What is Employment Hero?

From hire to retire, Employment Hero is the world’s first AI Employment Operating System. It offers all-in-one software for businesses to manage their own teams, alongside HeroForce, a managed service that provides the legal infrastructure to find, hire and employ talent in 180+ countries. Whether you manage your own workforce or use HeroForce to scale, we handle the contracts, payroll and compliance so you can focus on growth.

What types of businesses use Employment Hero?

Employment Hero supports SMEs and growing organisations across almost every industry — from healthcare , IT and software, startups, manufacturing , marketing and advertising, retail, hospitality , childcare and education, to business services , legal, accounting , freight and logistics, construction , and more. It’s built for businesses that want employment handled for them — not just software to manage.

Does Employment Hero integrate with other platforms?

Yes, Employment Hero integrates with many different platforms, depending on the software you are implementing. You can find out which integrations are compatible and best suited to your business, depending on which Employment Hero product you’re using, on our integrations page.

HeroForce is our "Shared Employment Infrastructure." While our software helps you manage your own employees, HeroForce allows you to hire and employ talent; locally, globally, or on-demand, using our legal entities. We handle the contracts, payroll, and compliance, while you manage the day-to-day work.

Who is the legal employer when using HeroForce?

HeroForce acts as the legal Employer of Record. This means we take on the legal responsibility and administrative burden of employment, allowing you to scale your team without the complexity of setting up new entities or managing fragmented local payroll systems.

Is my data secure on Employment Hero?

Employment Hero uses advanced encryption protocols, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits to ensure strict data protection, guaranteeing that our clients’ information remains secure, confidential, and protected from unauthorised access.

How do I log in to Employment Hero?

Simply navigate over to your portal by entering your account details into the form found on the sign in page. Your account details are the password and email address you used during the creation of your account.

How much does Employment Hero cost?

Employment Hero offers a range of pricing plans designed to suit different business sizes and needs. Each plan includes access to various features tailored to simplify HR processes and improve business efficiency. Additionally, Employment Hero offers tailored enterprise solutions for businesses with unique needs, and the pricing for these is available upon request. For more detailed information on what each plan includes and any potential additional costs, please visit our pricing page .

What is Employment Hero Work?

The Employment Hero Work app revolutionises how employees manage their work and finances, and employers manage their teams by consolidating everything into one versatile superapp. The app is made up of 4 sections – Work, Money, Career and Benefits, and lets employees simplify their financial management and leave requests, while employers can efficiently manage leave approvals, contracts, and other tasks.

How does Employment Hero use AI?

Employment Hero uses AI to help run everyday employment workflows for you - from hiring and onboarding to HR and payroll tasks. Instead of just showing you information, our AI helps take action: surfacing what needs attention, automating routine steps, and reducing manual admin across the employment lifecycle.

How secure is Employment Hero?

Your data is handled securely and responsibly. Employment Hero is built with enterprise-grade security, strict access controls, and privacy protections to keep your employee information safe.

Pricing | Employment Hero

Pricing Plans

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All tiers include every solution

Pro 50

Automatically score, screen, and interview every applicant. From job post to shortlist — no HR or payroll subscription required.

$199 /month*

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Includes:

50 AI video interviews, 24/7
Full ATS pipeline included
140 languages supported
Candidate scoring
Video & structured interview transcripts
No HR/payroll subscription needed

Pro 100

Automatically score, screen, and interview every applicant. From job post to shortlist — no HR or payroll subscription required.

$359 /month*

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Includes:

100 AI video interviews, 24/7
Full ATS pipeline included
140 languages supported
Candidate scoring
Video & structured interview transcripts
No HR/payroll subscription needed

Pro 200

Automatically score, screen, and interview every applicant. From job post to shortlist — no HR or payroll subscription required.

$639 /month*

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Includes:

200 AI video interviews, 24/7
Full ATS pipeline included
140 languages supported
Candidate scoring
Video & structured interview transcripts
No HR/payroll subscription needed

Pro 300

Automatically score, screen, and interview every applicant. From job post to shortlist — no HR or payroll subscription required.

$959 /month*

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Includes:

300 AI video interviews, 24/7
Full ATS pipeline included
140 languages supported
Candidate scoring
Video & structured interview transcripts
No HR/payroll subscription needed

HR Essentials

Designed for teams moving away from spreadsheets and manual processes.

