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Call 1800 082 006Outsourced Payroll for Recruitment Agencies in Australia
PayMe Australia provides outsourced contractor payroll administration for Australian recruitment agencies. We support PAYG withholding, superannuation, payslips, timesheets and contractor enquiries, while your recruitment agency retains its employment and client relationships. We take care of the payroll administration, so your team can focus on what matters most, building and maintaining strong client and contractor relationships.
- -36 years
- Supporting Australian recruiters
- Dedicated support
- For your agency and contractors
- From 1.20%
- Paid When We Get Paid payroll fee
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Complete Contractor Payroll Administration for Recruitment Agencies
When comparing contractor payroll for recruitment agencies, start with the scope of administration and the responsibilities each party retains. PayMe works with your team to establish the payroll service, reporting and approval arrangements for your placements.
Payroll Processing And Payslips.
PayMe administers contractor pay runs and prepares payslips under the payroll arrangement agreed with your agency. Your team retains responsibility for the placement and agreed contract details.
PAYG Withholding.
We calculate PAYG withholding using ATO tax tables and administer the amounts paid to the ATO as part of contractor payroll.
STP Reporting.
We handle Single Touch Payroll reporting on your agency's behalf. The reporting arrangements and information your team needs to provide are agreed when we set up the service.
Superannuation Administration.
We calculate superannuation contributions and process them on the same day as payroll.
Contractor Payroll Registration.
We coordinate payroll registration and the information needed to establish each contractor's payroll record. Sensitive payroll details are collected through the separate secure registration process, not a public enquiry form.
Payroll Records.
We maintain payroll records for the pay runs we administer, with contractor payslips available through the payroll portal. We agree the records and reporting your agency needs as part of setup.
Timesheet Administration.
We work with the available timesheet submission and approval arrangements for your placements, so payroll receives the approved hours and information it needs.
E-Invoicing And RCTI Options.
E-invoicing arrangements and recipient-created tax invoice (RCTI) options are available. We confirm eligibility, the agreed invoicing process and the information your accounts team needs before an arrangement starts.
Salary Packaging.
Contractors can access salary packaging and fee-free novated leasing through Alliance Leasing. We explain the options and administer approved deductions within their payroll arrangement.
Contractor Enquiries.
Have the comfort of knowing our team is always a phone call or email away, providing your contractors with personalised support for all payroll-related enquiries, including payslips, timesheets and salary sacrificing.
Explore our contractor payroll service, salary packaging options and novated leasing through Alliance Leasing.
Why Recruitment Agencies Outsource Contractor Payroll
Reduced Payroll Administration
Move recurring pay-run administration, payslips and payroll enquiries to a dedicated payroll team, with the scope of support agreed for your agency.
Consistent Contractor Payroll Setup
Use an agreed registration process for each placement. Confirm the payroll information, responsibilities and approvals needed before a contractor starts.
Payroll Support For Your Team
Give contractors a payroll contact and give your consultants an agreed point of contact for payroll questions, rather than asking them to manage each enquiry themselves.
Focus On Clients And Placements
Your agency retains its employment and client relationships. Recruitment payroll outsourcing supports the administration around those placements without transferring those relationships to PayMe.
For further context, read our recruiter payroll article. For a procurement discussion, bring your placement volumes, payroll requirements and current approval processes to our team.
How we work with you
- 01
Send us the contract
Share your placement requirements and contract information so we can agree payroll responsibilities, approvals, reporting and fees. Your consultants retain the client relationship.
- 02
We set up and process contractor payroll
We coordinate payroll registration and administer pay under your agreed arrangement. Fees start from 1.20% for Paid When We Get Paid options, with premium services also available.
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We handle the rest
Our team supports ongoing payroll administration, superannuation processing, timesheets and contractor payroll enquiries. Your agency continues to manage employment matters and placements.
Flexible Payroll and Timesheet Arrangements
PayMe works with your recruitment company's processes. Timesheets can be submitted through the PayMe payroll portal, by email, or through your agency's own system where that is the agreed arrangement. We confirm who approves hours, how approved information reaches payroll, and which submission deadlines apply before the placement's payroll is set up.
Paid When We Get Paid arrangements start from 1.20%. Premium options may include same-day pay for eligible approved timesheets submitted before the applicable cut-off. Terms and conditions apply. E-invoicing and eligible RCTI options are agreed with your accounts team; availability depends on the arrangement, rather than being assumed for every placement.
Recruitment Agency Payroll FAQs
What does contractor payroll outsourcing cover for a recruitment agency?
PayMe administers the agreed contractor payroll service, including pay processing, PAYG withholding, STP reporting, superannuation, payslips, timesheets and payroll enquiries. Your agency retains the employment and client relationships.
How much do recruitment agency payroll services cost?
Fees start from 1.20% for Paid When We Get Paid arrangements. Premium services have different arrangements, with same-day pay potentially available for eligible approved timesheets submitted before the applicable cut-off. Ask us to confirm the fee and terms for your agency.
Can contractors use our agency's timesheet system?
Timesheets may be submitted through your agency's system, the PayMe payroll portal or email, depending on the agreed arrangement. We confirm the submission method, approval process and cut-off times during setup.
What is needed to set up a contractor's payroll?
Your agency provides the placement and contract information needed for payroll setup. The contractor completes registration through the separate secure process. We confirm any outstanding information and the applicable payroll arrangements before processing pay.
Does PayMe support IT contractors placed by recruitment agencies?
Yes. PayMe supports IT and government contractors who are employees of recruitment companies. We do not pay Pty Ltd entities or ABN contractors. Discuss your placements with us to confirm the suitable payroll arrangement.