Payroll & Compliance

Payroll and compliance are two of the biggest pressure points in hospitality — not because the rules are unclear, but because the processes often are.

My role is to help hospitality businesses put clear, practical systems in place so payroll runs accurately, compliance obligations are met, and nothing relies on memory or last-minute fixes.

How I Approach Payroll & Compliance

I don’t believe in generic, one-size-fits-all payroll solutions.

Every hospitality business operates differently, so I start by understanding how your business actually runs — your structure, your systems, and where things tend to break down.

From there, I help you implement clear control systems that:

• define responsibilities

• set realistic weekly rhythms

• reduce errors and disputes

• stand up to scrutiny if reviewed

Payroll & Compliance Control Systems

These are the core systems I use to help hospitality businesses stay compliant and in control. Each one addresses a specific pressure point in hospitality payroll and compliance.

  • Payday Super Readiness
    Preparing payroll systems and cash flow for upcoming legislative changes — including Payday Super.

How These Systems Work Together

Payroll and compliance are most effective when they’re managed as connected systems rather than isolated tasks. At Daou Consulting, payroll accuracy, statutory obligations, and cash-flow timing are treated as part of the same control framework.

That’s why this area is supported by two dedicated systems: the Weekly Payroll Control System, which focuses on accuracy, approvals, and wage visibility week to week, and the Statutory Payments & Compliance System, which manages super, PAYG, payroll tax, and reporting obligations. Together, they create consistency, reduce risk, and remove last-minute compliance pressure.

Want to see how this system fits into the bigger picture?
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