$9 /month*

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Access to:

Leave management
Employee records
Document management
Onboarding and offboarding
Policies and compliance tools
Help centre and chat support

Upgrades available:

Time & Attendance
HR Advisory
EAP
EAP Premium
Learning
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HR Engage

Everything in HR Essentials, plus tools to support engagement, performance and growth.

$13 /month*

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Everything in HR Essentials, plus:

Performance reviews
Learning and development tools
Engagement surveys
Recruitment tools

Upgrades available:

Time & Attendance
HR Advisory
EAP
EAP Premium
Learning
Learning Plus

HR Elite

Everything in HR Engage, plus advanced automation, reporting and security.

Custom

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Everything in HR Engage, plus:

Workflow automation
Custom fields
Advanced reporting
Advanced permissions management
Enhanced people insights

Upgrades available:

Time & Attendance
HR Advisory
EAP
EAP Premium
Learning
Learning Plus

Employment Unlimited

Our most comprehensive plan.

Custom

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Everything in HR Elite, plus:

Payroll
Employee Assistance Program
Priority support services
HR Advisory
Recruitment Agent
Learning Bundle
Team Chat

Upgrades available:

EAP Premium
Learning Plus

Payroll

Run payroll with confidence using a fully integrated payroll solution.

$7 /month*

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Access to:

Unlimited pay runs
Automated tax calculations
Payroll reporting
Employee self-service
Native HR integration

Upgrades available:

Managed Payroll

Employment Unlimited

Our most comprehensive plan.

Custom

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Everything in Payroll, plus:

Payroll
Phone support
Priority support services
Advanced automation
Recruitment Agent

Upgrades available:

EAP Premium
Learning Plus

HeroForce

Custom

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Includes:

Legal employment handled
Payroll and compliance managed
Hire in 180+ countries
Bring your own or source talent
AI-powered hiring and workflows
Human expert support
One platform, full visibility

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Chat

Message colleagues, share files, and stay connected all inside Employment Hero. Includes direct messages, group chats, threads, file and image sharing, and push notifications.

$

2

per employee/month*

20

Chat

Minimum $20 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
Rostering & Time and Attendance

Create and manage rosters, track employee attendance, and monitor labour costs in real time. Includes shift bidding and swapping, time clocks, timesheets, geofencing and award-based costing to help you stay compliant and in control of workforce spend.

$

3

per employee/month*

30

Rostering & Time and Attendance

Minimum $30 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
Managed Payroll

Partner with a dedicated Employment Hero payroll specialist to manage complex calculations, ensure compliance, and provide personalised support – giving you confidence every pay run is accurate and on time.

$

20

per employee/month*

400

Managed Payroll

Minimum $400 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
HR Advisory

Get ongoing workplace advice, compliance guidance, document reviews, and support with employee relations, including representation for claims, plus access to an extensive HR resource library.

$

13

per employee/month*

260

HR Advisory

Minimum $260 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
Learning 10-Course Bundle

Invest in people development with a pre-selected set of 10 industry-relevant courses covering compliance, leadership and core workplace skills.

$

8

per employee/month*

80

Learning 10-Course Bundle

Minimum $80 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
LMS Plus

Give your workforce access to an extensive library of professional learning modules and courses, supporting continuous development across roles, teams and career stages.

$

14

per employee/month*

140

LMS Plus

Minimum $140 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Standard

Provide employees with access to professional, confidential support for personal or work-related challenges, helping improve wellbeing, engagement and resilience.

$

7

per employee/month*

70

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Standard

Minimum $70 / month. Contract costs are based on the greater of any minimum contractual amounts and actual billable employees each month.

