People Management

People Management made simple, so you can focus on what matters. Your business.

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You didn’t start a business to spend hours on HR admin, right? With Smartly HR, you’ll stay on top of people management without drowning in paperwork (or panic-Googling employment laws). It’s built for New Zealand businesses, backed by expert advice, and fully integrated with Smartly Payroll — so you can do more, with less stress.

Smartly, one smart system

  • Compliance matters
    When compliance matters
    Stay on the right side of the law. Smartly HR is built for NZ legislation and kept up to date, with ready-to-go templates for common HR situations — so you don’t need to start from scratch.
  • Legal support
    Free employment legal advice
    We’ve teamed up with Copeland Ashcroft Law to give you access to expert employment advice when you need it.
  • Document storage
    All your documents in one place
    Upload employee info, track licenses and certificates (with auto-reminders!), manage task lists and more — all from your dashboard.
  • Payroll and People
    Easy to use and links to Smartly Payroll
    It just works together. Smartly People Management connects smoothly with Smartly Payroll, and we’ve made it simple to get started with toolkits and guides.

See how simple it is to sort your people admin in the same system as your payroll

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Say goodbye to HR headaches

Smartly HR gives you everything you need to manage your people properly — without the paperwork, guesswork or late-night stress. Whether you're just starting out or growing fast, we’ll help you stay compliant, confident, and in control.

Everything you need in an HR and Payroll solution, nothing you don’t.

FAQs

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.

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 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.

Keen to hear more?

Whether you want to find out more about our features, or how our People Management product can help your business – our team of experts are here to help.

Contact us
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