Payroll Automation

Payroll Automation for Manufacturing

Transform your manufacturing payroll automation with custom automation built by Harvard-educated experts. Measurable outcomes in 4-8 weeks, backed by 98% client retention.

2 weeks

First prototype

98%

Client retention

50+

Businesses served

150+

Integrations

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Expected Outcomes

Measurable results our manufacturing clients achieve with payroll automation.

65% faster

Payroll Processing

Reduce weekly payroll preparation from a full day to under three hours including review and approval

Real-time

Cost Per Unit Accuracy

Labour costs allocated to production runs in real time for accurate and timely job costing

Automated

WorkCover Accuracy

Workers compensation premium calculations based on actual hours and classifications rather than estimates

The Challenge

Common payroll automation challenges facing manufacturing businesses.

Shift loadings and overtime calculations across rotating rosters are complex and error-prone when done manually

Labour cost allocation to production runs requires manual reconciliation between payroll and production systems

Workers compensation premium declarations are estimated rather than calculated from actual data

Tool and leading hand allowances are inconsistently applied across departments

Implementation

How we implement payroll automation for your manufacturing business.

Shift and Production Data Import

Pull shift attendance data from time clocks and cross-reference with production schedules in DEAR Inventory or Cin7. Capture standard hours, overtime, and shift differentials based on actual production requirements.

✓ Tools: DEAR Inventory, Cin7, Make

Manufacturing Award Application

Apply the Manufacturing and Associated Industries Award calculations including shift loadings for afternoon and night shifts, overtime rates, tool allowances, and leading hand allowances based on team structure.

✓ Tools: KeyPay, Xero, Google Sheets

Cost Allocation to Production

Allocate labour costs to specific production runs, work orders, and cost centres. Provide real-time visibility into labour cost per unit for accurate job costing and margin analysis.

✓ Tools: Xero, DEAR Inventory, Airtable

Compliance and Reporting

Lodge STP reports, calculate superannuation including shift-based variations, and generate OHS-related payroll reports such as workers compensation premium calculations based on actual hours and classifications.

✓ Tools: Xero, KeyPay, ATO STP

Why Choose Clever Ops

What makes our payroll automation solution different.

Shift Pay Accuracy

Afternoon, night, and rotating shift loadings are calculated automatically based on actual clock-on and clock-off data, eliminating manual interpretation errors.

Production Cost Visibility

Labour costs are allocated to work orders and production runs automatically, giving management real-time visibility into true manufacturing costs.

WorkCover Optimisation

Accurate hour and classification data ensures workers compensation premiums are calculated on actual figures rather than conservative estimates.

Allowance Consistency

Tool allowances, leading hand allowances, and other entitlements are applied systematically based on each employee's role and classification.

Manufacturing Compliance

Designed to support ISO 9001 quality management, workplace health and safety regulations, and environmental compliance reporting under Australian standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

From kickoff to your first working payroll automation solution for manufacturing is typically 2 weeks. Full implementation follows within 4-8 weeks. Each phase delivers measurable value before the next begins.

Pricing for payroll automation depends on your manufacturing workflow complexity and the number of systems involved. Most solutions fall within our standard tiers. Start with a free assessment for an accurate quote.

We connect payroll automation to your existing tools including Employment Hero, Xero, Deputy and 150+ other platforms. No need to switch - we plug into what you already use.

We provide 3 months of hands-on support after launching your payroll automation solution. This includes monitoring, adjustments, and training. After that, we offer ongoing support plans tailored to your needs.

No. We build payroll automation around your existing manufacturing tools and processes. Our approach enhances what you already have: zero retraining, zero data migration, and immediate ROI.