Workforce management software built for the challenges of the Retail industry

Retail is dynamic, and so are its workforce challenges. High staff turnover, late roster changes, and managing different employee types across multiple stores require a system that adapts quickly.

Challenge: High employee turnover

Retail businesses frequently hire new team members, especially during seasonal peaks or for casual roles.

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Solution: Digital onboarding and HR management

Microkeeper allows you to onboard new hires digitally with contracts, certificates, and induction checklists, all sent and signed online. It reduces paperwork, ensures compliance, and gets staff on the floor faster.

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Challenge: Last-minute staff absences and schedule changes

Retail managers often need to make same-day changes due to no-shows or sick leave.

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Solution: Flexible, real-time rostering

Microkeeper makes it easy to build and adjust rosters, with visibility over availability and costing. Notifications alert staff instantly when rosters are updated.

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Challenge: Managing employees across multiple locations

Retail teams may be split across stores, warehouses, and pop-up outlets, working varied hours and under different conditions.

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Solution: Centralised payroll with location-based control

Assign roles and permissions by location, track hours worked per site, and run consolidated or store-specific payroll reports, all from one platform.

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Key features of our Retail Payroll and HR software solution

Microkeeper’s integrated platform brings together the tools retail businesses need to stay agile, accurate, and compliant.

Digital onboarding and HR tools

  • Send contracts, induction checklists, and certificates digitally.

  • Automatically collect employee tax and super details.

  • Ensure staff are compliant and ready to work from day one.

Manage, track and store all your employees documents directly from our HR software tools.

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Work shift scheduler showing employees, shifts and details for Factory Floor on Monday 23 June 2026.

Smart rostering

  • Build rosters with live costing and shift rules.

  • View availability, manage swaps, and track shift acceptances.

  • Create templates for peak trade periods or recurring roles.

Everything you need to manage your employee scheduling, solved with efficient online roster features.

Multiple time tracking options

  • Staff can clock in via mobile, tablet, fingerprint scanner, or facial recognition terminal.

  • Use GPS or IP restrictions to prevent clocking in from off-site. 

  • Time data flows directly into payroll. 

Microkeeper clock-in system with tablet, smartphone app, key fob, scanner, and fingerprint reader.
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Award and pay condition automation

  • Automate penalty rates, allowances, and break rules.

  • Supports Fair Work awards and retail-specific EBAs. 

  • Helps reduce compliance risks.

Automated payroll + payslips

  • Process payroll in just a few clicks with auto-calculated super, tax, and deductions.

  • Generate digital payslips sent automatically to staff.

  • Submit Single Touch Payroll (STP) directly to the ATO. 

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Smiling man folding clothes in a store with a popup menu showing work pay options for day, class, and type.

Consolidated reporting

  • Export reports by store, department, or job role.

  • Use real-time data to track labour costs and manage budgets. 

  • Filter by pay category, award, or employee type. 

Why Retail businesses choose Microkeeper

Retail businesses choose Microkeeper because it delivers more than just payroll,
it connects your workforce tools into one unified system. 

Faster onboarding

Digital onboarding allows new hires to be shift-ready in less time, without chasing paper forms or manual data entry.

Mobility for managers and staff

Managers can approve leave, update rosters, or review timesheets on the go. Staff can check shifts, clock in, and access payslips from their phones. 

Always compliant

From Fair Work rules to ATO submissions, Microkeeper automates compliance, with audit trails for every key payroll event. 

Lower admin overhead

No more double-handling between rostering, timesheets, and payroll. One system means fewer errors and less stress. 

Built for busy teams

Whether you have 10 or 1,000 staff, Microkeeper scales to suit your structure, and gives you tools to manage the structure smarter. 

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Trusted by retailers across Australia

Microkeeper helps retailers of all sizes reduce payroll stress, improve workforce visibility, and simplify compliance. From boutiques to multi-site franchises, retail operators trust Microkeeper to support their unique rostering and payroll needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is retail payroll software?
Retail payroll software helps retailers manage staff payments, rosters, onboarding, and timesheets in one system. It’s designed to handle casual, part-time, and full-time staff with retail award interpretation and ATO compliance. 
Can Microkeeper help with shift changes and last-minute updates?
Yes. Microkeeper’s rostering tools allow for same-day edits and automatically notify staff when changes occur.
Is Microkeeper compliant with retail awards?
Yes. Microkeeper supports automation of penalty rates, break rules, loadings, and allowances as outlined in the General Retail Industry Award and other retail EBAs.
Can staff clock in from different stores?
Yes. Microkeeper supports location-based time tracking. You can restrict clock-ins by GPS, IP, or device. 
Does Microkeeper support multi-location payroll?
Absolutely. You can manage multiple stores under one account, assign permissions, and generate store-specific or consolidated reports. 

Simplify retail payroll, from roster to payslip.

Let Microkeeper help you run a faster, smarter, retail operation. Want a demo tailored to our store or group? Our team can show you how to adapt Microkeeper to your exact setup.