Payroll
Employment Unlimited

Feature groups

Payroll Management & Settings
Integrations
Rostering, Time & Attendance
Employee Management
Reporting
Customer Support

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Pay Conditions Engine (Rules) Apply complex pay rules including overtime penalties and loadings.
IRD Reporting Generate and submit compliant payroll reports to Inland Revenue.
KiwiSaver Manage KiwiSaver contributions in line with IRD requirements.
Employment Agreements Create and manage employee pay agreements.
Custom Rules Builds Have complex payroll rules configured by payroll specialists.
Employee Self-Service Allow employees to view payslips leave and personal details.
Payment Account Setup Configure bank accounts for payroll payments.
Additional Employing Entities Manage multiple employing entities within one payroll system.
Chart of Account Configuration Map payroll transactions to your accounting chart of accounts.
Opening Balances Enter year-to-date payroll balances during setup.
Payroll Locations Apply payroll rules by location or region.
Dimensions Segment payroll data by department cost centre or project.
Pay Categories Create earnings types such as overtime allowances and bonuses.
Leave Categories Configure leave types and accrual rules.
Qualifications Track employee qualifications for payroll and compliance.
Importing Employees, Contractors, and Payroll Inclusions Bulk upload people and payroll data via CSV.
Managing Users Control payroll access by role and permission.
Data Extracts Export payroll data for reporting or integrations.
Documents Store payroll-related employee documents securely.
Payroll Public Holidays Apply public holidays automatically to pay calculations.
Email Notification Templates Customise automated payroll email communications.
Back Pay Calculator Automatically calculate historical pay adjustments.
Bulk Update Pay Rates Update multiple employee pay rates at once.
Work Types Define ordinary hours overtime and shift types.
Roster Warning Rules Receive alerts when rostered hours breach rules.
Pay Rate Templates Standardise pay rates across roles or groups.
Tags Group employees for payroll processing and reporting.
Web Hooks Send payroll events to external systems automatically.
Restore Deleted Items Recover accidentally deleted payroll data.
Calendar Feeds Sync payroll and leave dates with external calendars.

Data Management Automate workflows using Zapier integrations.
Payments Process payroll payments using secure bank file formats.
Team Collaboration Send payroll notifications to Slack.
Accounting Integration Sync payroll journals with accounting platforms.

Basic Timesheets Capture employee hours worked.
3rd Party T&A Integration (API) Connect external time and attendance systems.
Timesheet Import (Manual Excel) Upload timesheets using spreadsheet files.
Geotagging Verify clock-ins based on physical location.	ADD-ON
Templates Create reusable roster templates.	ADD-ON
Unavailability and leave visibility View employee availability while building rosters.	ADD-ON
Shift swapping and bidding Allow employees to swap or claim open shifts.	ADD-ON

Leave Management Manage leave requests approvals and balances.
Timesheet Management Review and approve submitted timesheets.
Expense Management Submit approve and track employee expenses.
Employer Liabilities Track payroll tax and statutory liabilities.
Deductions Manage employee deductions and repayments.

Report Packs Access bundled payroll and compliance reports.
Payroll Processing Reports Review pay run summaries and validations.
KiwiSaver Reports Track KiwiSaver contribution calculations and payments
Time and Attendance Reports Analyse worked hours and attendance trends.

Customer Success Support Access a dedicated customer success manager.
Webchat Chat live with payroll support specialists.
Help Center Access payroll guides and documentation.
Support tickets Submit and track payroll support requests.
Telephone support Speak directly with payroll support teams.

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All-in-one solutions for organisations with 10 or 2,000 employees

What our customer say.

Say goodbye to the inefficiencies, errors, and systems that don’t speak to each other.

“I now look forward to onboarding people; it’s so easy and so seamless. We’ve even had new hires tell us how easy it was from their perspective too – which is a great first impression of their new job.”

Steffi Pereira, HR Manager

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“This system has greatly simplified and streamlined our employee onboarding procedures, significantly reducing the reliance on paper-based documentation.”

Monette Gildenhuys, Senior People & Culture Advisor at Santa Fe Shutters Limited

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“The introduction of Employment Hero is a total game-changer for our employee value proposition. It has absolutely changed the world of our employees at Simba.”

