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Xero Payroll integration

Make managing HR & payroll easy with Breathe's integration with Xero Payroll. 

Xero integration

Integrate Payroll with HR Software

Busy small businesses need simple, effective tools to help manage HR and payroll.

That's why - as part of our mission to help SMEs cut back on admin - we've partnered with leading payroll software provider, Xero, to provide a valuable new integration.

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Simple synchronisation

Cut back on manual data changes & streamline your Payruns.

Once you've set up Breathe's integration with Xero Payroll, you'll start saving tonnes of valuable time straight away. You can:

  • Synchronise key data changes in Breathe with Xero & keep details up to date effortlessly.
  • Pull employee payslips into your people's Breathe profiles after each Payrun, giving your people easy access at any time.
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74% of Breathe users agree - Breathe’s HR software has significantly reduced the time our team spends on HR administrative tasks, allowing us to focus on more strategic work. 

- Breathe HR 2025 customer survey. 

Key features of integration

With Breathe's integration with Xero Payroll, managing HR and payroll becomes a breeze. This seamless solution boosts efficiency, delivering real benefits for both employers and employees.

  • Employee data management - Efficiently manage employee data, ensuring information like hours, rates, and expenses remain up-to-date and accessible. This integration simplifies tasks related to employee management and performance.

  • Performance management - Enhance performance management with streamlined tools for reviews and goal setting. This integration supports tracking progress and delivering timely feedback, helping employees reach their potential within a unified platform.

  • Engagement tools - Boost workforce motivation with tools like surveys and feedback mechanisms, fostering communication, collaboration, and a positive workplace culture.

Key benefits

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Eliminate unnecessary manual admin

Synchronise data across both applications, so you'll only need to do things once.
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Effortlessly keep employee data up to date

Avoid errors and help your business to stay GDPR compliant, with a secure, cloud-based system.

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Give your team instant visibility of their payslips

Employees can see their payslips directly within their Breathe profile after each Payrun.
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Included in your Breathe plan

Use this integration as part of your Breathe subscription, at no extra cost.
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Simple, self-service setup

Get up & running in minutes, in just 4 simple steps.
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Easy, self-service, 4-step setup:

Log in to your Xero account through the Breathe portal and link your accounts.

Select any employee data you don't want to synchronise with Xero.

Add any missing details needed for payroll – Breathe will show you the gaps.

Make sure your Breathe employee data is matched up correctly with your employee data in Xero.

Step 1

Log in to your Xero account through the Breathe portal and link your accounts.

Step 2

Select any employee data you don't want to synchronise with Xero.

Step 3

Add any missing details needed for payroll – Breathe will show you the gaps.

Step 4

Make sure your Breathe employee data is matched up correctly with your employee data in Xero.

Once you've completed these four, easy steps, you're all set up and ready to go.

Need a hand? Watch our 'Implementing Breathe's Xero Payroll integration' video.

Customer support options

At Breathe, we understand the importance of timely support, which is why we offer a range of customer support channels to suit your needs. Our dedicated team is here to ensure you have a seamless experience with our HR software and Xero Payroll integration.

What support options do you offer?

Our support team is committed to providing you with prompt and effective solutions. We strive to respond to all queries within 24 hours, ensuring your business operations remain uninterrupted.

  • Email Support: Reach out to us via email for any queries or issues you might encounter.

  • Live Chat: For instant support, our live chat feature is available during business hours.

What our customers say about Breathe

‘Excellent platform’

I enjoy using Breathe as it is very user-friendly and you can see all HR matters for employees in one place. It is very easy to keep track of annual leave and sickness days. You can also keep all important personal documents for staff and share essential company documents that all employees should know about. It is a one-stop shop!

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‘The best HR database I have come across’

All Staff details are to hand in one place. No longer need to have paper files as all your documents can be uploaded and saved securely. In the 4 years that I have been using it there are no downsides as yet. 

Michael Power G2 review

‘Cannot be happier’

Straightforward, easy to use! I cannot be happier with Breathe, from using Excel onto Breathe is a big step, I thought I would be struggling, however it is very easy to use.

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