Utilities sector payroll | Aurion People & Payroll Solutions

Payroll designed with the utilities sector in mind

We’ve taken the guesswork out of payroll with our powerful payroll platform. Our payroll engine is built to handle complex workforce structures, multiple awards and latest compliance requirements. With local support and solutions built and delivered on shore, Aurion is the perfect payroll partner for your organisation.

On-the-go payroll for your mobile workforce

Whether your team is onsite or in office, online Employee Self Service and Manager Self Service supports collaboration. Employees can securely check their payroll and leave details as well as apply for leave on their mobile device.
Effective shift work management

Accurately manage shift attendance and flexible working arrangements as we support you with custom online timesheets integrated with your workforce payroll. Precisely capture start, stop and break times taken by employees.
Get a clear picture of your workforce

Manage your entire workforce no matter how complex. Backed by strong Award Interpreter our solutions can interpret multiple role types with ease. Additional features lets you track licences, qualifications and employee details from onboarding through to offboarding.

Trusted by many

Streamlining people & payroll for utility organisations

We have a proven legacy of over 40 years of providing flexible, scalable and powerful people & payroll solutions. With Aurion as your trusted payroll provider, you can be confident that our friendly and expert team will collaborate with you to increase operational efficiency and delivery optimal payroll outcomes.

Accurate & compliant payroll

Accurate, reliable and secure payroll solutions scaled to your business needs.

Outstanding customer support

We value a positive customer experience and go to great lengths to ensure our friendly and knowledgeable teams are able to deliver exceptional customer support.

Trusted business partner

Drive business efficiency with Aurion as your trusted business partner as we provide support and guidance to streamline processes.

Scalability for growing organisations

Built to be scalable, the Aurion solution can grow and adapt alongside your business as headcount and pay requirements evolve.

Scalable payroll for growing organisations

Milestone driven implementation model

Our defined and proven implementation methodology is designed for us to collaborate with your team, ensuring that you can operate your Aurion solution with confidence.

Integrations for an all-in-one solution

Avoid double-handling of costs and services with an all-in-one solution which can incorporate integrations and automations along with included security and IT services to lower costs and drive business efficiency.

Testimonial

“…the reporting function has been very powerful, particularly in times of change and transition.”

Ashleigh Loughnan Group Head of People & Culture - Superloop

Customer stories

One platform with endless power

Simplify people management with Aurion payroll and HR solutions designed for energy and utility providers.

Payroll

Payroll automation

Award interpretation

Multi-positions

Position of responsibility

Date effective processing

Long service leave

Full service history

Higher duties

Superannuation

Employee & Manager Self Service

Online timesheets

Native Single Touch Payroll (STP) - Phase 2 Gateway

Payroll reporting

HR

Core HR

Onboarding

Recruitment

Performance

Health & safety

Training

Technology

Automated business process

Security

Extensive API integrations suite

Analytics

Book an Aurion discovery session

Connect with one of our people and payroll experts to understand your unique business needs and discover how we can help reduce your HR and payroll admin to deliver accurate and streamlined payroll. We’ll also share insights about how we’re made life work better for companies in the utilities sector.

You’ll discover our:

Solutions specifically for utilities companies
Local services & support
Flexible & scalable to suit your growing business
Powerful payroll engine that can handle complex workforces

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Payroll for the utilities sector FAQs

Aurion Employee Self Service

(ESS) and Manager Self Service are standard inclusions

for all Aurion solutions saving

businesses time and effort by automating HR and payroll admin associated with leave applications, timesheets, expense claims and WHS.

Key ESS features:

View and download payslips and full pay breakdowns including superannuation, allowances, and deductions.
Check and manage leave balances, apply for leave, and track leave history.
Access employment details such as position, compliance records, and health & safety info.
Submit expense claims, record time and attendance, and manage deductions.

Key Manager Self Service features:

Track and approve expense claims, timesheets, and leave applications.
Monitor employee performance and development.
Access dashboards for real-time workforce insights.

Yes! You can easily add medical and safety against employee records using Aurion. Some example use cases:

Record incidents and other safety information such as hazard details and safety inspections
Streamline incident and claims management within Aurion using our technology to execute comprehensive case and cost history
Add certifications required to perform their job
Record health and medical checks if applicable to their role

Contact our team for more information about this feature.

Aurion product support, technical support, IT consulting services, payroll services, account management and software development operates within Australia. Our software technology is built in Australia and rest assured, data also remains onshore within a secure AWS environment.

The best payroll software for utilities companies depends on the unique requirements of the organisation, it’s business size and complexity of their workforce. Aurion offers a robust payroll platform that can handle payroll for complex workforce structures, roles, awards and entitlements. Utilities companies choose Aurion software because it reduces payroll and HR admin for teams while improving payroll accuracy and supports payroll compliance. Aurion offers Employee Self Service as a standard inclusion for all solutions which is handy for utility companies that have a mobile workforce. Timekeeper, Workplace Health & Safety and ability to integrate with business applications are other perks utility companies appreciate with Aurion’s payroll platform.

Yes, Aurion supports pdf payslips. Using our mobile app or Employee Self Service employees can:

Download payslips in pdf format
Receive real-time email and in app notifications when paid
Access historical pay records, including superannuation, allowances, and deductions

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See how Aurion helps utilities providers streamline HR and payroll operations, making work more efficient, compliant and connected.

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Payroll & HR solutions for the utilities sector

Payroll designed with the utilities sector in mind

On-the-go payroll for your mobile workforce

Effective shift work management

Get a clear picture of your workforce