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.

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
RosterElf Pro
- $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)
Getting started
To get started with RosterElf, click the "Start Free Trial" button below. Enjoy 15 days of full access to all RosterElf features—no credit card required, and no obligation.
RosterElf offers free onboarding and ongoing customer support at no extra cost. Contact our support team directly whenever you need assistance, ensuring a smooth start and continued success.
Need help setting up your Xero integration, rostering apps, pay templates, or pay items? Our team is here to guide you through every step, making the process quick and easy.
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