Employment Hero

Employment. Intelligently Run.

Employment Hero is an AI-driven, all-in-one Employment Operating System that brings HR, payroll, benefits and recruitment together. It helps small and medium-sized businesses hire, onboard, manage and pay employees, as well as handle leave requests and performance reviews. For employees, it offers employee experience tools and the Employment Hero Work mobile superapp for managing work, pay and perks. The company was founded in 2014 and has its global headquarters in Sydney, Australia.

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Use Case

Employment Hero is an all-in-one HR, payroll, hiring and employee experience platform designed to automate and orchestrate the entire employment lifecycle for SMEs and growing businesses. Typical use cases include: consolidating employee records, policies and documents into a single HRIS; automating onboarding/offboarding and provisioning; tracking time, attendance and rosters; running compliant payroll with automated calculations and submissions; improving engagement and performance with surveys, reviews and goals; attracting and hiring talent faster with an ATS and AI-powered matching/screening; expanding globally through Employer of Record (EOR); and enhancing retention via a mobile superapp for payslips, leave, benefits, learning and earned wage access. The platform aims to reduce admin (e.g., 42% average time saved on HR admin), improve payroll accuracy/efficiency, and help employers stay compliant while offering employees modern benefits and financial wellbeing tools.

Track and verify staff attendance across worksites, prevent buddy punching, and remove manual timesheet errors. Give managers real‑time visibility into who’s on shift, who missed clock-ins, and how rostered hours compare to actual time worked. Simplify rota scheduling and shift swaps, manage budgets against wage costs, and auto-generate compliant timesheets that flow straight into payroll. Ideal for multi-location, shift-based teams needing accurate, auditable records for holiday pay and workforce planning.

Target Audience

SMEs and growing organisations across industries such as healthcare, IT/software, startups, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, childcare/education, professional/legal/financial services, logistics, construction and more; HR and payroll teams seeking automation and compliance; multi-entity employers; globally hiring businesses needing EOR; employees seeking modern self-service via mobile. Primary markets: UK (this page), Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and Canada.

Data Residency

Target Segments

StartupSMBKMUMid-MarketLargeEnterprise

Source URLs

https://employmenthero.com/uk/about-us/
https://employmenthero.com/?utm_source=openai
https://employmenthero.com/pricing/
https://employmenthero.com/integrations/
https://developer.employmenthero.com
https://help.employmenthero.com/hc/en-my/articles/15142240450703-Accessing-the-Employment-Hero-API-and-Developer-Portal?utm_source=openai
https://employmenthero.com/

Feature Scope

Core HRIS: employee records, leave management, document and policy management, org chart, staff directory, offers and vacancies, contractor management, asset register, certifications tracking, templates and forms, safety/incident reporting, audit trails; onboarding/offboarding wizards, checklists, induction content, custom fields, Google Workspace & Microsoft 365 account provisioning. Time & Attendance: rostering, shift bidding/swapping, budgeting, timesheets (basic/advanced), geofencing, time clocks (kiosk/mobile), leave calendars. Payroll: unlimited pay runs, automated tax calculations, payroll reporting, employee self-service, native HR integration, award interpretation (Fair Work, AU), Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 (AU), pension submissions via PensionSync (UK), managed payroll service option. Hiring & Talent: Applicant Tracking System (ATS), careers page and API, AI SmartMatch, AI Recruitment Agent (automated screening/shortlisting), interview scheduling (Outlook/Gmail/Calendly), reference checks, candidate tagging/pooling, blind/EDI screening and reporting, salary benchmarking, Employer of Record (150–180+ countries). Performance & Development: goals, performance/360 reviews, 1:1s, feedback, learning management (Go1 content library), learning bundles. Engagement & EX: company feed, shout outs/recognition, values/milestones, engagement and happiness surveys, employee benefits & perks, earned wage access, Employment Hero Work mobile superapp for work, money, career and benefits. Analytics & Reporting: extensive HR, compliance, payroll, time, development, engagement and compensation reporting; AI People Insights (add-on). Security & Access: SSO, MFA/2FA, role-based permissions, account provisioning, encryption and security audits (per site FAQs), API portal for integrations. Compliance: policy acknowledgement tracking, certifications, incident reporting, STP (AU), award interpretation (AU), UK pensions via PensionSync, DPA and Privacy Policy via Trust & Legal Centre. Integrations: accounting (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, FreshBooks, Zoho Books, NetSuite, Wiise, Odoo, etc.), time/rostering (Deputy, Tanda, Wageloch, Aussie Time Sheets, Square, etc.), HR/Talent (JobAdder, Roubler, EmployeeConnect, Staffd), productivity (Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365), learning (Go1), analytics (Power BI via SyncEzy), payments/finance (OFX, CashD, Nine25), compliance/identity (vSure, NoahFace, Doorkeeper Pro).

