Atturra & Australian Payroll Association Team Up for Compliance & Employee Experience

Atturra, a prominent technology services firm, has entered into a strategic alliance with the Australian Payroll Association (APA), Australia’s foremost professional body for payroll experts. This collaboration strengthens Atturra’s dedication to integrating people, processes, and technology, offering clients robust payroll and HR solutions. These services are designed to help businesses maintain compliance with Australia’s frequently changing awards legislation, minimize operational risks, and enhance the overall employee experience.

The union between Atturra and the APA is founded on a mutual goal to streamline, improve, and update payroll systems nationwide. Together, they aim to assist thousands of Australian businesses and payroll professionals who depend on efficient, legally compliant, and strategically sound payroll operations.

Recent times have seen Australia’s industrial relations environment grow increasingly complex. Significant developments include new pathways for casual employee conversion, the introduction of a Right to Disconnect, and an increase in the Superannuation Guarantee to 12 percent. Navigating the intricate Awards system remains a persistent challenge, requiring precise employee classification and payment based on their duties, including temporary assignments to higher-level roles.

Errors in payroll processing can lead to serious legal consequences for organizations. Since January 2025, intentional wage theft has been classified as a criminal offence. Individuals found guilty face penalties of up to $1.565 million, or three times the underpayment value, along with a potential 10-year prison sentence. Companies can be fined as much as $7.825 million, or three times the underpaid amount. Such compliance failures not only damage a brand’s reputation but also hinder efforts to attract talent and foster a positive workplace culture.

Through this partnership, Atturra’s payroll and HR services are significantly enhanced, adopting a strategic, solution-driven model that prioritizes tangible business results over simple product sales. Clients can trust that their solutions will be custom-designed to meet specific organizational requirements, backed by proven delivery methods and a renewed emphasis on payroll expertise.

Nikita Potter, Atturra’s General Manager for Payroll and HR Services, commented, “We are excited that this alliance allows us to serve our clients more effectively. Partnering with the APA gives our clients access to timely legislative updates, deep industry knowledge, and insights that directly address their operational challenges, adapt to their evolving needs, and support long-term growth.”

The collaboration offers substantial value by combining APA’s authoritative knowledge with Atturra’s specialized technical skills and implementation capabilities. This integrated approach helps businesses identify compliance gaps, assess operational risks, and uncover opportunities for improvement across their people, processes, and technology.

Heather Pettenon, General Manager of Strategic Markets at Atturra, noted, “More and more, organizations are looking for options beyond conventional, technology-only solutions. This partnership solidifies our client-centric focus and our commitment to delivering measurable outcomes. We are ensuring our clients get the comprehensive support they require today, while also preparing them for future growth and regulatory changes.”

As a component of this new relationship, Atturra will be featured in the Australian Payroll Association’s software directory. This service assists the APA’s membership of over 7,000 payroll professionals in making informed decisions about their technology investments.

(Source: ITWire Australia)