How are timesheets created?

Timesheets are generated as staff clock in and out of their shifts. Approved hours, breaks and your award rate settings are captured automatically, so you have a clear record ready to review each pay period.

Does Shiftly work out pay on timesheets?

Shiftly provides calculation tools that estimate pay based on your configured award rate settings and captured hours. These are estimation tools to assist you, and businesses are responsible for verifying rates before running payroll.

Can I export timesheets to Xero?

Yes. Approved timesheets export straight to Xero in a batch, so you can run payroll without re-keying hours.

Yes. Timesheets, breaks and award pay tools are included in Shiftly's free plan for every business, with no per-employee fees.

Features

Award-based timesheets for hospitality

We generate timesheet calculations aligned with configured award rate settings and capture approved hours for export straight to Xero, so you can run payroll with ease.

Connecting your schedule

From roster to payroll, in one smooth flow

When you publish a schedule in Shiftly, and shifts are worked, timesheets are automatically linked to your timesheets tab. You can review and approve completed shifts with a single click, no double handling or data entry.

Worked shifts appear instantly
Breaks and configured award rates are applied automatically

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Award interpretation

Award calculations built-in

Award rate logic is applied automatically based on your setup, helping highlight breaks, penalties, and allowances for review. Shiftly's outputs are designed to support and streamline your payroll process.

More about award interpretation

Fully synced with Xero

Or, sync pay rates and items from Xero

Our integration doesn't just push timesheets to Xero. It adapts to your specific payroll configuration. Whether you've set up pay items for casual loadings, public holidays, or custom positions, Shiftly maps your shifts, rates, and entitlements accordingly.

Validations built-in

Export approved timesheets to Xero

Shiftly automatically checks for scheduling conflicts, helping you catch mistakes early, so your timesheets and payroll stay clean. Shiftly fully integrates with Xero and supports easy exports for other payroll systems, for fast, streamlined pay runs without the admin overhead.

Automatic checks for scheduling conflicts
Pay period break-downs
Fully integrated with Xero
CSV exports available

Bookkeeper support

Keeping bookkeepers in mind

We make it easy for bookkeepers to access and manage your client accounts, run payroll, or simply access the data they need, without chasing you during your busy schedule.

Log in securely with their own access
Export ready-to-run payroll files instantly

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Features

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Employee rostering

Easily plan shifts, publish rosters, sync timesheets and export in seconds, with no spreadsheets and no stress. Stay in control and keep payroll running smoothly with Shiftly.

Award interpretation

Our smart, automated system calculates wages, penalties, allowances, and overtime using configured award rules to support your payroll processes.

Paperless onboarding

Streamline your hiring process with our seamless digital onboarding system to automatically sync with Xero for payroll. Reduce the manual workload and onboard staff in minutes.

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FAQ

Questions, answered

Timesheets are generated as staff clock in and out of their shifts. Approved hours, breaks and your award rate settings are captured automatically, so you have a clear record ready to review each pay period.