Employee information changes over time. You may need to update their address, adjust their employment settings due to a promotion, or change deductions like student loans or superannuation.
Updating an employee
To update an employee's information:
Select Employees from the Setup checklist
or
Select Team from the navigation menu
Select the employee you want to update from the list
Make changes to any fields as needed
Select Update to save your changes
What you can update
You can update any of the following information for an existing employee:
Personal details: Address, contact information
Tax details: Tax file number, student loan status, Medicare levy details
Employment details: Employment type, work pattern, annual leave entitlement, overtime thresholds
Award and pay rates: Classification, custom rates, allowances
Bank details: Payment method, account information
Superannuation details: Fund information, member number, opt-out status
Note: For detailed information about what each field means and how to complete it, refer to the Adding a new employee help article. The fields are the same for both adding and updating employees.
Common reasons to update an employee
Promotions or role changes
Update their classification or award level
Adjust their pay rates
Change their work pattern if their hours have changed
Personal circumstances
Update their address or contact details
Change student loan repayment settings
Update superannuation fund details
Employment adjustments
Modify their normal working hours or work pattern
Adjust annual leave entitlements
Change their employment type (e.g., casual to permanent)
Banking changes
Update bank account details
Change payment method
Common Questions
I updated the employee but the changes aren't showing in the current pay run
I updated the employee but the changes aren't showing in the current pay run
If a pay run has already been completed, changes to employee details will not apply until the next pay period.
I need to update multiple employees with the same change
I need to update multiple employees with the same change
You'll need to update each employee individually. There isn't currently a bulk update feature in PaySauce.
I'm not sure if I should update this field
I'm not sure if I should update this field
If you're unsure whether a change is needed or how it might affect the employee's pay, contact PaySauce support or consult the Adding a new employee article for guidance on specific fields.