The Start
Starting from humble beginnings in 2010, KeyPay was born when Phil Bernie and Richard McLean decided to create a more accessible version of payroll utilising the capacity of the “cloud” to make payroll easier for all to access.
Our Story
KeyPay is a cloud based workforce management and payroll platform, new to New Zealand in 2019. KeyPay is the first true cloud based platform to hit the NZ bureau market, designed to eliminate the traditional payroll headaches of data collection, payroll calculations and compliance.
In a single, integrated platform, KeyPay automates the flow of data from employees across rosters, timesheets, leave management, and reporting, through to the payroll bureau and back to the business, providing full client visibility of the pay run at all times.
KeyPay launched in Australia in 2012 and dramatically changed the payroll landscape by offering a fully flexible, customisable solution catering to the diverse business needs in Australia.
In a single, integrated platform, KeyPay automates the flow of data from employees across rosters, timesheets, leave management, and reporting, through to the payroll bureau and back to the business, providing full client visibility of the pay run at all times.
KeyPay launched in Australia in 2012 and dramatically changed the payroll landscape by offering a fully flexible, customisable solution catering to the diverse business needs in Australia.
2010
2011
The Founders
In October 2011 KeyPay went to market with Paul Duran and Kristian Reynolds joining the founder group, with Webscale Pty Ltd becoming the intellectual owner of the KeyPay.
2012
The Market Fit
The private beta ran for 12 months and we applied all the user feedback to deliver the workflows you still see in the product today. Since public release on the 1st of July 2012 we have invested heavily in our people and product, allowing us to deliver a truly unique end to end people management and payroll compliance tool unrivalled in the market.
Mar 2013
Timesheets have arrived!
One of the most requested features for KeyPay arrived! The team introduced timesheets to KeyPay to seamlessly integrate into the payrun. Read up on timesheets and how it can help your business here.
Mar
2013
KeyPay introduces Pay Conditions
KeyPay launched its biggest feature for the AU market to date. That is, a powerful pay conditions (i.e. award interpretation) system.
Feb 2014
KeyPay launches award interpretation with pre-built awards
Australia ranks in the top 5 most complicated payroll systems in the world. KeyPay's award interpretation takes the headache out of manual interpretation, saving business countless hours and headaches.
Mar 2014
Employee Scheduling now integrated into KeyPay
Hot on the heels of award interpretation with pre-built awards KeyPay launches employee scheduling.
May 2014
KeyPay Time and Attendance kiosk
KeyPay launches clock in/off web based kiosk for shift workers, eliminating the need for paper timesheets.
Oct
2015
Clock Me In: Time and Attendance app
KeyPay introduces the Clock Me In iPad app, with the ability to capture a photo of each staff member.
Oct 2016
Introducing WorkZone for iOS and Android Smart Phones
We have created a native iOS and Android app from the ground up, to give employees the traditional Employee Self Service functions with a sleek user experience on their smartphone. Learn more on WorkZone.
Jun 2017
Employee Onboarding
Employers can say goodbye to the paperwork associated with hiring new employees. Employee onboarding lets employers manage the onboarding process from start to finish right within KeyPay.
Aug 2017
Adding expenses via the employee portal
Employees can now submit expense claims via the employee portal and have those expense claims approved by a manager so they’re ready to process in the next pay run.
Apr 2018
KeyPay goes international! UK Launch
We're changing the way UK bureau businesses work and pay with never seen before payroll automation.
Feb 2019
KeyPay revolutionises payroll with Automated Pay Runs
Our industry-first payroll automation allows payroll bureaus and businesses to 'set and forget' payroll with a one-off configuration. Payroll tasks can now be run in the background, allowing you to focus on other important work.
Apr 2019
KeyPay launches in NZ!
We're the first true cloud payroll software to come to NZ that's specifically designed for payroll bureaus' needs - saving hours of time and payroll frustration.
Aug 2019
KeyPay levels up WorkZone!
KeyPay is constantly enhancing everyone’s favourite employee self service app. WorkZone users in remote and non-fixed locations can now clock in and out of shifts from their phones. Managers are now able to quickly action leave and expense requests, and timesheets - all from their mobile.
Oct 2019
Automate employee leave calculations in NZ
We’re giving you peace of mind so that you’re compliant with the Holiday’s Act! Learn more about how KeyPay streamlines leave calculations.
Feb 2020
Partner Dashboard introduced
KeyPay’s partner dashboard is a beneficial tool for bureaus in providing a service to their clients, generating new business, providing insights into client activity, saving time on support requests. Learn more about our Partner Dashboard.
May 2020
KeyPay launches in Singapore!
Transforming the way payroll is traditionally processed in Singapore with our automated pay runs saving bureaux time to increase returns.
Aug 2020
KeyPay NZ introduces Schedular Payments!
Employers and outsourced providers running payroll for contractors can now easily add contractors to KeyPay, nominate their tax rate, automatically calculate GST applicable to include in the pay run, and report relevant information to the IRD.
Jul 2021
KeyPay launches in Malaysia!
Our features are built to solve the pain points Accounting and Business Process Outsourcing firms (BPOs) face with payroll - saving precious time and simplifying the payroll process.
