Employment Hero Holdings Pty Ltd

Employment Hero is a global technology company that provides an AI-powered employment operating system designed to simplify human resources (HR), payroll, and employee management for businesses worldwide. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the company's mission is to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone, aiming to eliminate administrative burdens for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The platform offers a comprehensive suite of products and services, including HR software, automated payroll, recruitment tools like SmartMatch and Applicant Tracking Systems, and employee benefits. It also provides Employer of Record (EOR) services through HeroForce, an employee superapp called EH Work, and an employee learning management system. Employment Hero primarily serves the SME market, supporting over 350,000 businesses and managing more than 2.5 million employees globally.

Co-founded by CEO Ben Thompson and CPTO Dave Tong, Employment Hero achieved unicorn status in 2022 and is valued at over A$2 billion. The company continues to expand its global footprint, having raised $263 million in Series F funding in October 2023. Recent developments include the acquisition of Canadian HR and payroll company Humi, further integrating AI solutions into its offerings to streamline employment workflows.