HR Payroll integration for Business Central with Employment Hero
DYNAMICS 365 ERP > BUSINESS CENTRAL ADD-ONS
Reliable payroll journal export for Business Central.
Walkerscott is a certified Microsoft Solutions Partner in Australia and New Zealand. We help organisations extend Dynamics 365 Business Central with practical, reliable integrations. We partner with Employment Hero, a leading HR and payroll solution that integrates with Business Central.
Employment Hero automates the flow of payroll and expense data into your general ledger in Business Central. This ensures payroll results are accurately reflected in your ERP without manual file uploads, re‑keying, or reconciliation delays. The integration delivers real time journal posting, automated account mapping, and dimension support, giving finance teams a reliable, up‑to‑date view of labour costs.
Why integrate Employment Hero with Business Central?
Real time Payroll Integration
Bridge the gap between payroll and finance. Payroll journals sync automatically into Business Central as soon as a pay run is finalised, ensuring your financial data is always current.
Automated & Granular Journal Export
Post earnings, deductions, taxes, superannuation/KiwiSaver, and liabilities directly into Business Central. Journals include line level detail for accurate financial reporting.
Chart of Accounts Import
Automatically import your Business Central Chart of Accounts and tax codes into Employment Hero, ensuring payroll categories align perfectly with your financial structure.
Dimensions Support (cost centres, locations, departments)
Include Business Central dimensions in payroll journal exports to support detailed labour cost allocation across teams, sites, or business units.
Accurate Expense Accounting
Ensure payroll related expenses are mapped correctly to the general ledger, reducing manual adjustments and improving financial accuracy.
Reduced Manual Reconciliation
Eliminate spreadsheet uploads and manual journal entry. Automated mapping reduces the risk of human error and speeds up month end processes.
Accelerated Month End Close
With payroll journals flowing directly into Business Central, finance teams can close payroll and month-end faster and with greater confidence.
Improved Audit Readiness
Automated mapping and consistent journal structure reduce the risk of misalignment, making audits smoother and more reliable.
Unified Financial Ecosystem
Transform payroll from a standalone process into a connected financial workflow that supports budgeting, forecasting, and real time financial visibility.
Employment Hero Payroll Add‑on Capabilities for Business Central
Automated Payroll Journal Export
Send payroll journals directly into Business Central with detailed mapping to accounts, dimensions, cost centres, and locations.
Chart of Accounts & Tax Code Import
Automatically import your Business Central Chart of Accounts and tax codes into Employment Hero to ensure alignment.
Granular Payroll Cost Allocation
Export line level payroll data to support departmental reporting, labour cost analysis, and project/job costing.
Real Time Financial Visibility
See payroll costs reflected in Business Central as soon as a pay run is finalised.
Frequently Asked Questions about payroll functionality in Business Central
Can payroll journals be posted automatically into Business Central?
Yes, this capability is possible in Business Central when using an integrated solution like Employment Hero Payroll. The integration automatically sends payroll journals (earnings, deductions, taxes, liabilities) directly into your general ledger without manual uploads to Business Central.
How can I automate payroll journal entry in Business Central?
Can payroll data include cost centres, locations, or departments in Business Central?
Yes, Business Central supports dimensions such as cost centres, locations, and departments. In combination with using a Business Central Extension like Employment Hero, you can include these dimensions in payroll journal exports, allowing detailed labour cost allocation.
Does Business Central support multi entity payroll for Australian and New Zealand organisations?
Yes, Business Central can manage multi entity financial structures. When paired with a payroll for Dynamics 365 Business Central add‑on like Employment Hero, payroll journals can be exported for multiple entities while maintaining correct account and dimension mapping.
Can payroll data be used for project costing or labour analysis in Business Central?
Yes, Business Central can use payroll journal data for project costing, job management, and labour analysis. Your Payroll data can be integrated with Business central using a Business Central add‑on like Employment Hero, to provide the granular payroll detail needed for accurate reporting and cost allocation.