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Employment Hero | HR and Payroll Software

Employment Hero helps SMB owners manage the employee lifecycle from hiring to payroll. It is designed for teams looking to move from manual spreadsheets to a centralized digital system.

Pricing

Pricing starts at $10 per employee per month for HR Essentials, with a minimum monthly spend of $100. Payroll is available at $10 per employee per month with a $100 minimum monthly spend.

At a glance

Best for
Small businesses, Mid-market companies, Growing organizations, Australian businesses
Key use cases
Employee Onboarding, Managing Global Teams, Time and Attendance Tracking, Centralizing Company Policies
Integrations
Xero, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Freshbooks, Zoho Books
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How AI is used

Employment Hero is an employment platform that integrates payroll, HR, and recruitment tools. It is designed for small and medium-sized businesses, with a strong focus on the Australian market, and operates in several other countries.

The software supports administrative tasks, including tax calculations, leave management, and digital onboarding. For companies hiring globally, it offers a managed service called HeroForce, which acts as an Employer of Record to support hiring in over 180 countries without the need for local legal entities.

Buyers should confirm which tier of service they need, as features like advanced reporting, workflow automation, and the AI Recruitment Agent are available in specific plans. Buyers should also verify that award interpretations and tax compliance features meet their local regulatory requirements.

Key Features

  • Single Touch Payroll (STP)

    ATO-certified payroll software that supports STP Phase 2 reporting and automated tax calculations.

  • AI Recruitment Agent

    Designed to help score, screen, and interview applicants to move them from job post to shortlist.

  • HeroForce (Employer of Record)

    A managed service that provides the legal infrastructure, payroll, and compliance for hiring talent in 180+ countries.

  • Employee Self-Service App

    A mobile application where employees can manage leave requests, view payslips, and access benefits.

  • Award Interpretation

    Calculations based on Fair Work compliant modern awards to support payroll compliance.

  • Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

    A centralized hub to manage candidates, job postings, and hiring workflows.

Use Cases

  • Employee Onboarding

    Using digital checklists and wizards to transition new hires from the contract stage to active employment.

  • Managing Global Teams

    Using HeroForce to hire and pay employees in different countries without establishing local entities.

  • Time and Attendance Tracking

    Using geofencing and mobile clock-ins to track employee hours and sync them with payroll.

  • Centralizing Company Policies

    Distributing and tracking the acknowledgment of workplace policies and compliance documents.

Integrations

  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage Intacct
  • Freshbooks
  • Zoho Books
  • Netsuite
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • JobAdder
  • Go1

FAQ

Who is Employment Hero designed for?

It is designed for small and medium-sized businesses across various industries, with specific tools for Australian compliance and global hiring.

What is HeroForce?

HeroForce is a managed service that acts as an Employer of Record, allowing businesses to hire talent in over 180 countries without managing local payroll or legal entities.

How does the pricing work?

Pricing is based on a per-employee per month fee, starting at $10, with minimum monthly contract amounts (e.g., $100 for HR Essentials).

Does Employment Hero use AI?

Yes, it uses AI to help score and screen applicants via its Recruitment Agent and to support routine HR workflows.

Source category: HR & Recruiting

Source subcategory: Payroll

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