Hailey Butler, Head of People and Culture Simba Global

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Job board integrations Post roles to leading job boards directly from Employment Hero.
EH Jobs Careers Page Create a branded careers page hosted by Employment Hero.
Careers page API Automatically publish job listings to your company website.
Recruitment Reports Track hiring performance candidate flow and time-to-hire metrics.
Custom hiring process Design recruitment stages to match your hiring workflow.
Hiring managers and collaborators Invite managers to review shortlist and interview candidates.
Email candidates (individually) Communicate directly with candidates from the platform.
Bulk candidate actions Manage multiple candidates at once with bulk actions.
Direct messaging Message candidates instantly within the recruitment system.
Calendly integration Allow candidates to self-book interviews via Calendly.
Evaluation templates Standardise candidate scoring with reusable templates.
Default candidate tags Organise candidates using predefined tags.
Onboarding Automatically convert successful candidates into employee records.
Customisation Customise candidate experience levels sources and rejection reasons.
Screening questions Assess candidate suitability during application.
Auto-disqualification based on screening questions Automatically reject candidates based on screening responses.
Email templates Use reusable templates for candidate communications.
Outlook integration for interview scheduling Sync interviews directly with Outlook calendars.
Gmail integration for interview scheduling Sync interviews directly with Google Calendar.
Talent pool Store and re-engage past candidates for future roles.
Reference checks Collect and manage candidate references digitally.
Custom candidate tags Create your own tags for candidate organisation.
Blind screening Hide identifying details to reduce unconscious bias.
EDI screening and reporting Support inclusive hiring with diversity screening insights.
Salary benchmarking Compare advertised salaries against market data.
SmartMatch Automatically match candidates to suitable roles.
AI-powered Recruitment Agent Automate screening shortlisting and insights using AI.

Organisation chart Visualise reporting lines and team structures.
Staff directory Search and connect with employees across your organisation.
Import employees Upload employee data in bulk via CSV.
Employee file management Maintain secure digital employee records.
Independent contractor management Manage contractors alongside employees.
Vacancies Track open and upcoming roles internally.
Offers Create and send digital employment offers.
HeroForce employee management Manage multiple employment entities in one platform.

Employee onboarding wizard Guide new hires through a structured onboarding journey.
Independent contractor onboarding wizard Digitally onboard independent contractors.
Tax file declaration Collect employee tax file declarations digitally.
Onboarding checklists Ensure onboarding tasks are completed consistently.
Induction content Deliver policies training and welcome materials.
Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 Integration Automatically create employee user accounts.
Medical disclosure statement Collect health and safety disclosures digitally.
Custom onboarding fields Capture additional onboarding information.

Policies Create distribute and track workplace policies.
Asset Register Track company equipment assigned to employees.
Certifications Track licences qualifications and expiry dates.
Template Library Access a library of HR templates.
Advanced Template Editor Customise templates to suit your organisation.
Forms Create and distribute digital HR forms.
HR Guides/Knowledge Base Access expert HR guidance and resources.
Bulk issue documents Send documents to multiple employees at once.
Bulk upload documents Upload large volumes of employee documents.
Safety/Incident Reporting Record and manage workplace incidents.

Payslips Provide secure digital payslips.
Custom work hours Set individual employee work schedules.
Expense management Submit approve and track employee expenses.
Compensation Management Plan and manage salary reviews.
Managed Payroll Run compliant payroll with built-in automation.

Leave Management Manage leave requests approvals and balances.
Leave Calendar Integration Sync approved leave with employee calendars.
Shift bidding and swapping Allow employees to swap or bid for shifts.	ADD-ON	ADD-ON	ADD-ON
Rostering Create rosters by role location or worksite.	ADD-ON	ADD-ON	ADD-ON
Budgeting Forecast labour costs against rostered hours.	ADD-ON	ADD-ON	ADD-ON
Basic timesheets (cost-centre based) Track employee hours by cost centre.
Advanced timesheets (worksites/positions) Track time by worksite role and position.	ADD-ON	ADD-ON	ADD-ON
Geofencing Restrict clock-ins to approved locations.	ADD-ON	ADD-ON	ADD-ON
Hero Time Clock Clock in and out via kiosk or mobile device.	ADD-ON	ADD-ON	ADD-ON
Clock in via EH Work Employees clock in using the EH Work app.	ADD-ON	ADD-ON	ADD-ON

Company Feed Share company announcements and updates.
Chat Message colleagues, share files, and stay connected all inside Employment Hero	ADD-ON	ADD-ON	ADD-ON
Shout Outs Recognise employees publicly.
Milestone Scheduling Automatically celebrate employee milestones.
Company Values Align recognition to company values.
Recognitions Track and reward employee achievements.
Happiness Survey Measure employee engagement and sentiment.
Custom survey templates Use pre-built employee survey templates.
Create custom surveys Design surveys tailored to your business.
Anonymous custom survey Collect honest anonymous feedback.
Slack integration Send recognition and updates to Slack.

