Employment Hero 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

Employment Hero

4.4

(239)

Pricing

Pricing available upon request

About Employment Hero

Employment Hero is a cloud-based human resource management (HRM) system for small and medium businesses on the up. The solution helps manage the entire employee lifecycle, with modules for recruitment, onboarding, payroll, time and attendance, people management and more.

Employment Hero’s features include a suite of up-to-date policies written by employment experts and employee self-service functionality that allows employees to easily request leave, view payslips and timesheets and edit personal or banking information.

In regard to recruiting, Employment Hero offers an Applicant Tracking System which can help you post your open role to popular job boards with a single click, easily schedule interviews and move applicants seamlessly through the recruitment process.

Employment Hero’s payroll tools can automate the complex payroll process and reduce the risk of error. Instantly calculate contributions, generate accurate reports and take care of workforce planning with helpful time and attendance features - all in one simple place.

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Employment Hero Pricing and Plans

Starting price: Connect with an advisor for pricing

Free Trial

Free Version

Lite, Plus and Unlimited

Pricing available upon request

Plan includes:

Applicant Tracking
Roster Management
Time Off Management
Intelligent Payroll

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Employment Hero Features

Popular features found in Human Resources
Applicant Tracking
Benefits Management
Compensation Management
Employee Management
Onboarding
Payroll Management
Performance Management
Recruitment Management
Time & Attendance
More features of Employment Hero
360 Degree Feedback
401(k) Tracking
Absence Management
Academic/Education
Access Controls/Permissions
Activity Dashboard
Activity/News Feed
Activity Tracking
Alerts/Notifications
API
Application Management
Approval Process Control
Assessment Management
Asynchronous Learning
Attendance Management
Attendance Tracking
Audit Management
Audit Trail
Automated Scheduling
Background Screening
Benchmarking
Blended Learning
Bonus Management
Budgeting/Forecasting
Built-in Course Authoring
Candidate Management
Candidate Profiles
Candidate Tracking
Careers Page
Categorization/Grouping
Certification & Licensing
Collaboration Tools
Commenting/Notes
Compensation Plan Modeling
Compensation Statements
Compliance Management
Compliance Tracking
Content Library
Corporate/Business
Course Management
Course Tracking
Customizable Branding
Customizable Fields
Customizable Reports
Customizable Templates
Dashboard
Data Import/Export
Deadline Management
Deduction Management
Disability Insurance Administration
Document Generation
Document Management
Document Storage
Due Date Tracking
eCommerce Management
eLearning Companies
Electronic Filing
Electronic Forms
Electronic Signature
Email Management
Employee Benefits Administration
Employee Database
Employee Directory
Employee Engagement
Employee Handbook
Employee Onboarding
Employee Portal
Employee Profiles
Employee Recognition
Employee Reward Programs
Employee Scheduling
Employee Self Service
Employee Time Tracking
Engagement Tracking
Entity Data Management
Feedback Management
Financial Records Tracking
For Accountants
For Small Businesses
Goal Management
Goal Setting/Tracking
HR Management
Incentive Management
Internal HR
Interview Management
Interview Scheduling
Job Board
Job Description Management
Job Management
Job Posting
Knowledge Management
Labor Forecasting
Learning & Development
Leave Policy Management
Leave Tracking
Manager-to-Employee Recognition
Market Data Analysis
Messaging
Mobile Access
Mobile App
Mobile Learning
Monitoring
Multi-Country
Multi-Jurisdictional
Multi-State
Negative Feedback Management
Nominations
Offboarding
Ongoing Performance Tracking
Online Applications
Online Time Clock
Organizational Charting
Orientation Workflow Management
Overtime Calculation
Payroll Reporting
Peer Appraisals
Peer-to-Peer Recognition
Performance Appraisal
Performance Metrics
Performance Review Management
Real-Time Analytics
Real-Time Data
Real-Time Notifications
Real-Time Reporting
Recognition Tracking
Records Management
Reimbursement Management
Reminders
Reporting/Analytics
Reporting & Statistics
Resume Parsing
Review Cycle Tracking
Rewards Catalog
SCORM Compliance
Screening Services Integration
Search/Filter
Secure Data Storage
Self Assessment
Self Service Portal
Shift Management
Shift Scheduling
Shift Swapping
Sick Leave Tracking
Skills Tracking
Social Recognition
Status Tracking
Subsidiary Governance
Summary Reports
Surveys & Feedback
Tagging
Talent Management
Talent Pool
Task Management
Tax Compliance
Tax Forms
Template Management
Third-Party Integrations
Time & Expense Tracking
Time Off Management
Time Off Requests
Timesheet Management
Time Tracking
Training Management
User Management
Vacation/Leave Tracking
Variable Workforce
W-2 Preparation
Wage Garnishment
Web-based Deployment
Weighted Performance Measures
Workflow Management

Employment Hero Integrations

Xero

Integration rated 4.6 from 12 reviews

JobAdder

MYOB Business

Go1

KeyPay

Saasu

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Employment Hero User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4

Ratings Breakdown

64%

23%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.4

Value for money

4.3

Customer support

4.1

Functionality

4.2

Dayna B.

