{"id":246990,"date":"2021-05-04T11:13:11","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T23:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/?page_id=246990"},"modified":"2026-04-21T12:57:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T00:57:50","slug":"hiring-staff-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/hiring-staff-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring Staff Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;GLOBAL: Breadcrumbs SBH&#8221; module_id=&#8221;product-nav&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#d1d8e2&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_module=&#8221;254466&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; 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The forms you&#8217;ll require are:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Employee Agreement<\/strong><br \/>An employee agreement is an essential document necessary for every new employee. Each employee agreement needs to, at the very least, comply with the legal requirements laid out by the Australian Government, as stipulated by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairwork.gov.au\/\">Fair Work Ombudsman<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ATO new employee forms<br \/><\/strong>As for the Australian Tax Office, your new employee will have to fill out the below. 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This is a mandatory requirement of all employers.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What are 5 qualities to look out for in a good team member?&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;What are 5 qualities to look out for in a good team member?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There are a few key personality traits or qualities that should be prominent in any good team member.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>TIP<\/i><\/b><i>: When interviewing, on top of core competencies, make sure you create questions and ask for examples that unearth the following traits of a good team member.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>1) Honesty<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Openness, honesty, integrity, and forthcoming attributes are a fundamental necessity in any employee. You\u2019re trusting this person with your business; their honesty is essential.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2) Reliability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re trusting your businesses\u2019 future to these people. They need to show up and perform. Be sure you\u2019re hiring someone reliable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3) Positivity\/Optimism<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A positive attitude breeds positive results. Team cohesiveness, great work attitude and a drive to succeed all stem from a positive outlook. Nobody wants a negative, low energy downer on the payroll.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4) Empathy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ability to empathise with clients, team members and the public is paramount to a business and is absolute gold when it comes to customer service and communication.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5)\u00a0Flexibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Roles change, new tasks appear, and different directions can crop up in any business model. You\u2019re going to need flexible team members that can go with the flow and adapt to changing conditions and responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re hiring for and building a team, pay close attention to the traits of a good team member and the types of personalities at work. 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You have a choice to pay employees either weekly, fortnightly, or monthly, however you may\u00a0<i>not exceed one month<\/i>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Your payroll schedule should also be understood by your employee and laid out in any employee agreements.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">To avoid any possibility of missing a payroll deadline, simply set up automatic payments through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/accounting-software\/payroll\/\">payroll software<\/a>, such as Reckon One.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Be sure you issue a pay slip no more than one day after paying an employee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lack of confidentiality<br \/><\/strong>Payroll data and pay slips contain sensitive and confidential information. It\u2019s your responsibility to safeguard this payroll information while avoiding undue access from third parties.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Make sure your workplace, files, and devices are secure.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Limit access to payroll software and data to only those who require it.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Properly handle any disposal of information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Misclassifying employees<br \/><\/strong>Another easily avoidable payroll mistake is the misclassification of employees. This should never occur. When embarking on a recruitment drive for your business, be clear whether you\u2019re hiring a full-time employee, casual staff member or a part-time employee etc.\u00a0 There are differing Awards considerations, employer responsibilities, leave entitlements and payroll tax implications depending on which type of employee you hire. In Australia you can hire:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">full-time<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">part-time<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">casual<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">fixed term<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">shift workers<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">daily hire and weekly hire<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">probation<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">apprentices and trainees<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">outworkers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check in with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairwork.gov.au\/starting-employment\/types-of-employees\">Fair Work Ombudsman<\/a>\u00a0if you\u2019re unsure of employment types and the related minimum employee expectations, especially when it comes to payroll.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>TIP:<\/i><\/b><i>\u00a0If your employees aren\u2019t on a salary, or you need to calculate overtime, it\u2019s wise to deploy time tracking software to ensure accuracy in hours worked.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Payroll deduction mistakes (PAYG)<br \/><\/strong>PAYG (pay as you go) deductions are an essential part of remunerating your employees and withholding tax on their behalf for the ATO. Ensure you have PAYG setup (without error) for every employee on your books. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ato.gov.au\/businesses-and-organisations\/hiring-and-paying-your-workers\/payg-withholding\">PAYG<\/a>\u00a0is easily managed through payroll software, so be sure you invest in a solid solution to avoid any potential payroll tax mistakes. Remember:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Be sure you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ato.gov.au\/businesses-and-organisations\/starting-registering-or-closing-a-business\/registration-obligations-for-businesses\/work-out-which-registrations-you-need\/taxation-registrations\/pay-as-you-go-withholding\">register for PAYG<\/a>\u00a0<i>before<\/i>\u00a0you start paying employees.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Be sure to deregister from PAYG the moment you cease to be an employer.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Avoid manual payroll processes where possible.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If you do make a payroll mistake, such as failing to withhold PAYG, read the following\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ato.gov.au\/businesses-and-organisations\/preparing-lodging-and-paying\/fix-a-mistake-or-amend-your-tax-return\/correct-an-activity-statement\/payg-withholding-correcting-mistakes#:~:text=To%20correct%20a%20mistake%20when,unless%20advised%20to%20by%20us.\">Fair Work advice<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Before processing PAYG or entering into an employee agreement, check that the worker is legally permitted to work in Australia.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Be aware that PAYG withholding is distinct to payroll tax, which is a state-based tax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Payroll set up<br \/><\/strong>Another common payroll mistake can be found in your payroll set-up. 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