Pricing hints: HR plans (AU site pricing shown; region/currency may vary): HR Essentials: $10 per employee/month, $100 minimum/month; HR Engage: $14 per employee/month, $140 minimum/month; HR Elite: speak to sales; Employment Unlimited (complete OS incl. payroll, advisory, priority support, AI Recruitment Agent, learning bundle): speak to sales. Payroll plan: $10 per employee/month with $100 minimum/month; super payments and SMS fees may apply (AU). Add‑ons: Rostering & Time and Attendance $4 per employee/month; Managed Payroll $20 per employee/month; HR Advisory $14 per employee/month; EAP Standard $8 per employee/month; EAP Premium $10 per employee/month; Learning 10-course $8 per employee/month; LMS Plus $17 per employee/month. Minimum 10 users applies; billing based on greater of contracted users or active users. UK pricing available via regional pricing page or sales.

Security hints: Enterprise-grade security claims with encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits (site FAQs). Platform features include Single Sign-On (SSO), role-based permissions, account provisioning, and 2-Factor Authentication controls. API portal available for controlled integrations.

Compliance hints: Trust & Legal Centre with Privacy Policy and Data Processing Addendum (DPA) available. Payroll compliance features include STP Phase 2 reporting (AU), award interpretation (Fair Work, AU), and PensionSync for UK pension submissions. EDI/blind screening options in recruiting.

Implementation hints: Guided vs Managed implementation journeys depending on needs; dedicated implementation resources via Implementation Hub. HR and Payroll migrations supported; onboarding wizards and automated account provisioning (Google Workspace/Microsoft 365).

Support hints: Help Centre/Service Centre, Hero Academy. In-product chat support (included from HR Essentials), support tickets, webchat and telephone support for payroll; unlimited phone support and priority support available on higher plans (e.g., Employment Unlimited). HR Advisory & representation available as add-on or in top plan.

Integration hints: Native integrations include: accounting (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, FreshBooks, Zoho Books, NetSuite, Wiise, Odoo, Saasu, Agrimaster), time/rostering (Deputy, Tanda, Wageloch, Aussie Time Sheets, Square), HR/Talent (JobAdder, Roubler, EmployeeConnect, Staffd), productivity/IT (Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365), learning (Go1), analytics (Power BI via SyncEzy), compliance/ID (vSure, NoahFace, Doorkeeper Pro), and more. Careers page API and broader APIs available via developer portal.

Rota scheduling and workforce planning: Create rota templates, assign shift roles, track headcount and wage costs, manage employee availability, and copy shifts across days. Let employees bid on open shifts and swap with teammates via approvals and smart cut-off rules; auto-approvals and notifications keep everyone aligned.
Flexible time capture: PIN-protected clock-in/out via Hero Time Clock kiosk app, or log hours and breaks in the Employment Hero Work mobile app. Photo capture at each clock event helps eliminate buddy punching; geo-tracking/location controls provide additional verification.
Location controls: Location-based clock-ins with geofencing to ensure staff can only clock from approved sites (market capability noted).
Automated timesheets and approvals: Create timesheets directly from clock data with rounding rules and auto-approvals; managers review and approve in seconds. Compare rostered vs. actual hours and flag inconsistencies before pay runs.
Real-time visibility and analytics: Live view reporting of time clock activity, missed clock-ins, and breaks. Set hourly/wage budgets with real-time alerts, see per-shift costs, and report on budget allocation and budget vs. actual.
Payroll integration: Seamless flow to Employment Hero payroll with pay condition rule sets; supports accurate wages, overtime, allowances, and leave accruals (incl. AU award interpretation and STP where applicable).
Compliance and record-keeping: Auto-generate attendance reports and ensure correct timesheet calculations for compliant holiday pay; centralised HR data in a single, secure platform.
Security posture: Photo verification and PIN at clock-in/out; platform-level enterprise-grade security with encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits.
Ecosystem and extensibility: Works with EmploymentOS HR, Payroll, Hiring; integrations available via Employment Hero’s integrations catalogue; API/developer portal available (per help centre).

