Overview
RosterElf is the all-in-one HR, rostering, and payroll app for shift-based businesses in hospitality, retail, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and franchise networks. Seamlessly integrated with Xero, RosterElf automates everything from onboarding and scheduling to time tracking, payroll, communication, and compliance.
About RosterElf
Rated 4.8★ from 1,500+ Xero and Google reviews and trusted by 30,000+ users, RosterElf saves up to 8 hours a week and cuts labour costs by up to 4%. Built in Australia for modern teams, it helps small to medium businesses stay Fair Work compliant, reduce admin, and engage staff.
From one dashboard, you can onboard staff, build clash-free rosters, approve leave, capture GPS-verified timesheets, interpret awards, and send pay-ready data straight to Xero — all without spreadsheets.
Core Modules
- Employee Onboarding & Contracts — Digitally onboard new hires. Collect details, e-sign contracts, upload certificates, and sync to Xero.
- Smart Staff Rostering — Drag-and-drop rosters with live wage costing. Perfect Match AI picks the best-qualified staff by skills and availability.
- Time & Attendance — Staff clock in/out via mobile or kiosk using GPS and photo proof. Prevent buddy punching and create accurate timesheets.
- Leave & Availability — Manage leave and unavailability. RosterElf auto-checks clashes and updates payroll data.
- Payroll & Award Interpretation — Built-in Fair Work awards ensure correct rates. Export compliant timesheets to Xero in one click.
- Certificates & Compliance — Track licences and training by role or site. Get expiry alerts and keep only qualified staff rostered.
- Team Chat & Announcements — Keep teams connected with in-app chat, DMs, and broadcast updates.
- Labour Costing & Reporting — See live wage costs, compare budget vs actual, and track performance across sites.
Why RosterElf?
RosterElf goes beyond Deputy, Tanda, Employment Hero, and ShiftCare by combining rostering, HR, onboarding, payroll, communication, and compliance in one platform. No manual exports, no missed awards — just one seamless workflow from roster to pay.
Key Benefits
- Save up to 8 hours weekly through automation.
- Cut labour by up to 4% with smart rostering and live budgets.
- Stay Fair Work compliant with built-in awards and licence tracking.
- Boost accountability with GPS-verified attendance.
- Empower teams with mobile self-service for shifts, leave, and chat.
Scales with Your Business
From a single café to a nationwide franchise, RosterElf adapts to your needs. With local support, award compliance expertise, and Xero integration, you’ll spend less time on admin and more time growing your business.
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
- £0.03 per sms per month
- £4.00 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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