Nellers HR & Payroll

18/10/2026

Halfway through your system rollout, your project lead gets pulled away. What happens next?

For one of our clients this quarter, their internal HR lead was also the project lead for their Employment Hero implementation. Then a complex workplace investigation landed on their desk. Sound familiar?

In most businesses, that’s where projects stall. The rollout goes on hold, timelines slip, and the change management that makes a new system stick never happens.

Because Nellers brings both HR and Employment Hero expertise, we stepped in to fill the gap and kept the project moving.

A new system is only as good as its rollout. Having a partner who understands both your business and your platform means one person’s competing priorities don’t derail the whole project.

📩 Planning an Employment Hero implementation? Let’s talk about keeping it on track.

12/10/2026

Your payroll person just went on unexpected leave. Now what?

For one of our clients this quarter, that’s exactly what happened. We’d recently implemented their Employment Hero platform when their payroll lead had to step away at short notice.

Normally that means scrambling. You find a temp, train them on your system and processes, and hope nothing slips on pay day.

Instead, Nellers stepped straight in. We already knew their setup, their pay cycles and how their business runs, so we hit the ground running. Payroll has been covered seamlessly ever since with no headaches or disruption for the business.

That’s the real value of an outsourced partner. It’s having a team behind you with HR, Payroll and Employment Hero expertise who can:
✅ Cover absences without the cost and risk of a temp
✅ Keep payroll accurate and compliant, every cycle
✅ Know your systems inside out, because we built them with you
✅ Give you peace of mind that your people will always be paid right.

When you rely on one person, their absence becomes your problem. With Nellers, it doesn’t. Key-person risk is one of the most overlooked vulnerabilities in a growing business.

📩 If one person’s leave would put your payroll at risk, let’s talk.

06/10/2026

🎄 Mariah is officially thawing out. The supermarket has had mince pies on the shelves since September (we're still shocked every year). Which means it's time to talk about your Christmas shutdown. 😬

Depending on your award, you may need to give employees anywhere from 28 days to three months' written notice before directing them to take leave over the break. For some businesses, that deadline is already here.

Your quick end-of-year checklist:
✅ Check shutdown notice periods under your award or agreement
✅ Plan rosters around public holidays (yes, including Qld's Christmas Eve part-day holiday)
✅ Schedule pay runs around public holidays and bank closures, because nobody wants a "where's my pay?" text on Boxing Day
✅ Keep super on track under the new payday timing rules
✅ Set expectations before the Christmas party. Your positive duty to prevent sexual harassment doesn't take the night off, and neither does the Code of Conduct.
✅ Update emergency contacts before everyone heads off to the beach
📎 We've put together a fact sheet on awards with notice periods longer than 28 days. Grab it below.

Want a second set of eyes before the break? Get in touch with the Nellers team before 31 October, and we'll help you get everything wrapped up. 🎁

06/10/2026

We’re helping one of our clients find their next team member!

If you enjoy talking with people, helping customers find the right solutions, and working in a practical, hands-on environment, this could be a great opportunity.

No previous sales experience is needed; what matters most is being friendly, confident speaking with customers, willing to learn, and comfortable with some heavy lifting as part of the role. You’ll be working with customers to understand what they need and recommend suitable products, while being part of a supportive team.

If this sounds like you (or someone you know), we’d love to hear from you. Apply via the link below or share with someone who may be interested!

Love sales and great service? Join an incredible team and get rewarded for your results!

06/08/2026

What a morning💙

Today we brought the Nellers HR & Payroll team together over breakfast for our EOFY review - looking back at FY26, and ahead to what's next. We've got some big goals, but we have the team to smash it out of the park.

FY27 is shaping up to be our biggest year yet: growing our memberships, deepening our partnerships, and using smart systems to deliver even better HR and payroll for our clients.

To the - thank you for the energy, trust and care you bring every single day. Soar towards what's possible. 🚀

30/07/2026

Thanks to the fabulous Kylie Chown and Dominique Lamb for an informative and valuable get together highlighting that the runway to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is packed with opportunities for Queensland SMEs.

But success won't just land in our laps. It requires:
👉 Having a go and putting yourself out there.
👉 Clearly defining your value proposition.
👉 Leading with absolute authenticity and purpose.

For me, the word of the night was authenticity. What sets you apart in a competitive market comes down to how you show up every day for your team, your business, and your customers.

As someone who has lived and worked in Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton, Hervey Bay, the Sunshine Coast, and Brisbane, I am also incredibly excited to see our regional areas take center stage. This is a win for the whole state. They are keen to showcase the many stunning and diverse locations and stories we have to offer.

What is your business doing now to prepare for the procurement pipelines and opportunities Brisbane 2032 could bring?

10/06/2026

Payroll in Australia is moving toward faster, more frequent payment and reporting expectations. One example on everyone’s mind is payday super, less than a month away from becoming a reality.

For small businesses the impact isn’t just compliance risk, but on admin workload and systems. If payroll is done manually or spread across different tools, changes like this add pressure quickly.

Most issues don’t start with intentionally ignoring rules, but from systems not being set up to handle them efficiently. Is your payroll ready for payday super?

02/06/2026

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% increase to modern award wage rates, effective 1 July 2026. There is also a structural change to the lowest award classifications, which will lift minimum rates.

For most small businesses, the risk with each year’s change is making sure it’s actually updated correctly in payroll systems.

The problems usually start with:
• different staff on different award levels
• old rates staying active in payroll settings
• updates not being applied consistently across all employees
• systems not reflecting classification changes properly – or at all

These issues don’t usually show up until later on; usually during audits, employee queries, or reconciliations; or in worst case scenarios, Fair Work involvement, enforceable undertakings, fines, back payments, nothing but headaches!

This is a good time for businesses to check their payroll setup is aligned to the new rates before 1 July 2026 takes effect.

Need a hand with yours? Chat with Nellers.

13/04/2026

It’s been a massive few months for our who are celebrating 🎉5 successful Employment Hero implementations 🎉 going live this last month! 🚀

Moving to a new HRIS is a significant transition for any business. It’s not just about the software; it’s about ensuring the underlying compliance, workflows, and data integrity are rock solid from day one. It's about effective change management to ensure your people can navigate the shift. It's project management that's ready for the curve balls that a project like this can throw you, because dependencies are considered and timelines and risks are managed.

Our team of HR, Payroll and Systems Specialists at Nellers have been right there in the trenches with our clients, navigating the complexities, smoothing out the technical hurdles, and ensuring their people systems are set up for long-term success.

Need us in your corner? Reach out for a chat to discuss how we can partner with you and your team to ensure a smooth implementation.

12/04/2026

For many small businesses, payroll is one of the highest-risk areas of the business, but it doesn’t always require complex systems to improve accuracy and compliance.

Sometimes, the most effective tools are also the simplest.

One tool we regularly recommend to clients is a Payroll Register. When maintained properly, it becomes a powerful governance tool that supports both accuracy and compliance.

A well-maintained payroll register can help businesses:

• Identify recurring issues and prevent repeat payroll errors
• Provide an auditable trail for reviews by Fair Work or the ATO, helping meet record-keeping obligations
• Protect payroll accuracy during staffing changes, system transitions, or periods of growth

For many businesses, payroll knowledge can sit with one person or within a single system. A payroll register provides an additional layer of transparency and control, ensuring there is always a clear record of what has been paid, when, and why.

Good payroll governance doesn’t have to be complicated - but it does need to be intentional.

Not sure how your payroll processes stack up?

At Nellers, we run comprehensive Payroll Audits to help businesses identify risks, improve processes, and ensure they are meeting their obligations. Message us today to find out more.