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Cloud HR software.
For NZ businesses.

Employment Hero is an end-to-end human resources management system that covers every aspect of the employee lifecycle - from recruitment and onboarding to engagement, productivity, and success.

Customers rate us 4.5
Based on 178 Service Ratings
over the past year

Effortless HR management

Cloud-based platform

100% paper-free files, policies, contracts, leave, employee records and timesheets.

Streamline compliance

Access our library of employment contracts and policies, tracking and record-keeping.

Boost employee engagement

Pulse checks, reward and recognition and learning and development.

All-in-one HR management software

Employment Hero's Applicant Tracking System
Applicant tracking system (ATS)

Publish job postings to over 20 different job boards, then manage applicants through each stage of the recruitment process without ever leaving Employment Hero.

Employment Hero's Integrated Payroll system
Integrated payroll system

Streamline HR and payroll processing with our integrated payroll system. Save time, enhance efficiency, and empower your HR teams for business success.

Employment Hero's Learning Management System
Employee learning management

Foster growth and upskill employees through our learning management system. Invest in your team's development, cultivate learning, and drive retention.

Employment Hero's Employer of Record
Hire globally

Tap into the international talent market with Global Teams, our Employer Of Record service. Hire from anywhere without the stress of compliance and recruiting.

SmartMatch
SmartMatch

Say hello to Employment Hero SmartMatch. Get matched to great talent instantly – without the need for time consuming, expensive job boards.

Using AI, SmartMatch analyses a candidate’s skills, experience, and certifications to find a perfect match. You get a list of work-ready candidates delivered directly to you.

Streamline your employee journey

Recruitment

Make managing the employee lifecycle easier for your HR department and streamline talent management, from acquisition to onboarding.

Employee onboarding

Onboard new hires quickly with virtual contracts and digital policy acknowledgement. In just a few clicks new starters can complete their own employee files electronically.

Ask Hero AI
Hero AI

Have a pressing HR policy question? Hero AI protects your time by deflecting repetitive questions, freeing you up to focus on the mission-critical work you do. Starting with your business employment policies, your employees can now get answers to any questions they have – instantly.

Workforce management

Get back time spent on manual HR tasks by giving your team autonomy. Employees can update their personal information, submit leave requests and send timesheets through our online employee self-service portal.

Reward and recognition

Reduce turnover and improve employee engagement by celebrating milestones like work anniversaries and birthdays, while peer-to-peer recognition ensures no good deed goes unnoticed.

Perks and benefits

Create exciting employee compensation packages with free access to Employment Hero’s perks and benefits, powered by the aggregate buying power of over 300,000 users.

Reporting and analytics

Make better business decisions with complete oversight of company and employee data within our HR platform, including diversity and inclusion, retention rates and leave requests.

Creating 360 Reviews in Employment is simple and efficient.
Performance management

Drive growth and success with our performance management tools. Supercharge team performance with streamlined collaboration, feedback, and employee performance reviews.

Employee offboarding

Navigate farewells with confidence. Automate offboarding tasks, gain insights from exit interviews, and simplify employee departures.

Manage all your HR with ease.

Why use Employment Hero’s HR Software?

Employment made easy

Transform your workplace with HR software that adapts to your needs. Whether you’re a small Kiwi business with just a few employees or a large organisation with hundreds of team members, Employment Hero has the tools you need.

Say goodbye to HR admin

Our powerful platform is built by HR experts who know exactly how to streamline standard admin so you get more time back in your day.

With our secure cloud-based platform, you can access employee data and key information anywhere in New Zealand and beyond – from up in Cape Reinga, all the way down in Bluff or even on the other side of the world.

Innovation, reliability, customer service. A tick, gold medal, five stars.

G2 Core HR Leader Award
G2 Payroll High Performer Award
G2 Highest User Adoption Award

Refer your clients or business network to us and get rewarded for every successful referral.

Let us solve your clients HR & Payroll problems, making you look like the hero.

Employment software with proven results

89%
Decreased paperwork
85%
Better onboarding experience
81%
Improved payroll efficiency
42%
Average amount of time saved on HR admin
Leading cloud-based HR software for businesses in New Zealand.

HR Software FAQs

Human resources software, also commonly known as a Human Resources Information System (HRIS), is a tool that helps businesses streamline and supercharge their human resources operations. It can automate and support a range of HR processes, such as recruitment, employee onboarding, people management and leave management, while also offering powerful reporting tools and helpful people analytics.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question – choosing the best HR software for your business will depend on your specific needs. You’ve got a long list of HR requirements to fill, such as:

  • HR software that makes the basics simple and adds the right value
  • Automation and access to an employee self-service portal for you and your team
  • A solution which is easy to implement and doesn’t interrupt BAU
  • A system that prioritises security, visibility and streamlined HR processes
  • Great service and support, right from the very start

If you would like to learn more about how Employment Hero can help your business needs, book a demo with us.

HR systems can seem overwhelming at the start. However, when choosing HR software, it’s important to consider your specific needs as a business. If you’re looking for a comprehensive solution that covers all aspects of HR, then Employment Hero is the perfect choice.

Employment Hero can offer a comprehensive and fully integrated payroll solution suitable for your business.

If you would like to keep an existing payroll software, our platform can also integrate with a range of popular software providers.

No, you don’t need an HR team to use our software. With Employment Hero, you can manage all aspects of HR yourself, without any existing HR team.

We take protecting your data very seriously at Employment Hero. We use the latest security technologies to protect your data, and our team is constantly monitoring our systems to ensure that your data is always safe.

We’ve achieved ISO 27001 compliance and use the same level of encryption standards that banks use to manage the security of your HR data.

Absolutely! Our platform is designed specifically for businesses of all sizes. We believe that every employer should have access to cost-effective HR and payroll tools, regardless of business size. It’s not just big businesses that should reap rewards of great HR, people management, and payroll!

We understand that calculating and proving ROI can sometimes be tricky and that’s why we’ve put together this guide on how to build a business case for your new human resource management solution.

 

The easier way to manage HR and payroll

Employment Hero is an all-in-one HR and payroll platform for Kiwi businesses.
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