9 Benefits to outsource for a smooth, timely and accurate payroll

Are you planning an event, festival or project and need to payroll your workers however don’t have the skills, time or capacity?  Or perhaps you have found someone you’d like to work for your organisation but don’t want the compliance headache.

Payroll management can be complex and time-consuming, requiring specialised knowledge and expertise.

Partnering with an experienced payroll provider can reduce the risks and headache, save you time and money whilst ensuring your payroll is accurate and on time, every time.

9 Benefits of Outsourcing your Payroll Services

Here are some key reasons why you should consider outsourcing your payroll services:

1. Flexibility: Events, festivals and projects often have specific and tight timelines and requirements that are different from day-to-day operations. Outsourcing your payroll services can provide flexibility in managing your payroll during these periods, allowing you to customise your payroll services to meet your specific needs.
2. Expertise: Payroll for a festival or project often involves complex calculations and unique requirements. Outsourcing your payroll services can provide access to specialised expertise in payroll management. Recruitment agencies have the knowledge and skills needed to manage complex payroll issues, such as tax compliance, hourly wages, and overtime pay.
3. Cost savings: Outsourcing your payroll services can save your organisation money. By outsourcing, you can eliminate the need to hire and maintain an in-house payroll team, saving you labour costs and reducing the likelihood of costly errors.
4. Time savings: Payroll management can be time-consuming, taking valuable time away from planning and executing the festival or project. Outsourcing your payroll services can free up your internal staff to focus on other essential tasks, allowing you to manage your festival or project more efficiently.
5. Compliance: Festivals and projects often have unique labour laws and regulations that must be followed. Recruitment agencies are experts in compliance and can help ensure that your organization is adhering to all relevant regulations.
6. Data security: Payroll data is sensitive and confidential. Outsourcing your payroll services can help ensure that your data is secure and protected from unauthorised access. Recruitment agencies have strict security protocols in place to protect sensitive employee information and ensure the confidentiality of your payroll data.
7. Improved accuracy: Payrolling is a detail-oriented process that requires a high degree of accuracy. Recruitment agencies have the expertise and resources necessary to ensure that your payroll is accurate and error-free.
8. Access to specialised software: Recruitment agencies have access to specialised payroll software that can automate many of the processes involved in payrolling. Some providers can offer a self service portal for the client and worker.
9. Peace of mind: Outsourcing your payroll services can provide you with peace of mind, knowing that your payroll is being managed by experts who are dedicated to ensuring accuracy, compliance, and security.

By partnering with a reputable payroll provider, you can streamline your payroll management during a festival or project, allowing you to focus on delivering a successful event or venture.

How can Horner assist your organisation with payroll services?

Whether it is one or hundreds of workers you need to payroll, as an experienced and reliable payroll services provider, Horner can manage the entire process from the onboarding of your workers in a seamless, timely and welcoming manner, interpreting award/EA arrangements, weekly payments through to compliance, invoicing and reporting.

Horner was the sole provider for payrolling services for the City of Melbourne’s Moomba and the City of Port Phillip’s St Kilda Festival.  We have successfully been managing the Moomba festival payroll for over 10 years!

Contact the Horner team on 1300 119 580 or email horner@horner.com.au to find out how we can assist you with payroll or recruitment services.