Leave Management That Works for People, Not Just Payroll

Connected across staff, managers, and payroll

With ClockOn, leave is part of your core workforce system: connected to employees, managers, and payroll in one flow.

  • Employee self-service leave requests with real-time balances

  • Manager-led approvals for clearer ownership and planning

  • One connected leave record across HR, managers and payroll

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Trusted by businesses great and small

 

“Leave only works when requests, approvals, balances and payroll are all connected.”

As organisations grow, leave decisions need clear ownership, visibility, and consistency. Centralising requests, approvals, balances, and payments into one system removes ambiguity and supports fair, defensible leave practices across the business.


Employees can also view their approved leave and balances at any time, reducing routine questions to HR.
 

Manager-Led Approvals and Ownership

  • Leave requests follow a defined approval process with clear ownership

  • Managers review requests in context before leave reaches payroll

  • Available leave balances are visible at the point of approval

  • Approval decisions are recorded in the system with a clear audit trail

  • Responsibility for leave sits with managers, not payroll

 

Payroll-Connected Leave Without Re-Entry

Once leave is approved, it flows directly into payroll.

There is no need to re-enter data, reconcile emails, or correct mismatched balances. Leave taken is paid correctly through the pay run and reflected on payslips and payroll reports automatically.

This reduces payroll intervention, limits rework, and ensures HR, managers, and payroll are always working from the same information.

 

Real-Time Visibility Across Teams

Leave should support planning, not disrupt it.

ClockOn provides real-time visibility of upcoming leave across individuals, teams, and departments. Managers can see who is away and when, HR can monitor balances and liabilities, and leadership has a clearer view of workforce availability.

This visibility supports better resourcing decisions and reduces last-minute surprises.

 Real examples 

  1. Multi-department team
    A manager can see approved leave across their entire department before finalising rosters, reducing clashes and last-minute coverage issues.
  2. Overlapping leave requests:
    Two team members request leave for the same period. Visibility of existing approvals allows managers to make informed decisions before approving additional leave.
  3. High-leave balance risk
    HR identifies employees with consistently high leave balances and can address liability risks early through planned leave discussions.
  4. Seasonal workload planning
    Upcoming leave across teams is visible ahead of peak periods, supporting better resourcing and more accurate workforce planning.

This removes grey areas that previously led to disputes or questions.

Leave Management Capabilities

Capability What it does Why it matters
Employee leave requests Captures leave in-system No emails or paper forms
Manager approvals Approves leave before payroll Clear ownership and audit trail
Real-time leave visibility Shows upcoming leave Better planning and coverage
Automated leave accruals Calculates balance automatically Accurate entitlements over time
Payroll-connected leave Approved leave syncs to payroll No re-entry or correction
Leave reporting Tracks balances and usage Visibility for HR and leaders

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We’ve got answers!
 
How does leave approval work in practice?

Leave requests are submitted in-system and reviewed by managers as part of everyday people management. Once approved, leave flows directly into payroll without re-entry, ensuring accuracy and a clear audit trail.

Can employees see their leave balances before requesting leave?

Yes. Employees can view their current leave balances and approved leave at the point of request, helping prevent over-requests and reducing back-and-forth with HR or payroll.

How does ClockOn keep leave balances accurate over time?

Leave accruals, approvals, and payments all live in one connected system. This ensures balances update consistently as leave is approved and taken, rather than being adjusted later during payroll reconciliation.

What visibility does HR have across teams and departments?

HR can view leave balances, upcoming leave, and leave liabilities across the organisation. This supports workforce planning, compliance checks, and oversight without relying on manual tracking or spreadsheets.

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Whether you’re a small business or a growing company, ClockOn makes workforce management simple and affordable.

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