Preceda Payroll Is Shutting Down: What It Means for Your Business and integrated payroll — and How to Move Forward with Modern, Integrated Payroll Solutions

Across Australia and New Zealand, hundreds of organisations rely on Preceda Payroll as the backbone of their HR and pay operations. But with Preceda now officially reaching End-of-Life (EOL), businesses face a critical transition point.

If your organisation has invested heavily in integrating Preceda with your HRMS, ERP, rostering, or time-and-attendance systems, this change may feel disruptive — even risky. But the truth is: moving early gives you the best chance to protect your data, stay compliant, minimise downtime, and upgrade to a better long-term payroll ecosystem.In this article, we break down why Preceda is shutting down, the risks of staying on an unsupported platform, and how SyncEzy can help you transition smoothly to modern payroll solutions like Employment Hero Payroll, SmartPayroll, Xero Payroll, and others — with full integrations into Workday, HiBob, SAP, NetSuite, and more.

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Understanding Preceda’s End-of-Life (EOL)

What “End-of-Life” Actually Means

When a payroll platform reaches EOL, it means:

• The technology is outdated and can no longer be reliably updated
• Security patches slow down or stop entirely
• Legislative compliance becomes increasingly difficult
• Vendors shift resources elsewhere, leaving old systems unsupported

In a payroll context — where accuracy, STP compliance, and data security are non-negotiable — this creates significant operational and legal risk.

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Why Preceda Is Being Retired

Several factors have contributed to the decision:

1. Legacy Architecture
Preceda is built on older frameworks that cannot keep up with modern ATO requirements or rapid legislative changes like STP2 or PayDay Super.

2. Vendor Consolidation
Multiple mergers, acquisitions, and platform rationalisation mean resources are now focused on newer payroll engines.

3. Rising Compliance Pressure
The ATO expects real-time, secure updates. Older systems cannot maintain compliance without major redevelopment.

4. Security Concerns
Unpatched software becomes a liability. Payroll data contains TFNs, bank details, super info — all high-value targets.

5. Lack of Ongoing Support
Support teams naturally prioritise actively maintained platforms. EOL systems often face slow response times or unresolved errors.

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The Risks of Staying on Preceda After EOL

Continuing to rely on Preceda introduces serious operational exposure.

1. Compliance Failure
Future STP updates, PayDay Super (1 July 2026), and changing award interpretations may not be supported.

2. Security Vulnerabilities
Unsupported systems become easy targets for cyber threats, breaching privacy and payroll security obligations.

3. Zero Support When Something Breaks
If a critical payroll report stops working, there may be no available fix — leaving payroll teams stranded.

4. Risk of Data Loss
Even with exports, you may lose audit trails, historical validations, and reporting continuity.

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Why Now Is the Time to Move

1. PayDay Super Is Coming — 1 July 2026
This major regulatory shift requires modern platforms with real-time super contributions. Preceda will not meet these requirements.

2. Data Security and Privacy Laws Are Evolving
Australian privacy regulations demand MFA, encryption, active patching, and secure hosting — only modern platforms can guarantee this.

3. Payroll Platforms Have Evolved Significantly
Today’s payroll systems offer:

• Award interpretation
• Time & attendance
• Rostering
• Employee self-service
• Mobile apps
• Advanced analytics
• Cloud hosting
• API-based integrations

The gap between Preceda and modern payroll is now enormous.

4. Migration Is Easier and More Reliable Than Ever
Many vendors (including Employment Hero Payroll and SmartPayroll) now have structured migration paths off legacy systems.

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What If You Have Existing Integrations With Preceda?

Many organisations have spent years building custom integrations between Preceda and systems like:

• Workday
• HiBob
• SAP
• NetSuite
• Salesforce
• Deputy / Tanda / RosterElf
• HRIS or ERP platforms
• Custom internal applications
  

With Preceda shutting down entirely, you need:

✔ A modern payroll platform

✔ A reliable migration plan

✔ And a new integration that replicates (or improves on) what you had before

This is exactly where SyncEzy comes in.

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How SyncEzy Helps You Transition to a Modern, Fully Integrated Payroll Future

SyncEzy specialises in deep, two-way integrations between HR, payroll, rostering, and ERP platforms. If you are moving away from Preceda, we can help you replace both the system and the integration layer.

Supported Modern Payroll Alternatives

We can help you migrate and integrate with leading, future-proof payroll solutions:

• Employment Hero Payroll (formerly KeyPay)
• SmartPayroll
• Xero Payroll
• MYOB Advanced Payroll
• E-Payoffice (where applicable)
• Other cloud payroll engines, depending on your industry

Integrations SyncEzy Can Deliver

We specialise in connecting payroll platforms to systems such as:

• Workday
• HiBob HRIS
• BambooHR
• Salesforce
• NetSuite
• Zoho People / Zoho Books / Zoho Payroll
• SAP SuccessFactors
• Any HRMS, ERP, or T&A system with an API

Whether your workflow requires transferring:

• Employee master data
• Leave balances
• Timesheets
• Award interpretation
• Pay runs
• Cost centres
• GL journals
• HR onboarding data
• Rostering data

— we can rebuild the entire workflow end-to-end.

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If You’re Still on Preceda, Here’s the Only Certainty

100% of Preceda is shutting down on a fixed date.
There is no long-term path, no upgrades, and no rescue plan.

If your organisation has invested in custom Preceda integrations, those investments are now at risk — but they don’t have to be lost.

A modern payroll platform + a new, well-designed integration can give you:

• Better compliance
• Stronger reporting
• Improved automation
• A smoother employee experience
• A future-proof HR and payroll data ecosystem
  

This transition is unavoidable — but with the right partner, it can be transformational.

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Let SyncEzy Help You Migrate and Re-Integrate With Confidence

Our team has delivered enterprise-grade HR and payroll integrations for organisations across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and North America.

We can help you:

1. Choose the right replacement payroll platform
2. Migrate your payroll data reliably
3. Rebuild (or upgrade) your integrations
4. Maintain compliance with ATO and industry standards
5. Ensure continuity with minimal disruption

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Ready to Plan Your Migration Away From Preceda?

Whether you’re evaluating Employment Hero Payroll, SmartPayroll, Xero Payroll, or another modern solution, SyncEzy can ensure your new system works seamlessly with your existing HRIS, ERP, and T&A platforms.
Book a discovery call with us today and safeguard your payroll future.