AU Payroll - Default Member Number for Employer Default Fund
Dear Xero Team,
I’d like to submit a request for an enhancement to Xero Payroll to improve the setup and management of default superannuation funds.
Currently, when adding a default fund in Xero, there is uncertainty around what should be entered in the Member Number field. We typically process super contributions through the ATO Portal, but we would love to have the ability to do this directly within Xero.
Specifically, we would like the ability to:
Add a Default Fund chosen by the employer.
Assign employees who do not have an existing super fund to this default fund.
Have a system-generated Member Number or a default placeholder that indicates to the super fund that a new member needs to be set up.
With Pay Day Super coming into effect next year, this functionality would significantly streamline payroll processes and ensure compliance with superannuation obligations.
Could this functionality be introduced in a future update? We believe it would provide great value to businesses using Xero Payroll.
Looking forward to your thoughts on this request.
Jonathan Arbon
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Hi Jonathan,
Thanks so much for sharing your idea about default super funds in Xero Payroll.
In Xero, Auto Super does let you add new employees to your chosen default fund without needing a default member number. In the membership number field for new employees, you can enter NEW or UNKNOWN as a placeholder, although we recommend checking with the fund directly to confirm they’re happy with this.
When you process a payment to that fund using Auto Super, the fund will receive the employee details and create a membership for them. Once you receive the new member number from the fund or the employee, just open their Employment tab in Xero, click into the existing super line, overwrite the placeholder with the new membership number.
If you need an extra hand you can raise a case with our Xero Support specialists. 😊
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Kimberley Rodney
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Once an employee is registered with the ATO with STP, have an option to request Stapled Super Fund Details from the ATO and enter the Super details in Xero where an employee hasn't provided a choice.