Changing payroll software can seem like a big job, particularly if you’ve been using the same system for years. But with a little preparation and the right support, moving your payroll to Parolla can be quite straightforward.
If you’re thinking about switching payroll software in Ireland, whether at the start of the tax year or partway through, our team is here to help you through the changeover.
How Does the Migration Work?
We’ve put together a step-by-step guide to moving to Parolla from another payroll provider.
The process depends mainly on the number of employees and how complex your payroll is.
For businesses with fewer than 30 employees, we generally recommend setting up employees directly in Parolla. Employee details are populated using Revenue Payroll Notifications (RPNs), and you can then add pay rates, working hours, benefits and year-to-date payroll figures.
For a straightforward payroll, allow around 3–5 minutes per employee to complete their profile.
If you’re moving during the tax year, you’ll need the latest employee payslips and year-to-date gross-to-net reports from your previous provider. These are important for ensuring that earnings and tax figures carry across correctly. Our team can assist with inputting these figures from the payslips and ytd gross to net reports provided.
For businesses with more than 30 employees, Parolla provides a spreadsheet import tool, allowing employee information to be transferred in bulk.
To get started:
- Create your company in Parolla.
- Go to Employees > Import Employees and select Download Template Import Spreadsheet.
- Copy the employee information from your previous payroll system into the spreadsheet.
- Contact our team through the staffed chat box or via email info@parolla.ie so we can review the completed spreadsheet and assist with the import.
We’ll help you check the information before uploading it into Parolla.
You can also run payroll in both systems to compare the results before making the switch, provided only one system submits the live pay run to Revenue.
Free Migration Assistance
You don’t have to work through the changeover on your own.
Our team can help you through the stages via screen sharing, email and our staffed live chat box.
Once you’ve entered your employee information, get in contact and we’ll review your payroll setup and employee details free of charge to help identify any issues before your first live pay run.
We generally encourage customers to manage their own setup with our help along the way. This means you’ll get everything configured the way you want it, and it’s also the best way to learn how the system works.
If you’d prefer us to manage more of the changeover, we can also provide a fully managed migration service at €65 plus VAT per hour.
When Should You Move?
You can move to Parolla at any point during the year. January is a popular time to change payroll software because you’re starting a new tax year.
If you’re planning to switch in January, we’d encourage you to get started in November or December.
We can help you complete your setup in advance and start your paid subscription from January.
This gives you plenty of time to set everything up, ask questions and get comfortable with the system before your first pay run.
Ready to Move to Parolla?
If you’re considering changing payroll providers, we’d be happy to help.
You can start a free trial, work through the setup at your own pace and contact our team whenever you need assistance.
Our staffed live chat is available Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm, or you can email us at info@parolla.ie.
Read our full migration guide or start your free trial.
Moving payroll software doesn’t need to be difficult, and we’ll help you get it right.