The introduction of HeroClear marks a transformative shift in how superannuation payments are handled. By embedding the super-clearing and validation process within payroll systems, HeroClear offers instantaneous confirmations, reduces errors, and provides a comprehensive audit trail. This innovation eliminates the need for traditional clearing houses, which often require cumbersome file uploads, portal navigation, and manual reconciliations.
Rob Dunn, General Manager of Benefits and Superannuation at Employment Hero, hailed the development as a turning point for payroll and superannuation in the country. "We’re incredibly proud to deliver this Australian first and show what modern, embedded super infrastructure makes possible. Fully embedding clearing into payroll is one of the most effective ways to reduce the time and cost of managing super payments. It’s a clear signal we’re supporting employers through one of the most significant payroll changes in decades," he stated.
The successful implementation of HeroClear is a testament to the collaborative efforts between Employment Hero, Zepto, and OZEDI. Chris Jewell, President and Co-Founder of Zepto, emphasised the significance of this achievement. "Seeing Employment Hero process its first PayTo and super contributions through HeroClear just weeks after the legislation came into effect is a remarkable milestone. The speed and reliability delivered over the NPP show the power of real-time infrastructure, and Zepto’s API-led platform builds on that foundation with fast integration, instant settlement and full transparency," Jewell commented.
The benefits of HeroClear are already being realised by businesses participating in the beta phase. Deborah Kerr, a beta customer from Chesterton Customseal, shared her experience with the new system. "HeroClear picked up a critical fund error that our existing system missed. If it hadn’t flagged it, our super payment would have failed, but instead we fixed it instantly and everything went through smoothly. It was fast, simple and gave us confidence straight away," Kerr explained.
David Field, Director of OZEDI, also expressed his enthusiasm for the new system, highlighting the importance of real-time payments. "It’s been incredible to be part of such a collaborative and fast delivery and to see the majority of payments to superannuation funds made with Zepto over the New Payments Platform (NPP). Employers really value the instant, date-and time-stamped receipt generated by the receiving bank account," Field noted.
The implementation of HeroClear is set to deliver substantial benefits at scale. Employment Hero's payroll system processes approximately A$120 billion in wages and superannuation contributions annually for over 350,000 businesses. The integration of HeroClear within this framework promises to streamline operations and enhance compliance with the upcoming regulatory requirements.
As the 1 July 2026 deadline approaches, Employment Hero is committed to ensuring that all its Employment OS and Payroll customers are well-prepared for the changes. Rob Dunn reiterated the company's dedication to this goal, stating, "We’re already deep in the next phase of development to ensure HeroClear is ready for all Employment Hero Employment OS and Payroll customers well ahead of 1 July 2026. We look forward to sharing more with customers and the broader industry."
With the successful rollout of HeroClear, Employment Hero has set a new standard for payroll and superannuation systems in Australia. The seamless integration of super-clearing payments within payroll workflows not only simplifies processes for businesses but also provides a robust framework for compliance with the forthcoming Payday Super regulations. Employers interested in learning more about this innovative solution can sign up for updates at Employment Hero's website.
