What a Head of People and Culture looks for from the payroll department

Last week we discussed what your CFO is looking for in the payroll dpeartment. This week we drill down into how your Head of People and Culture (HoPC) views the payroll department as a crucial partner in fostering a positive organisational culture, enhancing employee satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Here’s what a HoPC […]

Federal Court finds employee was not demoted due to his exercise of workplace rights

Employees are protected from adverse action because they have exercised, or propose to exercise, the workplace right to make a “complaint” or “inquiry” in relation to their employment within the meaning of section 341(1)(c)(ii) of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act). The existence of a complaint or inquiry which is protected from adverse […]

What a CFO looks for from the Payroll Department

This week, we thought we’d look at the critical relationship between the finance and payroll departments. A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) views the payroll department through a strategic lens, focusing on how it can contribute to the organisation’s financial health and operational efficiency. Here’s what a CFO typically expects from the payroll department and how […]

Changes to rosters and overtime in the Retail Award

There have been changes to the wording of the Retail Award concerning rosters and overtime. These changes took effect from the first full pay period starting on or after 5 July 2024. What’s changed? Rosters If an employee works 6 days in one week of a 2-week roster cycle, then the employee can only work […]

First Regulated Labour Hire Arrangement Order

The first tranche of amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) pursuant to the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 (Cth) provided new powers to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to make a “regulated labour hire arrangement order”. These amendments, known more widely as “same-job, same pay” laws were intended […]

Portable long service leave scheme introduced for community service sector in NSW

On 20 June 2024, the New South Wales Parliament passed the Community Services Sector (Portable Long Service Leave) Bill 2024 (the Bill) introducing a new portable long service leave scheme for workers in the community service sector. The Bill will impact up to 250,000 community sector workers in NSW by providing them with: access to […]

Taking payroll strategies to a practical level: A guide for payroll managers

In our previous article about elevating payroll maturity, we explored the strategic goals that can elevate payroll maturity within your organisation. Now, let’s delve into the practical steps payroll managers can take to implement these strategies effectively. By focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs), ongoing training, and robust processes, you can transform your payroll department […]

Setting and achieving payroll goals: Elevating payroll maturity in your organisation

As payroll professionals, our roles often go unnoticed until something goes wrong. However, we possess the power and knowledge to elevate payroll maturity within our organisations. Setting strategic goals and effectively communicating with leaders can significantly uplift the perception and value of the payroll function. Here’s a guide on what to discuss with your leaders […]

Key strategies for employers to retain top payroll staff

In today’s competitive business environment, retaining top payroll staff is crucial for ensuring smooth operations and compliance. Payroll professionals manage complex and sensitive tasks, making their retention vital. Here are several strategies employers can adopt to retain their best payroll talent: Offer competitive compensation and benefits To attract and retain top payroll talent, offering competitive […]

World Vision Australia backpays $6 million it underpaid staff

World Vision Australia has back-paid more than $6 million to staff after the charity self-reported underpayments to the Fair Work Ombudsman in 2019. The underpayments occurred due to compliance issues, the charity said, and were discovered after an internal review. In total, 3000 current and former employees across the country were underpaid more than $4.6 […]

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The team at APA are extremely knowledgeable, very friendly and keen to assist in a prompt efficient manner - every time!

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Accurate and timely information imparted in a completely no nonsense manner.Even complex matters are presented so that all can be understood with practical details that assist easy implementation.

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02:46 27 Apr 20

The assistance that Tracy has provided during the COVID 19 crisis is outstanding! Free webinars to us, still cost you to produce and we are grateful.

Ingrid Ramona Onciu

01:33 27 Apr 20

I found a lot of information I needed in the Jobkeeper webinar. Thank you for this. Great presentation!

Jo Regina

21:20 27 Feb 20

Amazing Payroll Leadership Conference lead by Tracy. Its fantastic to get like minded people in the same room where we can learn and share our experience and bounce off each other. One of the best events I have been to.

Anne Davis

03:01 13 Sep 18

I have had the privilege of meeting and dealing with Tracy, Maria, Andy and the team at APA for many years. I would encourage anyone who deals with payroll to sign up as a member. Take advantage of the training courses on offer. Maria is a fantastic trainer and has the ability to break down legislation and awards into a presentation that everyone can understand.

