Payroll & HR Services for the Construction & Trades Industry

In construction, your people are your most valuable and most complex resource. With shifting job sites, variable hours, high-risk work, and a mix of staff types (full-time, casual, subcontractors), managing payroll and HR can quickly become overwhelming.

At Morton Moore, we specialise in payroll and HR services for the construction and trades sector. Whether you’re managing small teams or coordinating large-scale crews, we simplify your compliance and ensure your workers are looked after accurately and on time.

Payroll Processing

• Weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payroll runs
• Hourly wage tracking, overtime, and shift premiums
• Site-based or project-based labour cost allocation
• Leave, sick days, and public holiday calculations
• Payslips (digital or printed) with job and pay breakdowns

Statutory Calculations

• PAYE, UIF, SDL calculations (EMP201/EMP501)
• Issuing of IRP5s
• Annual tax reconciliation and support
• COIDA (Workmen’s Compensation) and Return of Earnings assistance

Labour Cost Reporting

• Payroll cost breakdown by project, site, or team
• Forecasts to help plan future hiring or shifts
• Tracking of contractor vs. employee spend
• Reports for tenders or budget meetings

We Understand Site Realities

• Our team has worked with builders, contractors, and site managers, we understand the moving parts and don’t expect “perfect spreadsheets.” We meet you where you are and bring order to the chaos.

Flexible Payroll Scheduling

• Whether you pay workers on Fridays, fortnightly, or at month-end, we align with your schedule and we’re always ready for ad hoc needs like bonuses, shutdown pay, or project incentives.

Tools that Work for You

• We support leading payroll systems (Sage, SimplePay, PaySpace) and help you integrate time-tracking or attendance apps used on site.

Support You Can Reach

• No call centres. No long waits. You’ll have a dedicated contact who knows your business and keeps your payroll on track even during year-end or peak season.

Payroll is more than just paying salaries. It’s about building trust with your team and staying protected as you grow. With Morton Moore, you get expert support, total compliance, and reliable execution every pay cycle.

Our Clients Include:

• Construction companies and contractors
• Civil works and infrastructure teams
• Plumbers, electricians, tilers, painters
• Fit-out and renovation specialists
• Labour brokers and crew coordinators