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Ensure precise operations with our specialised education payroll
With over 20 years of expertise, we specialise in education payroll tailored for schools and academic institutions across Australia. Our deep understanding of the payroll system for schools and regulations ensures your organisation stays compliant and runs smoothly.
Educational institutions employ a large number of professionals, ranging from full-time and part-time graduates to research fellows and casual teacher aids. This can create a burden on internal education payroll teams, with many schools, universities and TAFEs exploring an outsourced payroll system for schools.
i3Group is an Australian-owned and operated payroll provider for schools, supporting education clients with their payroll responsibilities and setting up payroll systems that are practical and compliant. Whether your workforce is paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly, i3Group’s team of education payroll professionals can work with you on a payroll structure tailored to your needs.
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i3Group works with educational institutions in all sectors, and that means understanding payroll systems for schools and what integrations are required to pay educational staff accurately and on time. Our team of dedicated professionals can provide partial education payroll services or you can benefit from a fully-managed payroll service customised to your needs.
Implementing professional education payroll can include the following:
With over 20 years in the industry working with clients to understand and improve payroll functionality, i3Group is proud to have a portfolio of happy customers. Our outsourced education payroll professionals have experience working with higher education organisations, allowing the team to ‘hit the ground running’ and deliver a compliant and prompt payroll.
Roster management is a reality in the educational industry, and it can claim a large portion of time for management. When you bring i3Group on as your outsourced payroll partner, you can enjoy an automated roster management solution that intuitively syncs with payroll for schools, universities, academic workspaces and higher education spaces – reducing any double-handling.
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During busy periods there are some tasks that can be relegated to the bottom of the list, but payroll must be completed to a certain standard. i3Group’s payroll professionals can identify potential issues and implement new, improved systems. ATO compliance is non-negotiable, and failure to stay up to date with legislation and award changes can have a significant consequence on business.
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If there is a software system that is relied upon in your educational setting, then i3Group will work to integrate education payroll solutions into these systems. A quality outsourced payroll provider will have the ability to integrate with leading HR software programs, finance systems, time and attendance systems and more – and that is what you can expect with i3Group.
We also offer cloud payroll for remote workforces. Streamlined, simple and tailored to your unique business DNA.
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Regardless of your company size and complexity, i3Group offers a fully managed end-to-end payroll solution, fully customised to individual business needs - Find out more
As a locally owned company, i3Group deeply understands the Australian business and regulatory environment, ensuring compliance and relevancy in their services.
i3Group maintains a high retention rate due to their reliable, adaptive payroll services and outstanding customer support for a variety of clients in different industries.
The team at i3Group consists of highly educated and experienced professionals who manage complex payroll tasks and stay updated with the latest legislative changes.
i3Group is committed to honesty and ethical practices, prioritising transparency and integrity in all their dealings, which builds lasting trust with their clients.
At i3Group, consultation is a huge part of the startup process when outsourcing your payroll services. Simply fill out the form below for a free consultation with our payroll experts.
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Payroll is a complex responsibility for any business, but education organisations can have a diverse employee network and irregular leave entitlements. i3Group can bring rigour to your payroll structure, allowing your internal financial support to take on other tasks with the confidence that payroll is delivered on time. i3Group’s wealth of experience and trusted customer base has allowed our payroll consultants to be flexible to the payroll needs of any client.
As dedicated payroll providers for schools and universities, we meet your educational institution’s needs with a fully managed payroll format. Our services include an online-centric payroll system, seamless disbursements, payroll integrations, and tailored solutions to ensure your academic organisation runs smoothly.
Call us on 1300 927 367, book a demo or fill in the form to find out more today!
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Education payroll refers to the specialised payroll tailored specifically for schools, universities, and other educational institutions. At i3Group, we understand the unique requirements of the education sector, including diverse staff roles, complex funding sources, and stringent regulatory compliance. Our education payroll services ensure accurate and timely payment to teachers, administrative personnel, and support staff. By leveraging our expertise, educational institutions can streamline their payroll processes, reduce administrative burdens, and focus more on delivering high-quality education.
Education payroll differs from standard payroll systems in several key ways, primarily due to the unique structures and requirements of educational institutions. Unlike typical businesses, schools and universities often manage a variety of employment types, including full-time, part-time, adjunct lecturers, and contractual staff. Additionally, educational institutions must account for diverse funding sources such as government grants, research funds, and tuition fees, each with specific allocation rules.
Many payroll requirements for schools are also difficult to understand. i3Group’s school and university payroll services are agile to change, with an understanding of ATO compliance and legislation changes that can impact your payroll responsibilities.
Managing education payroll presents several unique challenges that differ from other sectors. One major challenge is handling the diverse range of employment contracts, including full-time, part-time, and contractual staff, each with distinct pay structures and benefits. Additionally, educational institutions often deal with multiple funding sources, such as government grants, research funds, and tuition fees, which require precise allocation and reporting. Compliance with specific educational regulations and tax laws further complicates payroll management.
Managing payroll for part-time and contract educators requires a flexible and precise approach to accommodate varying hours, pay rates, and contractual terms. i3Group’s education and university payroll systems are designed to handle these complexities seamlessly. Our system allows for easy tracking of hours worked, automated calculations of pay based on agreed rates, and proper classification of contractors versus employees.
At i3Group, consultation is a huge part of the startup process when outsourcing your payroll services. Simply fill out the form below for a free consultation with our payroll experts.
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From the beginning, i3Group has been extremely consultative and continue to deliver a complete payroll service without fault. We cannot remember a time when we haven’t been reliant upon i3Group and it’s a huge peace of mind knowing that I will never have to deal with payroll compliance or management again.
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