Pricing hints: Tiered, region-specific plans; Time & Attendance is part of EmploymentOS/HR offerings with optional payroll integration. Pricing available via 'See Pricing' or sales. A free payroll option is promoted in the UK ecosystem, but Time & Attendance may require paid HR plans.

Security hints: Time capture security: photo verification at clock events, PIN-protected kiosks, location controls/geofencing. Platform security: encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits are stated at company level.

Compliance hints: Time/pay compliance support includes correct timesheet calculations for compliant holiday pay (UK) and payroll alignment; AU pages reference award interpretation and STP where applicable. Data Processing Addendum and Privacy Policy available via Trust & Legal Centre

Implementation hints: Implementation support offered by Employment Hero with Managed or Guided options; Implementation Hub and Hero Academy resources available. Onboarding typically includes enabling mobile app/kiosks and configuring rosters, pay rules, and locations.

Support hints: Support via Service Centre/Help Desk/Help Centre (web ticketing/knowledge base). Sales phone available; Global presence across UK, AU, SG, MY, NZ, CA suggests region-aware support.

Integration hints: Native integration with Employment Hero Payroll and HR modules; AU payroll features include award interpretation and STP; UK payroll ecosystem includes PensionSync. Public integrations are listed on the Integrations page.

Features at a Glance

Recruiting & ATS

Job requisitions
Career site
Interview scheduling
Offer management
AI screening/ranking
Multi-posting
Pipeline/Kanban
Scorecards
E-signature
Recruiting analytics

Core HR

Employee records
Org chart
Workflows
Document management
Employee self-service
Manager self-service
Multi-country
Multi-entity
Roles & permissions

Payroll

Gross-to-net
Payslips
Tax/reporting
Benefits/deductions

Time Tracking

Clock in/out
Timesheets
Overtime rules

Leave

Leave policies
Approvals
Calendars/absence

Onboarding

Onboarding checklists
Tasks & owners

Offboarding

Offboarding checklists

Performance

Reviews
360 feedback
Goals/OKRs

Learning

Course catalog
Assignments

Analytics

Dashboards
Custom reports

Data & API

Data export
API

Integrations

Azure AD integration
Slack integration

Mobile

iOS/Android app
Responsive UI

Administration

Custom fields
Audit trail

Security & IT

SSO/SAML
MFA
RBAC
Audit logs
Data residency region

Compliance

GDPR
DPA available
SOC 2
ISO 27001

Compensation

Salary bands
Comp cycles

Pricing Model

Per employee

Seats≥ 10

CurrencyAUD

Contract lengthFor the United Kingdom, Employment Hero states a 12-month minimum contract, followed by rolling 30-day renewals.

Australian pricing page: HR Essentials $10/month, HR Engage $14/month and Payroll $10/month; billing is based on the higher of contracted and active user counts. HR Elite and Employment Unlimited have custom pricing on request. The Rostering & Time and Attendance add-on costs $4 per employee per month, with a $40 monthly minimum. Prices vary by region.

Implementation

Typical timelineEmployment Hero describes a 30-day journey for guided HR implementation. For managed HR implementation, the stated time to launch is approximately six to eight weeks.

Professional Services Yes

Training included Yes

Migration support Yes

Guided or managed implementation; resources available through the Implementation Hub. Support for HR and payroll migrations; onboarding wizards and checklists included. Timelines: Upon request.