Rosa Yoon

00:24 11 Sep 18

It was the best decision our business made when we joined the Australian Payroll Association 5 years ago. Tracy and the team are humbling, professional and maintains high integrity in all the areas of payroll. It's your payroll one-stop shop.

Sandi Boorn

03:03 09 Sep 18

Highly recommend Tracy and team. They continue to keep us up to speed with all legislative changes. Email newsletter is very informative. Thank you for your professional service.

Anthony Jakovcevic

04:11 08 Sep 18

Highly recommend Tracy and team. They continue to keep us up to speed with all legislative changes. Webinars and presentation documents are very useful. Thank you for your professional service.

Fumiko WALTON

01:11 03 Sep 18

The class was very flexible to follow the attendance needs even we have a text Book to follow. Some people were excited to discuss own problems. But some times caused run out the planned work time. In total impression was very good. Friendly and easy to rise the questions.

Dobrila Bijelic

00:19 03 Sep 18

Information was up to date (some of it literally hours old); concise and on topic. Maria is an entertaining and knowledgeable presenter.

Steph Francis

23:38 02 Sep 18

The End of Year Webinar was really helpful. It was a great opportunity to just refresh ourselves on those 'once a year' tasks and be sure that we were up to date with any changes to the payroll landscape throughout the year. The webinar format was perfect. It's a busy time of year for all and being able to remote in meant that the whole team could easily attend. Thanks for the invitation!!

CHLOE ASTON

23:20 02 Sep 18

Maria is fantastic! Very informative and runs an engaging seminar or class. The Australian Payroll Association are a great support to have.

AllyK Noble

22:56 02 Sep 18

absolutely worth every minute spent , this was an experience that I didn't think I needed after many years in payroll, but the networks built since the day were an added bonus. The day was informative and well set out.

YANWEN SU

07:44 01 Sep 18

It was a very useful and interesting training. Not borning at all, you can learn a lot in such a short time from the easily understandable material & listen opinions from experienced payroll staff from other companies.Definitely will attend next year. Hope the food will be better:)

Jenny Wann

06:59 01 Sep 18

Maria is the best teacher I have ever come across - she manages to keep 20 adults of varying capabilities totally absorbed during her classes - her knowledge of all things payroll is second to none! I just wish I could attend every class she teaches - I always come away much more informed but also wanting to learn more.

Jacquie Wells

02:36 30 Jul 18

Tracy Angwin is a true professional and the APA offers expertise, insight and thought leadership to the payroll industry.

Elizabeth Ristevski

11:02 28 Mar 18

The Australian Payroll Association is providing professional advice in line with the latest legislation. As a Payroll professional it is of an enormous importance to be a member of this organization and build on payroll knowledge and network with its members.It is a must attend the Yearly Payroll Conference, where members attend various workshops from termination payments to superannuation updates, guest speakers from the ATO & speakers from various Payroll Software providers. Attendees receive updates on upcoming legislative changes, network with colleagues from different industries & enjoy great food and beverages.As part of the company is the recruitment department lead by Andy Thompson. As a recruiter Andy knows the payroll scope in great details. He educates its clients about payroll and at the same time is helping payroll professionals to attain roles best fitting of candidate expectations.Wishing the team at the Australian Payroll Association many years of growth and successIt is time to ascend the payroll profession where it belongs

Jane Barker

22:46 26 Mar 18

APA membership is worth every cent! It's great to have competent people to answer all queries relating to payroll. The service is immediate and thorough. The weekly newsletters and member portal are very informative and keep me up to date.

Josh Biasia

20:05 26 Mar 18

APA are great to deal! A fantastic resource for any Payroll Department. I have also completed my Certificate IV in Payroll Administration with them and now looking to do the Diploma. If you ever get a chance to attend one of their conferences, I highly recommend - the likes of Tracey and Maria are very engaging and knowledgeable speakers.

Jeshna Sagun

06:19 26 Mar 18

Australian Payroll Association (APA) has been very instrumental in my career, specifically Andy Thompson. Andy has helped me get into the position that I'm currently in at one of the most reputable firms in Australia. He has always been very encouraging and supportive of me, and values my experience and skill set. He is one of my biggest advocates and helped steer me in the right direction with my career. I also use APA to assist with any ongoing payroll related advice that I need. Tracy and Maria are knowledge experts when it comes to all matters relating to Payroll. Whether it's advice about payroll vendors, or legislative and statutory obligations, they are always more than happy to assist and go above and beyond.

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