Learning Management System (Go1) Access to Go1 online learning platform
1:1s Manage structured manager and employee check-ins.
Feedback Enable continuous employee feedback.

Goals Set and track individual and team goals.
Performance Reviews Run structured performance review cycles.
360 Reviews Collect multi-rater performance feedback.
9 Box Talent Grid Assess employee performance and potential.

Benefits Management Manage employee benefits in one place.
Hero Points Reward employees with redeemable points.

Offboarding checklists Ensure consistent employee exit processes.
Exit interview Collect feedback from departing employees.
Hero Passport Provide employees with a digital employment record.

Custom Reports Build tailored HR and people reports.
Benefits Reports Analyse employee benefits usage.
Compensation – Budget Report Track salary review budgets.
Compensation – Company Salary Overview Report View company-wide salary data.
Compensation – Cycle Report Monitor salary review cycles.
Compliance – Certifications Report Report on employee certification status.
Compliance – HR Documents Report Track issued and signed HR documents.
Compliance – Induction Content Report Monitor induction completion.
Compliance – Policy Report Track policy acknowledgement and compliance.
Compliance – Safety Incident Report Report on workplace incidents.
Compliance – Tax File Declaration Report Monitor TFN declaration status.
Compliance – Work Eligibility Report Track employee work rights compliance.
Development – 1:1 Report Report on completed and scheduled check-ins.
Development – Assigned Learning Report Track assigned training and completion.
Engagement – Recognition Report Analyse recognition activity.
Engagement – Shout Out Report Track employee shout outs.
People – Audit Trail View system activity and changes.
People – Headcount Report Analyse workforce size and changes.
People – Probation Report Track probation periods and outcomes.
People – Tenure Report Analyse employee length of service.
People – Termination Report Report on employee exits.
People – Turnover Report Measure employee turnover trends.
People – Workforce Planning Cost Report Forecast workforce costs.
People – Workforce Planning Headcount Report Plan future workforce needs.
People – Workforce Snapshot View current workforce overview.
Performance – Goals Report Report on goal progress and alignment.
Performance – Reviews Report Analyse performance review outcomes.
Recruitment – Candidate EDI Report Report on recruitment diversity metrics.
Recruitment – Candidate Flow Report Track candidate movement through stages.
Recruitment – Candidate Source Report Analyse where candidates come from.
Recruitment – Time to Hire Report Measure hiring speed and efficiency.
Time – Accrued Leave Report View accrued leave balances.
Time – Lateness Report Report on late clock-ins.	ADD-ON	ADD-ON	ADD-ON
Time – Leave Taken Report Track leave usage across teams.
Time – Live View Report View real-time attendance data.	ADD-ON	ADD-ON	ADD-ON
Time – Roster Report Analyse rostered shifts.	ADD-ON	ADD-ON	ADD-ON
Time – Roster vs Timesheet Report Compare planned and actual hours.	ADD-ON	ADD-ON	ADD-ON
Time – Timesheet Report Report on submitted timesheets.	ADD-ON	ADD-ON	ADD-ON
Other – 2 Factor Authentication Add an extra layer of account security.
Other – Asset Report Report on company assets.

Workflow Templates Use pre-built HR workflow templates.
Custom Workflows Create automated HR workflows.

Advanced Custom Branding Apply your brand across the platform.
Email Templates Standardise employee communications.
Employee Profile Customisation Configure employee profile fields.
Mandatory Field Settings Require completion of critical data fields.
Public Holidays Manage public holiday calendars.
Permissions Control user access levels.
Groups Segment employees into groups.
Custom Fields Create additional employee data fields.
AI People Insights AI-powered insights into workforce trends.
Single Sign On (SSO) Enable secure login via identity providers.
Account Provisioning Automate user access management.
API Portal Access Integrate with external systems via API.
Workforce Visibility View workforce data across entities.

Help Centre Articles Access product guides and support resources.
Chat Support Receive support via live chat.
Unlimited Phone Support Access ongoing phone support from specialists.