Employment Hero was founded in 2014 by employment lawyer Ben Thompson and Dave Tong with a vision to transform HR and payroll management for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company began as an integrated cloud-based platform offering features like job boards and timesheet management, aiming to automate recruitment, HR processes, payroll, and employee engagement for businesses. Over time, Employment Hero expanded its product suite to become a fully autonomous solution for SMEs, providing comprehensive tools to recruit, pay, and manage workforce efficiently.
The company also evolved into an employer of record (EOR) service through its Global Teams product launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling clients to legally and administratively manage distributed workforces across 180 countries. This service is comparable to platforms like Deel or Remote, positioning Employment Hero as a key player in the global HR technology market.
Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Employment Hero serves core markets including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, and the UK. The company has grown its remote workforce significantly, now employing about 925 people spread over 19 markets globally, operating fully remote since early 2020.
Employment Hero has attracted substantial investment, raising over $457 million across multiple funding rounds, with a valuation surpassing $1 billion, attaining unicorn status. The company continues to innovate by integrating tools that enhance employee engagement, learning, development, and leveraging artificial intelligence for HR improvements.
With a focus on optimizing human resources and payroll operations for SMEs, Employment Hero remains a leading HR tech provider, recognized for its comprehensive, cloud-based solutions that streamline business management and workforce administration.