Switch from
IMS Payroll to PayHero

Looking for an IMS Payroll alternative?

PayHero brings together automated payroll, time tools, and effortless compliance, all in one connected system.

Switching’s simple! Our team will migrate your IMS Payroll data at no extra cost.

14-day free · Switch at no extra cost · First pay walkthrough

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PayHero vs IMS Payroll: Everything you need, built in.

All in one platform for payroll automation, compliance updates and people management.
Still using MYOB IMS Payroll? Here’s what you’ve been missing.

Manual payroll processing

Automated pay run processing (optional)

Automatic payslip delivery (optional)

Automated IRD filing

Tax payments done on your behalf (optional)

Automatic leave tracking and calculations

Automatic public holiday calculations

Multiple payment options

Bank batch files, direct debit, and more

Employee self-service app

Built-in timesheets

Built-in expense tracking

Employee document storage

Digital onboarding

Real time reporting and insights dashboards

Multi-user access and role permissions

Integrates with Xero, Droppah, MyHR, Akahu and Power BI

Works with MYOB Accounting (via manual export)

Suitable for small teams

Suitable for multi-location and growing teams

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Automatic system and compliance updates

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Automated pay run processing (optional)

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Automatic payslip delivery (optional)

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Automated IRD filing

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Tax payments done on your behalf (optional)

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Automatic leave tracking and calculations

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Automatic public holiday calculations

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Multiple payment options (Bank batch files, direct debit, and more)

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Employee self-service app

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Built-in timesheets with GPS clock-in

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Expense tracking and reimbursements

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Digital onboarding and document storage

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Digital onboarding and document storage

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Advanced reporting and insights dashboards

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Multi-user access and role permissions

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Multi-user access and role permissions

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Integrates with Xero, Droppah, MyHR, Akahu and Power BI

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Works with MYOB Accounting (via manual export)

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Suitable for small teams

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This comparison is based on features available in PayHero and IMS Payroll as of October 2025. Feature information is drawn from the MYOB IMS Payroll 2022, Getting Started Manual and official MYOB product documentation.

Why is PayHero the best IMS Payroll alternative?

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Flexible payroll for every team

PayHero makes payroll simple for modern teams across industries, from full-time and part-time staff to casual, contract and shift workers.

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Payroll that runs itself

Pay staff with a single click with PayHero AutoPilot. Process your pays, send payslips and submit payday filing without even logging in, saving hours every pay cycle.

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Always up to date

Any changes to payroll and labour laws are automatically applied to PayHero’s cloud-based system. No downloads or time consuming updates.

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Give your employees control

Give employees access to submit timesheets, view balances and pay history, request leave, submit expense claims and update their details.

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Connects with your favourite tools

Seamlessly sync payroll with Xero, Droppah, MyHR, Power BI, Akahu and more, so your payroll, timesheets, and accounts always stay aligned.

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Expert local support

Our friendly Wellington-based support team knows NZ payroll inside out and is available by phone or email to help whenever you need it.

PayHero Pricing

No Hidden Costs · Easy Set Up · 14 Day Free Trial

Origin

$4

per employee

per month

+ $19 base fee per month

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Payroll

Timesheets

Leave Requests

Automated Payday Filing

Payroll AutoPilot®

Branded Payslips

Employee Mobile App

Public Holiday Automation

Xero Integration

Two Factor Authentication

First Pay Walkthrough

Email Support

Includes 1 Team

Super

$5

per employee

per month

+ $39 base fee per month

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Everything in Origin, plus:

Unlimited Employees

Pay Now with Akahu

GPS Clock In

Insights Reporting

Timesheet Approvals

Timesheet Import

Rest & Meal Break Calculations

Audit Reports

Email & Phone Support

Includes 5 Teams

Universe

$6

per employee

per month

+ $59 base fee per month

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Everything in Super, plus:

Onboarding & Workflows

Document Management

Pay Cycle Admins

Expenses

API Access

PowerBI Reporting

Unlimited Teams

Put your payroll on AutoPilot

Autopilot

Switch from IMS Payroll to PayHero in 3 easy steps

1. Get started

Sign up for PayHero or email support@payhero.co.nz, we’ll walk you through what’s needed to move from IMS Payroll.

2. Share your IMS Payroll data

We’ll help you gather your payroll data and take care of getting it ready for PayHero.

3. We’ll get you payroll-ready

Our team will import your data into PayHero, ready for you to review. Once you’re set up, we’ll walk you through your first pay run on a live screen-share, so you’re confident from day one.

No stress, no extra cost.

Trusted by payroll compliance practitioners

Convex
“We're usually reluctant to endorse payroll software, but PayHero gets the detail right while being exceptionally easy to use.”
Hamish Mexted, Convex Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to convert MYOB IMS Payroll data to PayHero?

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There's no additional cost for us to transfer your data from MYOB IMS Payroll data into PayHero.

We just ask for an initial payment equivalent to six months of your subscription fees.

This is not an extra charge, but a prepaid credit that covers your initial months with PayHero. It allows our customer success team to dedicate their time and expertise upfront to ensure a focused and successful onboarding experience.

How long does it take to migrate?

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Most MYOB IMS Payroll users are fully switched to PayHero within 1–2 business, depending on data size and complexity.

What to expect during migration?

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We’ll guide you through every step of the process to ensure a smooth migration to PayHero.

All we need is your IMS data, our team will help you extract the necessary reports and securely share them with us. From there, we’ll handle the formatting and prepare your data for PayHero, then send it back for review.

Once you’re happy, we’ll import your employee details and pay history into PayHero for a final check. If anything needs adjusting, we’ll help you get it sorted.

You can also run a parallel pay to confirm everything matches your old system.

Then, we’ll walk you through your first pay run on a live screen-share to make sure everything’s running smoothly.

What data can I transfer?

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You can securely transfer all your key payroll data, including Employee details and Pay history.

Does PayHero integrate with MYOB Accounting?

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PayHero doesn’t directly integrate with MYOB Accounting. However, you can easily export your payroll journals from PayHero and import them into MYOB manually.

Many of our customers already do this as part of their pay run, it’s a quick, straightforward process that keeps your accounts fully up to date.

Can I try before I buy?

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You sure can! PayHero has a free trial that gives you access to all the features. You can choose to subscribe any time during or after the trial. All information you enter during the trial period will be retained.

We also have a demo account pre-loaded with some example employees that you can have a play around with at any time

What types of payment do you accept?

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We accept Visa & MasterCard or direct debit payments.

When will I be billed?

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We bill at the start of each month for usage in the previous month.

How does the pricing work?

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Monthly billing is based on your usage. That way you’re not paying for inactive employees, such as seasonal employees during the off season.

Your monthly charge is made up of a base fee, and a per-employee charge based on the number of unique employees paid or with a timesheet entry in the month. If you have an employee who isn’t included in a pay run or timesheet during the calendar month, you won’t be charged for them.

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