legal support when you need it
    Got a curly HR question? Access 15 minutes of trusted advice per issue from Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor, quick expert support when you need clarity, without the worry of surprise legal fees. Learn more
  • Ready-to-use HR resources
    Don’t want to start from scratch? Use 50+ templates, checklists, and guides created for Kiwi businesses, including essentials saving you time while staying compliant. Learn more
  • Shared responsibility across your team
    Need help sharing the load? Assign onboarding, training, and policy approvals to the right people so everyone knows their role and no important task is missed. Learn more
  • Customisable task management
    Got unique people processes? Create custom tasks for Health & Safety checks, reviews, and approvals — keeping work visible, moving forward, and never forgotten. Learn more
  • Reporting made easy
    Need a quick view of what’s going on? Run simple reports on employee details, compliance gaps, licence expiries, and key HR data, so you can spot issues early and stay confident nothing’s been missed. Learn more
  • See your organisation at a glance
    Smartly’s Org Chart maps reporting lines for an accurate view of who reports to whom. Easily search, filter, and export to find relationships without chasing HR or asking around. Learn more

Trusted by Kiwi businesses to keep their people and payroll sorted.

Growing businesses use Smartly to manage their people and payroll together - saving time reducing errors, adn making work feel a little bit easier. 

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FAQs

What exactly does this HR feature include?

It covers employee records, hiring and onboarding, leave approvals, document management, compliance tracking, and more. You can even set reminders so your certificates and licenses never expire.

How does this HR feature actually help me or my business?

The Smartly People Management product streamlines HR admin, reduces double-handling, reminds you when certificates and licenses need renewing and everything is linked to your payroll, which means fewer errors and less hassle.

Who is this HR feature best suited for?

Smartly HR is ideal for small to medium businesses where one or two people wear multiple hats — especially those handling both payroll and HR.

Does this work with my current Payroll setup?

Yes! Smartly People Management is built to work seamlessly with our Payroll system, so no double entry or disconnected systems.

How much does it cost?

Pricing depends on your number of employees – it is a simple price per employee per month model and unlike some of our competitors we don’t lock you into a contract — we can talk you through the options when we set you up with a demo.

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

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

What if I’m not an HR expert?

No problem! Smartly People Management is designed for real people, not HR pros. Plus, your team gets 15 minutes of free advice from employment law experts Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor. every time you call.

Can I use the HR helpline for tricky situations?

Yes – your People Management subscription includes access to Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor's legal team. They’ll give you 15 minutes of tailored advice per call, plus guidance on next steps for complex issues.

See how easy people management can be with Smartly

Book a quick demo and discover how Smartly keeps your payroll and people admin connected - so you can focus on running your business.

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