Verified reviewer

Marketing and Advertising

11-50 employees

Used weekly for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed March 2022

Our first 6 months utilising Employment Hero

Overall it has been an important tool that has made growing our team a lot easier and ensured we are supporting our team ensuring we are following all the best practices of HR.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Employment Hero was the first time we were introducing an HR Platform within the business. The fact that it has a rewards program was very exciting to the team and created buy-in which allowed us to create engagement through the team. Having a great policy and performance review templates allowed us to create processes around how we engage with our team and set standards.

Cons:

Not being able to customise colours on the UI to match branding.

Reasons for choosing Employment Hero

Supporting an Australian business was important to us.

Vendor Response

Hi Dayna, Thank you for your lovely review- we really appreciate your support! I've passed on your feedback about UI colour customisation to our Product Team. Many thanks, Rosie

Replied March 2022

Lizi N.

Verified reviewer

Retail

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed January 2025

Will be a 5 star system in time...

We've been using Employment Hero for over a year now, and as a first-time user of an HR/payroll platform, it's significantly streamlined most of our processes. We also use the payroll platform, which is so nearly seamless, and I have to give a special shout-out to Waseem, who I’m always thrilled to see pop up in the chat help box. He’s incredibly helpful and always goes above and beyond to assist. The Chat BOT has also improved greatly over the past few months and now manages to resolve most issues instantly, which has been a real time-saver. While there are still a few teething issues that Employment Hero is aware of and has included in their product development roadmap, it’s clear they are committed to continuous improvement. The improvements keep coming, and I’m excited to see where the platform will be a year from now. For now, I’ll hold back one star until the remaining niggles are resolved, but this platform is definitely on its way to becoming a 5-star product.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The improvements continue to come. It has helped us streamline our processes.

Cons:

Still a couple of niggles with the integration between HR and Payroll platform. HR document creation needs to be improved to allow us to use the platform in its entirety. Currently we still have to do some documents outside of the system.

Reasons for choosing Employment Hero

Cheaper and fuller package offering payroll integration

Vendor Response

Thanks for your feedback Lizi, we appreciate it! We're very pleased to hear that your HR and Payroll has been streamlined thanks to our platform and the support from Waseem. We value our customer feedback and appreciate your feedback around our commitment to continuous improvement. Many thanks, Emma @ Employment Hero

Replied February 2025

Neil D.

Verified reviewer

Sports

11-50 employees

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2019

Review

It is a great tool for staff to use and monitor their leave.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Previously 5

Value for money

Previously 4

Customer support

Previously 4

Functionality

Previously 4

Pros:

Easy to use and very functional for the end user

Cons:

No real issues whatsoever as it is very ease to use

Angela T.

Verified reviewer

Leisure, Travel & Tourism

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed January 2025

Keteriki Ltd

Employment Hero is complicated to establish and takes a lot of time, this was not made clear when the programme was presented initially. While members of the support team are helpful and understanding, they are not available at the outset. The Submit A Request is time consuming and often I don't receive a response to that request for days. There are many times when I have had to chase up my request and keep a track of ticket numbers. The Ask An Expert option has become cumbersome because of the initial AI response - a complicated issue cannot be solved via the AI. We have had issues with the SWAG App e.g., some employee's timesheets populate to EH HR but some only to EH Payroll, it should be consistent.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The capability of the HR platform for employee management and reports. The comprehensive Payroll platform encompassing all aspects of Payroll relating to employment legislation.

Cons:

Complicated to set-up; slow response from support team for issues; constant issues with Payroll; the SWAG App is hit and miss - some employees timesheets populate to EH HR and some do not.

Reasons for choosing Employment Hero

The EH HR programme with its many options.

Reasons for switching to Employment Hero

Increasing number of employees therefore the need for a Payroll and HR system to manage an increasing workforce.

Vendor Response

Hi Angela, thank you for our feedback. We're pleased to hear that you find our employee management and payroll platform useful and our support team helpful. We appreciate your feedback about the implementation process and our Chatbot - all of which we will take on board and share with the team. Thanks for your support. Many thanks, Emma @ Employment Hero

Replied February 2025

Ketmanto W.

Verified reviewer

Information Technology and Services

11-50 employees

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2025

Good - But need to improve on the Employee portal and Resume orders

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

It's quite revolutionary. I appreciate its authenticity and its use of AI for job searching and resume building.

