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Janine Lennon

Janine Lennon

Head of Payroll Services

About Janine Lennon

Janine is Head of Payroll Services at BrightHR. She has over 30 years of experience in the Payroll Outsourced service industry, as well as extensive experience managing FTSE100 in-house Payroll Teams. Janine’s expertise is in payroll management and delivering a ‘right first time’ service to customers. She is passionate about delivering simple and effective pay processes that have helped countless businesses retain engaged employees through the delivery of accurate and timely pay to employees.

Published Articles

Cost management and budgeting for rosters and shifts: A smarter way to schedule

In today’s fast-paced business environment, managing staff schedules isn’t just about filling shifts — it’s about doing so strategically and cost-effectively. For small businesses and HR teams, every shift carries a cost, and poor planning can quickly lead to budget overruns, inefficiencies, and burnout. That’s where smart rostering tools like...

ROI of time tracking: Measuring the financial impact for Australian businesses

As an HR company providing HR software and a dedicated clocking in and out app, understanding and demonstrating the ROI of time tracking is essential. Time tracking goes beyond just recording hours, it's a vital tool for improving compliance, payroll accuracy, and productivity tailored to the unique needs of Australian workplaces. What ROI of time...

Time tracking for remote and hybrid teams

The shift to remote and hybrid work has transformed how businesses operate—but it’s also introduced new challenges, especially when it comes to tracking employee time and attendance. Without the structure of a physical office, it’s easy for hours to blur, productivity to dip, and accountability to become a grey area. For employers, this can mean...

How to implement a clocking in system: Step-by-step guide for Australian business Owners

Accurate time tracking is essential for Fair Work compliance, payroll accuracy, and workforce accountability. For Australian SMEs, transitioning to a digital clocking-in system can feel daunting—but with the right approach, it can be smooth, efficient, and transformative. This guide walks you through the key steps to successfully implement a...

How to calculate payroll effectively as an SME?

When calculating payroll for a small business, the stakes are high, and the math must be spot on. But how do you calculate payroll for a small business effectively in Australia? You’ll need to understand assembling employee gross pay, factor in deductions such as PAYG withholding and superannuation, and navigate payroll tax obligations, all while...

Bonuses for employees

Bonuses can help attract and retain staff who value financial incentives at work — which, let’s face it, is most people. And performance-related bonuses can help to keep staff engaged, by promising a higher level of reward for stronger performance. But are bonus schemes really for everyone? And what’s the best way to set one up and manage ...