Compliance

HR & Payroll Compliance

Stay agile in the face of regulatory change

Simplify HR & Payroll Compliance with UKG

At UKG we know HR & Payroll compliance is key to protecting your business and your work environment. Our award winning solutions are designed to keep up with changing regulations and deliver secure and reliable outcomes for your organisation.

UKG Pro Workforce Management

UKG Pro Workforce Management

Improve your HR compliance with UKG Pro Workforce Management. Built for global industries with complex needs, our solution helps you navigate regulations, streamline processes and mitigate risk so your business stays compliant.

UKG Ready Suite

UKG Ready

For small to medium businesses, choose UKG Ready. Our HR compliance tools make it easy to follow regulations, keep records and reduce admin so you can focus on growing your business.

HR & Payroll compliance requires a proactive strategy to keep pace with rapidly changing laws. We work to reduce the risk by helping you stay flexible, automate processes and anticipate trends before they happen.

Why UKG for Compliance?

Turn regulatory requirements into competitive advantages that support all people.

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    Streamline Compliance Processes

    Build in the pay, time and HR regulatory standards that you need to follow the rules and calculations your solution can manage for you, helping to reduce manual work and the risk of non-compliance with HR legislation.

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    Keep Pace with New Standards

    Operate faster based on the newest labour law changes – from local to global – thanks to regular monitoring by UKG experts and timely solution updates.

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    Build Connections with Compliance

    View the latest DEI&B, company culture and employer brand best practices in the same place where you manage regulatory compliance to create more future-ready policies.

Understanding Employee Protection Laws 

In the dynamic landscape of Australian HR compliance, understanding employee protection laws is paramount for businesses. From the Fair Work Act to anti-discrimination statutes, compliance ensures fairness and equity in the workplace. At UKG, we offer tailored solutions to help businesses navigate these regulations effectively. Our expertise ensures your organisation remains proactive, upholding the rights and wellbeing of your workforce in line with Australian laws. 

HR & Payroll Compliance Checklist 

Curious about HR compliance in Australia? UKG offers insights into various compliance types and checklists relevant to the Australian context. Whether it's wage and hour regulations or safety standards, staying compliant is essential. Our resources empower businesses to develop robust strategies, ensuring they meet Australian HR compliance standards. Stay ahead of the curve and safeguard your organisation's success with UKG's expertise in Australian HR compliance.

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Frequently asked questions

HR compliance means your organisation’s HR policies and practices are in line with employment laws, regulations and ethical standards. This includes payroll accuracy, workplace safety, anti-discrimination laws and employee rights. Non compliance can lead to legal risks and financial penalties. 

UKG makes HR compliance easier by automating regulatory updates, accurate record keeping and reporting. With tools to track policy adherence and mitigate risk, UKG helps you stay compliant, reduce manual errors and focus on creating a fair and legally sound workplace.

Payroll compliance means an organisation follows the laws and regulations around employee pay including tax calculations, superannuation contributions, wage payments and record keeping. Non compliance can result in fines, audits or employee disputes. 

UKG makes payroll compliance easy by updating tax, calculating wages and generating compliance reports. With real-time tracking and built-in checks UKG helps reduce errors, meet legal requirements and keep employees and regulatory bodies happy.

In terms of compliance HR has many hats. HR ensure hiring processes follow equal opportunities laws, maintain employee records to comply with data protection, implement policies in line with labour laws and industry standards. They run training programs to educate staff on compliance requirements and do audits to check compliance. HR investigate complaints or breaches, take corrective action and work with legal experts to mitigate compliance risk. Ultimately HR are the guardian of the organisation’s integrity and ethical standards across all operations.

The ratio of HR staff to employees for compliance purposes varies depending on industry, organisational complexity and regulatory requirements. But a commonly quoted benchmark is 1 HR staff member per 100 employees. This allows for effective management of compliance tasks such as policy development, training, record keeping and enforcement. Organisations may adjust this ratio to suit their needs but having enough HR support is key to compliance and risk mitigation.

In terms of compliance HR support diversity and inclusion by implementing fair hiring practices, equal opportunities for all candidates. They run training programs to raise awareness of diversity issues and create inclusive cultures. HR monitor compliance with anti-discrimination laws and investigate any allegations of bias or harassment. By including diversity and inclusion metrics in performance reviews HR hold people accountable and promote a diverse workforce. HR also work with legal experts to ensure policies and practices are aligned with diversity and inclusion regulations and create a fair and respectful workplace.

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