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RosterElf

By RosterElf
4.89 out of 5 stars
Free 15 day trial available
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All-in-one HR & rostering for hospitality, retail, healthcare and more. Build schedules in seconds, capture GPS timesheets, and send one-click payroll to Xero—saving 8 hours a week and up to 4% on labour.
Rated
4.9
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Reviewed by
88
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Listed for
9 years
April 2016

Overview

RosterElf is the all-in-one HR app for shift-based teams in education, franchise, health, hospitality, retail & manufacturing. Manage onboarding, rostering, timesheets, leave, payroll & compliance inside Xero—saving 8 h a week and 4 % on labour.

About RosterElf Rated 4.8 ★ from 1,570 Xero & Google reviews and trusted by 30,000+ users worldwide, RosterElf gives small businesses less admin and happier teams. From one intuitive dashboard you can onboard staff, build clash-free rosters, capture GPS-verified timesheets, approve leave, automate award interpretation and push pay-ready data straight to Xero.

Built for education, franchise chains, healthcare providers, hospitality venues, retail stores and manufacturing sites.

Why RosterElf? Like Deputy, Tanda, Connecteam and Employment Hero, RosterElf helps businesses manage people—then it goes further by combining onboarding, rostering, time & attendance, leave, payroll and HR compliance in one seamless workflow, so you can focus on running the business, not the paperwork.

Core modules

  • Employee onboarding — Two-minute digital flow captures personal details, e-signs contracts & licences, then syncs to payroll automatically.
  • Staff rostering — Drag-and-drop shifts with live wage costing; AI Perfect Match slots the best staff by skills and availability.
  • Time & attendance — Time tracking with staff clock in/out via GPS mobile app or tablet kiosk; hours feed straight into timesheets—no buddy-punching.
  • Leave management — Employees request leave in seconds; roster-clash checks, balance updates and payroll export all happen automatically.
  • Payroll & award interpretation — Automatic award calculations convert timesheets to compliant rates, then export to Xero in one click.
  • Employee chat — In-app channels and DMs keep teams aligned without email chaos or phone tag.

Key benefits

  • Save up to 8 hours a week through automated rosters, timesheets and payroll prep.
  • Cut labour by 4% with live budget visibility and Perfect Match rostering.
  • Boost accountability via real-time tracking and shift notes.
  • Stay compliant thanks to built-in Fair Work award interpretation and certification tracking.

Scales with your business From a single-site café to a nationwide franchise, RosterElf adapts to your needs across education, health, hospitality, retail and manufacturing—backed by unlimited local support.

RosterElf—Less admin. Happier teams.

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RosterElf + Xero

RosterElf seamlessly integrates with Xero, making it the perfect choice for businesses looking to simplify payroll and time management. This integration eliminates double data entry and ensures accurate payroll processing, saving time and reducing errors.

  • Automated Award Interpretation: RosterElf handles complex pay rules like overtime, shift loadings, and penalties, ensuring compliance with Australian awards and regulations.
  • Streamlined Payroll: Approved timesheets sync directly with Xero, allowing businesses to process pay runs quickly and accurately, without manual input.
  • Leave Management Integration: RosterElf syncs employee leave balances with Xero, providing real-time visibility for managers and employees, ensuring accurate leave tracking.

With RosterElf + Xero, you can manage your workforce and payroll in one place, making your business more efficient and compliant.

Pricing plans

This app includes a free 15 day trial

*All prices are exclusive of tax

RosterElf Pro

NZD 0.01 per month
  • $0.05 per sms per month
  • $7.50 per user per month
  • Employee Availability
  • Employee Leave Management
  • Shift Swap Management
  • Employee Apps
  • Budgeting
  • Rostering
  • Notifications (Email, Push, SMS*)
  • Time Clock Tablet
  • Time Clock GPS
  • Award Interpretation
  • Xero Payroll Integration
  • Reporting (Rostering & Payroll)
  • Reporting (Shift Count)
  • Reporting (Staff List)

Reviews & ratings

4.9 out of 5 stars
88 Reviews

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Allison Lamb
Posted 2 Jul 2025
5 out of 5 stars

Excellent App for Rostering

Currently trialing Roster Elf, and what an amazing tool, easy to use and great integration with Xero.

Response from RosterElf

Hi Allison — thanks so much for taking the time to leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review! We’re thrilled to hear that RosterElf is making rostering simple for you and that the Xero integration is working smoothly. Our team works hard to keep the platform intuitive and deeply connected with Xero so you can spend less time on admin and more time on your business. If you have any feedback as you continue your trial—features you’d like to see or ways we can make things even easier—please don’t hesitate to reach out via in-app chat or customersupport@rosterelf.com. We’re here to help and always keen to improve. Thanks again for your support and for choosing RosterElf! Warm regards, The RosterElf Team
JD
Jen De Jong
Posted 26 May 2025
5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Support

Always excellent customer service with Roster Elf. Jaydon is super patient and extremely helpful. Provided extra help with Xero as well as Roster Elf.

Response from RosterElf

Hi Jen — thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review! 🎉 We’re delighted to hear that Jaydon’s patience and know-how made your Xero + RosterElf setup smoother. Helping customers get the most out of both platforms is exactly what we aim for, and feedback like yours keeps us smiling. If you ever need another hand—whether it’s rostering tips, payroll questions, or anything in between—just reach out. We’re always here to help. Happy rostering! The RosterElf Team
BP
Brad Pond
Posted 21 Mar 2025
5 out of 5 stars

Great Support

Still just getting set up but so far the team have been super supportive and helpful bringing our business on board.

Response from RosterElf

Hi Brad, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that our team has been able to support you and make the transition smoother. We’re committed to ensuring you have the best experience possible, and our support team is always here to help. If there’s anything else you need as you continue to get set up, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Thanks again for choosing RosterElf – we really appreciate it! The RosterElf Team

Additional info

Shared data

Xero
RosterElf
Timesheetsshared from RosterElf to Xero
PayItemsshared from Xero to RosterElf
Employeesshared from Xero to RosterElf and from RosterElf to Xero

Functions

Payroll HRTime tracking

Industries

RetailHealthHospitality

App details

By RosterElf
Added in 2016

Countries

Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Languages

English

Support

Setup walkthroughContact supporthelp@rosterelf.com

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