Datacom MyPay is a dedicated mobile payroll application designed for employees of organizations that utilize Datacom's DataPay software. This app provides direct, secure access to your essential pay-related information, transforming how you interact with your payroll data. Instead of waiting for paper slips or logging into a desktop portal, you can instantly view your payslips, track your leave balances, and access your payment history from your smartphone. The primary value of Datacom MyPay is its convenience, offering employees a self-service tool for managing their financial employment details anytime, anywhere, with the confidence that comes from Datacom's robust, trusted payroll systems.
Accessing Your Personal Payroll Dashboard
Upon logging into Datacom MyPay with your organizational credentials, you are presented with a personalized dashboard. This central hub displays a summary of your most recent pay, your current leave balances, and your year-to-date earnings. The user’s primary action is to review this snapshot of their financial status at the start of each pay period or as needed. The workflow is straightforward: open the app, authenticate, and immediately view your key information. This immediate access eliminates the need to contact HR or payroll for basic inquiries, making the Datacom MyPay app a first point of call for employees.
Viewing and Downloading Electronic Payslips
A core function of Datacom MyPay is the ability to retrieve and store your payslips digitally. Users navigate to the ‘Payslips’ section within the app to see a historical list of all their payments. The primary action is to select an individual payslip to view a detailed breakdown of gross pay, deductions, taxes, and net pay. Furthermore, Datacom MyPay allows you to download these payslips as PDF files, which can be saved to your device or easily emailed for loan applications or record-keeping. This process securely replicates the traditional paper payslip, providing a permanent, accessible digital record.
Managing and Requesting Leave
The app streamlines leave management by providing real-time visibility into your accrued entitlements like annual, sick, and long-service leave. Within Datacom MyPay, you can check your available balance at any moment. While the specific ability to submit leave requests directly through the app may depend on your employer's configuration, the platform often provides a clear view of pending and approved leave. This transparency helps in personal planning, allowing you to make informed decisions about time off without needing to cross-reference multiple sources or delay until you’re back at your office computer.
Accessing Your Payment Summary/Income Statement
At the end of the financial year, consolidating your income information for tax purposes is simplified with Datacom MyPay. The app typically provides secure access to your Payment Summary (also known as an Income Statement in Australia) as soon as it is finalized by your employer. The user simply locates the dedicated section for annual documents within the Datacom MyPay interface to view, download, and print this crucial document. This feature ensures you have immediate access to the information required to complete your personal tax return, often without having to wait for it to be mailed or distributed internally.
Reviewing Your Personal Employment Details
Beyond pay and leave, Datacom MyPay often serves as a repository for key employment details. Users can securely access information such as their employment type (full-time, part-time, casual), their designated pay rate, and their superannuation or KiwiSaver fund details. This is accessed through a ‘My Details’ or similar menu within the Datacom MyPay application. Reviewing this information helps employees ensure their records are always accurate and up-to-date, providing a direct channel to verify the fundamental terms of their employment without needing to divert HR’s attention for simple confirmations.
Ensuring Security and Authentication
Security is paramount for any financial application, and Datacom MyPay is built with this principle at its core. The app requires secure login credentials, which are the same as those used for your organization's Datacom Direct Access portal. All data transmitted between your device and Datacom's servers is encrypted. The usage flow begins with the user entering their unique username and password; some organizations may also implement additional multi-factor authentication steps. This robust security framework ensures that your sensitive payroll information remains protected and confidential, allowing you to use Datacom MyPay with complete confidence.
Key Features
Secure, instant access to digital payslips and payment history.
Real-time tracking of leave balances and entitlements.
Direct download of payslips and annual income statements as PDFs.
View personal employment details, including pay rates and superannuation information.
A user-friendly dashboard providing a snapshot of key payroll information.
Secure authentication using your existing organizational login credentials.
