What is RosterElf?
RosterElf is a Magically Simple cloud software platform that handles all SME staff rostering tasks with ease. It takes care of everything from **staff availability, rostering, shift swaps, clock-in-out and has payroll integration features including Xero, MYOB, and Sage**. RosterElf is built with you in mind. Our online staff scheduling tool handles all your employee scheduling needs and can help: - Set business targets and **save up to 4% on labour** - Reduce time theft with a digital clock in and out - **Eliminate human payroll error** - Integrate payroll systems like **Xero and MYOB** - Keep employees up to date with Push Notifications and E-mail communication **Key Features:** **Employee Scheduling Apps** RosterElf's iOS and Android mobile app make it easy to build and update your shift work roster anywhere, anytime. You change a shift time, add a new shift, and swap shifts all from your phone. With RosterElfβs push notifications enabled on all mobile devices as well as email, your employees will know when there has been a change. **Live employee attendance updates** With RosterElfβs timesheet software, you can see staff that are on shift, on break or late and at which venue. As the manager, you will have full visibility into when staff start and stop their shift. You can also ensure that employees are taking the right breaks. **Award Interpretation & Payroll Processing** With RosterElf's payroll integration, your modern award rules are automatically applied. You then can import the data directly into your chosen accounting or payroll software. This saves considerable time and minimises any potential data entry errors in one easy process. **Payroll Integration** An integrated payroll system allows managers to access information without duplicate paperwork, files, or processes. When you integrate your payroll solution with your chosen software, you reduce human error, save time on manual tasks, and make processing payroll efficient. RosterElf integrates with a range of third-party software solutions including Xero, MYOB, Sage and Wage Easy which eliminates the need for manual data entry therefore reducing the chance of potentially costly errors. If you are using an alternate accounting platform RosterElf can also export payroll data to .CSV format which can then be manually imported to most good accounting systems. **Benefits:** **Save Up To 8 Hours a Week** Save time with updated staff availability, simple roster building, communication updates instantly, approving timesheets and entering payroll data. **Save 4% on Labour** Set financial business targets, view labor costs in real-time and approve staff hours by reducing time theft through a digital clock in and out. **Employee Accountability** Using the staff roster app, employees are responsible for keeping their availability up to date and are always aware of rostered shifts through clear staff communication. **Reduce Time Theft** Stick to your business budget and save money by reducing theft by tracking attendance and using our digital clock in/out. **Roster by Skillset** RosterElfβs unique βPerfect Matchβ algorithm will ensure that the most qualified and available employees are rostered on for each shift and shift swaps. **Agile** RosterElfβs rostering and staff management software meets the needs of your business, no matter the industry. **Only Pay for What You Use** Find out why RosterElf has the fairest pricing model for small and medium businesses. No hidden costs. Pay as you go. Cancel anytime. **Find out more at RosterElf.com**
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RosterElf Reviews (42)
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Review Summary
Generated using AI from real user reviews
RosterElf receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 41 of 42 reviews giving it five stars. Users consistently praise the software for saving significant time on rostering and payroll tasksβmany reporting weekly time savings of several hours. The platform is described as intuitive and easy to use, with managers picking it up quickly without extensive training. Xero integration is mentioned frequently as seamless and valuable, eliminating payroll errors and manual data entry.
The standout strength across reviews is the customer support team. Users repeatedly name individual staff members (Lucas, Aaron, Carlo) and highlight their responsiveness, friendliness, and willingness to help with setup, troubleshooting, and custom configurations. Several reviewers note that support responses arrive within hours. The team is also noted for being Australian-based and for actively seeking user feedback to develop new features.
The software handles complex scenarios wellβmultiple locations, varying pay rates, casual workforces, and different shift rulesβwithout feeling cumbersome. Pricing is consistently described as affordable and flexible, with one user appreciating that they only pay for months actually used. The one four-star review calls it "user friendly and cost effective" but stops short of full enthusiasm, though without specifying complaints. No negative themes emerge across the reviews.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
βExcellent customer service. Reliable and easy to use app withβ¦β
Excellent customer service. Reliable and easy to use app with all functions needed to run a small business
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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
βVery handy app, well thought out Very helpful tech supportβ¦β
Very handy app, well thought out Very helpful tech support too Would recommend
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Friday, August 27, 2021
βExcellent customer service and support - they know their stuff!β¦β
Excellent customer service and support - they know their stuff! Easy and streamline app for rostering and payroll integration. Very reasonably priced.
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Friday, August 20, 2021
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We switched to RosterElf from a different system earlier this year and I was concerned about the transition process and getting used to a new system. Lukas and the team have been fantastic and are there every step of the way to answer even the most silly little questions. The system is cost effective and very user friendly. Highly recommend.
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Friday, August 13, 2021
βI manage an accommodation property and Roster Elf has beenβ¦β
I manage an accommodation property and Roster Elf has been a huge game changer for me. I can roster all my employees across multiple departments so easily & efficiently. I can make changes that are instantly communicated to the team via the app & manage their availability. It really has had a positive impact on my business & staff. Highly recommended.
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Friday, August 13, 2021
βRosterElf provides superior customer service and the free trial isβ¦β
RosterElf provides superior customer service and the free trial is fantastic, it allows enough time to be confident in using the software for a smooth transition. The team value feedback and are happy to review to incorporate further development into the software. An easy to use program and such a time saver, Highly recommend!
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Friday, August 6, 2021
βVery nice software and excellent service from staff from onlineβ¦β
Very nice software and excellent service from staff from online support.
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Monday, July 5, 2021
βProcessing clients payroll has never been easier. As an Accountant,β¦β
Processing clients payroll has never been easier. As an Accountant, Roster Elf has not only saved my clients time and money in preparing weekly rostering schedules but has saved them huge amounts of time and money in processing payroll. The ability to sync seamlessly with accounting software means no more payroll errors!
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Friday, July 2, 2021
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This is a great system. Itβs simple and easy to use, quick to Roster staff, and saves a heap of time with payroll. I also like the fact Iβm not getting charged monthly fees when Iβm not using it, the ability to only pay for what I use is super helpful. Well worth trying out if youβre looking for Rostering / Scheduling software.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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The RosterElf system ( https://www.rosterelf.com/ ) is one of the most user friendly and cost effective could rostering solutions we came across (and we tried quite a few). Well worth a try if you run lots of staff or a casual workforce.