Support

Email · In-product chat · Phone · Help Centre/Service Centre · Hero Academy (training)

Help/Service Center and Hero Academy available. In-app chat (starting with HR Essentials), support tickets, web chat, and phone-based payroll support; priority support included in higher plans. HR consulting available as an add-on or with the top plan. SLAs: Upon request.

Integrations

EmployeeConnect

HRIS

HR Integration

Slack

Other

Productivity/notifications

vSure

Other

Work rights/visa verification (compliance/ID)

NoahFace

Other

Identity/biometric time clock (compliance/ID)

Doorkeeper Pro

Other

Compliance/ID

PensionSync

Payroll

UK pension submissions

Calendly

Other

Interview scheduling

Outlook

Other

Interview scheduling

Gmail

Other

Interview scheduling

Employment Hero Careers Page API

API

Careers site integration

Employment Hero Public API

API

Developer portal for broader integrations

Employment Hero HR (EmploymentOS)

HRIS

Works within EmploymentOS; uses centralised employee records and permissions.

Employment Hero Hiring

ATS

Part of EmploymentOS ecosystem.

Employment Hero API

API

Public API and Developer Portal available for extensibility and integrations.

Payroll systems (various)

Payroll

Seamless data flow from onboarding into payroll.

EmploymentOS Timesheets

Other

Native module data utilised for workforce and pre‑payroll insights.

EmploymentOS Rostering

Other

Native module data utilised for operational and pre‑payroll insights.

Job boards (multiple)

ATS

Posting and sourcing via major job boards.

Employment Hero Talent Pool

Other

SmartMatch leverages EH's talent pool for instant candidate shortlists.

Employment Hero Payroll

Payroll

Part of the broader platform (pre‑payroll insights referenced)

Zoho Books

Other

Accounting

Google Workspace

Other

Provisioning; productivity; interview scheduling (Gmail/Calendar)

Roubler

Other

Workforce management

Projectworks

Other

Project/time management (platform-level)

Go1

Other

Learning content library

JobAdder

ATS

Recruiting integration

HMRC RTI

Payroll

RTI FPS/EPS submissions; UK payroll compliance.

Microsoft 365

Other

Provisioning; productivity; interview scheduling (Outlook/Calendar)

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Other

ERP/accounting integration (platform-level)

Power BI (via SyncEzy)

Other

Analytics connector

Square

Other

POS/Time clock

Nine25

Other

Financial wellbeing

SSO (generic)

SSO

Single Sign-On supported.

Employment Hero HR API

API

Secure HR data sync with read/write in supported scopes; OAuth 2.0 authentication with scoped permissions.

Accounting systems (unspecified)

Payroll

Accounting integrations for payroll journals.

CashD

Other

Earned wage access/financial wellbeing

3rd-party app integrations

Other

Available on certain plans.

Sage Intacct

Other

Accounting

Aussie Time Sheets

Other

Time & Attendance

Deputy

Other

Time & Attendance/Rostering

OFX

Other

Payments/FX

EmploymentOS Leave

Other

Native module data utilised for HR analytics and planning.

QuickBooks

Other

Accounting

Saasu

Other

Accounting

Odoo

Other

ERP/Accounting

Xero

Other

Accounting/Payroll sync

Wiise

Other

ERP/Accounting

NetSuite

Other

ERP/Accounting

Embedded health insurance

Other

Integration with health insurance provider(s) for employee benefits.

Agrimaster

Other

Accounting

SyncEzy

Other

Integration connector enabling Power BI reporting for Employment Hero (platform-level)

FreshBooks

Other

Accounting

Tanda

Other

Time & Attendance/Rostering

Staffd

Other

Staffing/Workforce

Single Touch Payroll (AUS)

Payroll

Government reporting supported via Employment Hero Payroll in AU.

Wageloch

Other

Time & Attendance/Rostering

Public API

API

API access available on higher HR tiers and Payroll Premium.

Employment Hero

Data Residency

Target Segments

Security & Compliance

Security Features

Certifications

Data & Hosting

Recruiting & ATS

Core HR

Payroll

Time Tracking

Leave

Onboarding

Offboarding

Performance

Learning

Analytics

Data & API

Integrations

Mobile

Administration

Security & IT

Compliance

Compensation

Pricing Model

Implementation

Support