Employment Hero
Review
Employment Hero is Australia's leading Employment Operating System, serving 350,000+ businesses and 2 million+ employees. Founded in 2014 in Sydney, it uniquely combines a full-featured HRMS, AI-powered recruitment (SmartMatch), payroll, and EOR in one platform — with the Swag Superapp providing earned wage access and financial wellbeing tools for every employee on the platform.
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Provider Highlights
Advantages
- Full HRMS plus EOR in one integrated platform
- SmartMatch AI recruitment reduces time-to-hire significantly
- Swag Superapp with earned wage access for all employees
- Free HRMS entry tier available for small businesses
- SOC 2 Type II certified as of October 2025
Limitations
- Swag Superapp reported reliability issues by some users
- 12-month contract lock-in at higher tiers
- Xero integration rated only 3.4/5 on Xero App Store
- Support primarily AEST hours — limited for global teams
- No Workday or SAP integration available
OUR TAKE
Is Employment Hero the Right EOR for You?
Employment Hero is a strong choice for companies that prioritize an all-in-one HRMS and EOR platform with deep Australian payroll expertise. While it excels at combining performance management, AI recruitment, and EOR in one platform for APAC-based teams, it may not be the best fit if your priority is global multi-country EOR coverage or enterprise Workday integrations. Use our free comparison tool to see how it stacks up against alternatives for your specific needs.
Best For
HR-First Platforms
Teams needing a full HRMS with performance, onboarding, and payroll in one place.
APAC Expansion
Businesses expanding across Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region.
SMBs & Enterprises
Businesses of all sizes benefit from a single platform to hire, pay, and manage global teams.
Fast Onboarding
Businesses needing to onboard international employees in days, not weeks.
Transparent Pricing, No Surprises
Employment Hero's pricing is structured around a per-employee monthly fee starting at $399 for EOR, with a free HRMS tier available for smaller teams. Setup fees are minimal and no long-term contract is required at standard tiers. Volume discounts are available on request. Always confirm the final quote directly, as local taxes and compliance costs may be added.
Pricing Breakdown
Base Monthly Fee (Per employee, per month)
Setup Fee (One-time, varies by country)
Termination Fee (Covers statutory costs)
Volume Discounts (Available for 10+ employees)
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