# Jade Star _Jade Star is a flexible, scalable and fully integrated people management solution designed and developed for medium-large New Zealand businesses._ Managing payroll and people in New Zealand involves more than processing pay. Organisations need to navigate legislation, maintain accurate employee data, and manage processes that can adapt as teams and operational requirements change. Jade Star brings HR and payroll software together in one connected system, helping reduce manual workarounds and improve visibility across payroll, leave, employee records, and workforce activity. ## Support New Zealand payroll compliance Manage payroll requirements, including payday filing, with built-in functionality that helps reduce reliance on manual processes and rework. ## Reduce admin and improve payroll accuracy Automate calculations and workflows to minimise payroll errors, reduce manual handling, and create more consistent outcomes across HR and payroll processes. ## Adapt to how your organisation operates Configure pay rules, workflows, and organisational structures to reflect the way your business works, rather than forcing standardised processes. ## Connect HR and payroll in one system Bring together employee records, leave management, reporting, and payroll data in a single integrated HR and payroll software platform. Built specifically for New Zealand organisations, Jade Star brings together payroll, HR, leave management, reporting, and workforce planning within a single connected platform. Process payroll accurately using rules aligned to New Zealand legislation, including support for payday filing and more complex payroll scenarios. Centralise employee information and support workforce planning, remuneration management, and day-to-day HR administration. Track leave balances, entitlements, and approvals with clearer visibility across your workforce. Enable employees to access payslips, update information, and manage routine tasks through employee self-service functionality. Access workforce and payroll data in real time to support compliance, reporting, and more informed operational decision-making. Align staffing with operational demand to support more efficient day-to-day workforce management. Fusion5 has been there at every step as we’ve grown, changed, and adapted. It’s been a valuable and enduring relationship. Phillippa Wightman | Head of People Technology, Kiwibank ## Local expertise backed by long-term delivery experience Jade Star is supported by decades of delivery experience in the New Zealand market, with local expertise across implementation, configuration, payroll, and ongoing support. ## Supporting secure payroll and workforce data management Security and business continuity practices help protect sensitive employee and payroll data while supporting reliable day-to-day payroll operations. ## Used by organisations across New Zealand Organisations use Jade Star to manage payroll, employee records, and workforce data more consistently across their operations. Jade Star is a flexible, scalable and fully integrated people management solution designed and developed for New Zealand businesses. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does an integrated HR and payroll system like Jade Star do? An integrated HR and payroll system brings together employee records, payroll processing, leave management, reporting, and workforce data in one connected platform. This reduces duplication across systems, improves payroll accuracy, and helps HR and payroll teams work from a single source of truth. ### How does HR and payroll software reduce admin and payroll errors? HR and payroll software helps reduce manual data entry, spreadsheet reliance, and duplicate handling across payroll and HR processes. By automating calculations, workflows, and approvals, organisations can improve payroll accuracy, reduce rework, and create more consistent day-to-day processes. ### Does Jade Star support New Zealand payroll requirements? Yes. Jade Star is designed specifically for New Zealand organisations and supports local payroll requirements, including payday filing and more complex payroll scenarios. The system is built to align with New Zealand legislation while giving organisations flexibility to configure payroll and workforce processes around their operational needs. ### What are the benefits of integrated HR and payroll software? Integrated HR and payroll software improves visibility across employee data, payroll, leave, and workforce activity. It also helps reduce administration, improve compliance, support workforce planning, and create more consistent HR and payroll processes across the organisation. ### What should I look for in HR and payroll software? Look for HR and payroll software that supports New Zealand payroll requirements, integrates employee and payroll data, and adapts to the way your organisation operates. It’s also important to choose a system backed by local implementation and support experience, particularly when payroll complexity and compliance requirements are involved.