Managing your team shouldn’t be your second full time job

From hiring people to staying compliant, the challenges can pile up quickly. Let’s make managing your small business simpler, so you can reclaim your time, and your passion for what you do.

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Any of these sound familiar? Here’s how Employment Hero helps.

PAIN POINT 1

Employee admin is eating up your time

When you’re running a small business, every hour counts. But between payroll, compliance and managing employee records, admin tasks can quickly take over your day. Staying on top of employment agreements and changing legislation is critical, but it’s exhausting when you’re wearing so many hats.

✦ EMPLOYMENT HERO

Employment Hero puts enterprise-grade HR infrastructure within reach of any business. Payroll, leave, onboarding and compliance, all in one place.

PAIN POINT 2

One compliance mistake can cost more than a year of software

Casual worker entitlements, Holidays Act calculations, KiwiSaver obligations. The rules are complex, they change regularly and the financial penalties for getting them wrong are real. Most small businesses find out they’ve made a mistake only when it’s already expensive.

✦ EMPLOYMENT HERO

Employment Hero monitors employment law updates automatically and flags compliance risks before they lead to Personal Grievances or Labour Inspectorate penalties, keeping you on the right side of the rules.

PAIN POINT 3

Attracting and retaining talent is harder than ever

In a competitive market, small businesses often struggle to compete with larger companies offering bigger salaries and benefits. Finding the right people, and keeping them, can feel like an uphill battle when resources are tight.

✦ EMPLOYMENT HERO

Employment Hero helps you stand out with affordable employee benefits, streamlined onboarding and tools to keep your team engaged and motivated.

One platform for every part of employment

Small businesses can’t afford to waste time or money on lengthy hiring processes. Employment Hero’s Recruitment AI and customisable career pages help you find and attract top talent quickly, so you can focus on growing your business.

AI-driven tools cut hiring time by up to 50%

Small businesses don’t have time for endless paperwork. Employment Hero automates onboarding with employment agreements, digital policy distribution and a seamless setup process that gets new hires ready to work in minutes.

Improve onboarding by 85%.

Payroll errors can be costly and time-consuming. Employment Hero’s automated payroll system handles calculations, KiwiSaver contributions and payslips with precision, so you can focus on running your business, not fixing mistakes.

Improve payroll efficiency by 81%.

Small businesses can’t always afford an in-house HR team, but navigating complex employment laws is non-negotiable. Employment Hero’s HR Advisory gives you access to expert advice on compliance, contracts and workplace disputes, so you’re never left guessing.

Save 42% of time on HR admin.

Attract and retain talent by offering perks like cashback at major retailers, discounted health insurance and fuel savings. Employment Hero helps small businesses provide benefits that make a real difference to employees’ lives.

Companies using Employment Hero see 89% return on investment.

Get started in three simple steps

You don’t need a three-month implementation process. Most small businesses are up and running within a week.

Set up in a day

Add your business details, upload your existing employee records and connect your accounting software. Our onboarding team walks you through it, you’re not doing this alone.

Bring your team across

Invite your employees to complete their own profiles via the app. They update their personal details, bank account and tax information directly. No admin required on your end.

Test, then let it run

Before going live, your first processes are reviewed to ensure they align with your compliance requirements. From there, everything runs smoothly, faster, more accurate and effortlessly managed.

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You’ve been doing this the hard way for long enough

Employment Hero gives small businesses the HR and payroll foundation they need to run a tight, compliant, people-first operation. Without adding to anyone’s workload.

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