How this NZ-based manufacturer cut onboarding time by 70% with Employment Hero

About the business

Envirocon is a New Zealand-based manufacturer that started as a family business and has grown into a leader in sustainable concrete production. By reusing excess concrete, Envirocon prevents waste from reaching landfills, making a positive environmental impact while building a profitable, growing business. As the company expanded operations across multiple sites, it needed a smarter way to manage HR, compliance, and communication.

The Challenge

As Envirocon scaled, its HR and compliance processes struggled to keep up. 

“We didn’t have a proper system,” recalls Julice Ospedal, Compliance Manager. 

Documents were stored in Google Drive, onboarding was manual, and communication across dispersed sites was inconsistent. Managing HR without a dedicated system led to inefficiencies and low visibility, especially for remote workers.

The Solution

By implementing Employment Hero, Envirocon centralised all HR functions, from onboarding and contracts to communication, into one platform. Offer letters and employment agreements are now sent, signed, and stored digitally.

The company feed and recognition features have been especially impactful. 

“We have teams working alone all day at different sites,” Julice explains. “Now we can share updates and give shout-outs, it helps everyone feel part of something bigger.”

The ROI

• 70% reduction in onboarding time (from one week to two days)
• 100% improved communication and culture across dispersed teams
• 20% more time for training and employee initiatives
  

Why It Matters

“Employment Hero made my life way easier,” says Julice. 

“It’s helped us communicate better, onboard faster, and feel like one company again. Now I can focus on building culture instead of chasing paperwork.”