How to hire employees

What’s involved in hiring employees

Check out these tips for hiring, onboarding and paying an employee, while keeping everyone happy.

1. Know your employer responsibilities

   You have a duty of care to your employees. Get familiar with your employer responsibilities before you start the hiring.

2. Register as an employer

   You’ve considered the position you want to fill and your own responsibilities. It’s time to register as an employer.

3. Write a job description

   You want the perfect employee. They want the perfect employer. Find out how to write a job description that stands out.

4. The recruitment process

   Now the applicants are lining up. So how do you sort through them all and select the best fit for your business?

5. Employee onboarding

   Employee onboarding is more than orientation. It’s setting expectations, building relationships, and providing support.

6. Run payroll for your employees

   Paying your employees right is essential. It’s also a legal requirement. Let’s take a look at the payroll process.

7. Manage employee evaluations

   Your employees need support too. They need to know if they’re on the right track. Employee evaluations help with that.

8. Tools and guides for your business

   Now that you’re an employer, you want to strengthen your business. Xero’s got resources and solutions to help.