Employment Hero’s 2026 HR updates are designed to give people teams more visibility, less admin, and smarter tools for managing their workforce. In this video, we walk through the latest changes to HR features including performance management, onboarding, and workforce planning tools. See what’s been improved, what’s new, and how these updates make it easier for HR managers and business owners to look after their people without getting buried in paperwork.
Hiring
Hiring & Employment
HeroForce
Employment, done for you
Hire and employ talent on-demand, locally or globally without administrative complexity.
AI Recruitment Agent
Automatically score, screen, and interview applicants. From job post to shortlist in minutes.
Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Centralised hiring hub. Cut costs and streamline your hiring process in one intelligent platform.
Find talent
Instantly access 2.3M+ ready-to-work candidates. Find the perfect fit before you even post an ad.
Payroll
HR
HR
HR & Recruitment agents
Automated, efficient AI powered hiring and onboarding.
Time & attendance
Automate and sync time tracking, timesheets, and rostering
HR advisory & representation
Expert-led advice, compliance checks, and representation in claims
Insights & analytics
Make data-driven decisions with a variety of reports
Employee Experience
Employee Experience
Mobile app
Roll work, pay, savings, and benefits into one employee superapp
Learning management
A huge library of vetted courses tailored to your business needs
Benefits & perks
Big-business benefits on an SME budget
Earned Wage Access
Give your team instant access to their pay, as soon as they earn it
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