The NZPPA annual technology showcase is an event where payroll practitioners and anyone involved in payroll can learn about the latest technology impacting the payroll space.

*Since 2023, the Technology Showcase has been a FREE event for NZPPA members.

Payroll technology is not about “keeping up with the Joneses” or “change for change’s sake.” It is about using technology effectively to add value to the payroll function, reduce cost, enhance compliance, and create payroll best practices while always paying employees correctly and on time. Bottom line, payroll manages a business-critical system, and any use of new technology must not undermine but enhance this.

The aim of the technology showcase is not to sell software or show the latest trends or gimmicks; it is to educate payroll practitioners so they can make informed decisions.

Technology Showcase DRAFT Programme:

• Will be available (subject to change) on 29 August 2024.

Please note:  NZPPA does not sell or promote payroll software; we are neutral.

PLATINUM SPONSOR

When it comes to payroll and HRIS, you need a system that meets your needs, and that you can get up and running without significant investment in consultancy, customisation, hardware and software. At the same time, you want a system that can easily be integrated with other related systems in place at your organisation. Datacom Payroll has developed a range of products to easily control your payroll. Whether you’re a small, medium or large business, we have a pay system just right for your organisation.

• EasiPay® – Outsourced payroll for businesses of all sizes.
  DataPay® – Sophisticated payroll and HRIS software.

Datacom has been offering payroll and HRIS systems and services for nearly fifty years and has offices in all major cities throughout Australia and New Zealand. Let us provide you with a payroll and HRIS system that you will never grow off and that will leave you with more time for business.

Link to website: https://datacom.com/nz/en/products/datapay

GOLD SPONSOR

Employment Hero is the smarter way to manage HR, people, payroll and productivity. Designed for NZ SMEs and outsourced payroll bureaus, Employment Hero services over 200,000 businesses and collectively manages more than 1 million employees across New Zealand and globally. Automate payroll processes via Employment Hero’s platform, so you can save time on manual administrative work while also reducing the risk of human error. You’ll never lose timesheets or leave requests ever again, with everything consolidated on the platform – including Automated pay runs.

• Automated payday filing
• Built-in leave and holiday pay calculations
• Rostering, time and attendance
• So much more

Link to website: employmenthero.com/nz

SILVER SPONSOR

Fusion5 is a New Zealand developer and provider of Payroll and HR solutions, as well as providing whole business consultancy, technology solutions, and managed services.   Our array of solutions includes Jade Star – Payroll & HR, TimeFiler – Time & Attendance, MyWorkplace – Time & Attendance, Org Chart Now – Organisational Charting Solution,  and our premier Payroll and HR solution Jemini.  At Fusion5 you will receive New Zealand-based support and account management combined with a strong team of people who understand the complexities of providing payroll to New Zealand organisations.

Contact details
Charles Bidwell
Sales Executive
[email protected]
Phone 021 824629

Link to website: https://www.fusion5.com/nz/

Event Speakers

Cecilia Toh, Product Manager at Datacom

“Cecilia has been in payroll for over 11 years and is currently a Product Manager at Datacom. She looks after the Datapay Data stream, , where she focuses on making payroll data more accessible and valuable for businesses. She enjoys collaborating with people and solving tricky problems. Outside of work, you’ll usually find her baking or working out.”

 

For the session – indicatively she will be talking about Data Integrity and what good data unlocks for payroll teams

• Payroll teams are under pressure to do more with less, and good data is the foundation for accurate calculations, scalable workflows, and automation.
• We’ve seen how poor data hygiene can derail implementations, inflate costs, and create compliance headaches.
• Cecilia will walk through real examples

Vidhi Kachru, Head of Solutions & Presales, Ramco Systems – ANZ

Vidhi is a seasoned solution leader with over 13 years of experience in managing the end-to-end solution lifecycle—from discovery to delivery—across diverse business environments. Her deep expertise in both HCM and payroll systems gives her a unique lens into the challenges faced by growing organisations navigating complex, multi-layered payroll landscapes.

Over the past 7+ years at Ramco Systems Oceania, Vidhi has successfully led the onboarding of numerous clients across Australia and New Zealand, enabling them to transition from legacy systems to modern, automated, and compliant payroll solutions.

Her deep understanding of local regulatory nuances and enterprise payroll transformation makes her a key contributor in the webinar like this.

Topic: From Risk to Resilience: Transforming Legacy Payroll for Compliance and Efficiency

Ramco offers a comprehensive cloud and mobile enterprise software suite tailored to the ANZ market:

• Global Payroll & HR — Advanced payroll software with innovations like voice interactions, facial recognition, AI-driven chatbots, and compliance with Single Touch Payroll (Australia).
• Logistics Software — Integrated TMS, WMS, fleet, rating & billing systems for 3PLs, express parcel, and freight businesses; includes AI-enabled insights, route optimization, and extensive third-party API integrations.
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) — Cloud, mobile, bot, and AI-powered platform covering finance, HR, payroll, supply chain, project management, and more.

More to be announced next week.

Cost for this event

• NZPPA members: FREE
• NZPPA non-members: $37.50 + GST

The technology showcase is a half-day (virtual) event from 9 am to 12.30 pm, on 18 September 2024.  All attendees will receive after the webinar the recorded event + webinar presentations.