Cons:

The employee portal appears to be malfunctioning. I submitted a leave request, but am unable to view its progress in the app; it displays only "Pending approval." I can access the details only after the request has been approved. Additionally, when submitting my resume, my work experience is not sorted correctly by year—entries from 2019 appear first, while those from 2025 are placed at the bottom.

Daniela V.

Verified reviewer

Non-Profit Organization Management

51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed January 2025

Good system for the price range

Good. The support teams work tirelessly to resolve all the issues we encounter with the system. I feel like a valued customer to them.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

A good system for its price range, it significantly automates processes, particularly the connection between HR and Payroll and it is very easy to use At the implementation, the implementation team greatly supported us. Following the implementation, the customer support team and customer experience team always come back promptly. I use the system every day and it reduces the process time a lot. We haven't tried to integrate with other systems yet.

Cons:

The only downside is the recruitment module, which I'm not entirely satisfied with. However, developments are progressing steadily, so there's potential for improvement. Worth a try. Some of the associates do not know the system very well and sometimes we receive odd answers.

Reasons for choosing Employment Hero

EH had the lowest price and provided functionalities similar to those of the rest.

Reasons for switching to Employment Hero

Haven't been satisfied with them and we looked for better price and better functionalitites

Vendor Response

Hi Daniela, Thank you for your valuable feedback! We're glad to hear that our platform is helping automate your processes and saving you time. It's great that our support and implementation teams have been able to assist you effectively. We truly appreciate your patience with the recruitment module, and we’re excited to continue making improvements. If you ever need further assistance or have any suggestions, don’t hesitate to reach out! Many thanks, Emma @ Employment Hero

Replied January 2025

Lydia I.

Verified reviewer

Gambling & Casinos

51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed February 2025

A constantly evolving and improving HR Platform

EmploymentHero has been a noticeable improvement from the start compared to our previous HR system. While it’s still a work in progress, the platform continues to evolve, and the team’s commitment to ongoing enhancements is evident. Frequent updates and improvements reflect their dedication to refining the system, which is encouraging for long-term usability. I’m excited to see how EmploymentHero continues to develop for our organisation.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Significant improvement over our previous HR system Frequent updates and enhancements Strong commitment from the team to continuous improvement

Cons:

Still a work in progress, with some areas needing further refinement

Reasons for choosing Employment Hero

EmploymentHero was one of the few all encompassing systems and the pricing seemed reasonable for its' functions.

Reasons for switching to Employment Hero

Wanted to move to a more modern system with improved functionality in areas such as automation and employee engagement.

Vendor Response

Thanks for your feedback Lydia, we appreciate the feedback and are thrilled to hear that you've seen significant improvement with your HR system since moving to us. Thanks for choosing us and we look forward to continue evolving our platform with you together. Many thanks, Emma @ Employment Hero

Replied February 2025

Anne-Marie L.

Verified reviewer

Farming

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed February 2025

Loving the tech

I am thouroughly enjoying the switch to EH payroll. Doing payroll is a lot more enjoyable, the reports are fantastic, much more detailed than we could get from our previous software, and it gives managers more clarity on what their workers are up to. There are a few glitches every now and then, but the customer service is pretty good, so fixes are provided.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The reports are great. Once it is set up, the software works really well, and makes payroll much more enjoable to do.

Cons:

Some of the small glitches were annoying. Client support are usually pretty good about providing fixes though.

Reasons for choosing Employment Hero

It had more comprehensive features and was more automated.

Vendor Response

Hi Anne-Marie, thanks for the positive feedback! We're glad to hear that you are enjoying the switch to our payroll system and that it's making payroll more enjoyable for you! Your support means a lot! Many thanks, Emma @ Employment Hero

Replied February 2025

Kimberley M.

Verified reviewer

Warehousing

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review source

Reviewed February 2025

Outrayjus Management says thanks

We have had a rough few months and have now started on our next chapter. Working with Employment Hero has been great. New system for a new company with a platform that is better for staff and easier for payroll. So glad to have worked with [sensitive content hidden] and the onboarding team.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The sales & onboarding team have been very supportive. Uploading the data was so easy.

Cons:

Finding answers was not always straight forward especially when encountering an error.

Reasons for choosing Employment Hero

The decision was based on the implementation and running costs.

Reasons for switching to Employment Hero

Single program with better reporting and ease of use.

Vendor Response

Thank you for your thoughtful review Kim! We’re so pleased to hear that our platform has supported you through this transition and that the platform is making things easier for both your staff and payroll. We appreciate your feedback on finding answers and will continue working to improve the experience. Many thanks, Emma @ Employment Hero

Replied February 2025

Michal K.

Verified reviewer

Education Management

2-10 employees

Used monthly for less than 6 months

Review source

Reviewed January 2026

Easy SSO implementation