Employment Hero vs isolved

Employment Hero

Employment Hero is an all-in-one HR, payroll, and benefits platform with a strong presence in Australia and New Zealand. It offers a free HR plan alongside paid payroll and benefits modules, making it accessible for businesses at any stage. Employment Hero also operates a job marketplace called Swag for employees.

isolved

isolved is an all-in-one HCM platform offering payroll, HR, benefits, and time tracking for small to mid-sized businesses. It is delivered through a network of local service partners providing personalized support.

Pros

• ✓Free HR plan available with core employee management features
• ✓Strong compliance tools for Australian and NZ employment law
• ✓All-in-one platform covering HR, payroll, and benefits
• ✓Employee benefits marketplace with discounts and perks

Cons

• ✗Payroll module costs extra and is best suited for AU/NZ companies
• ✗Limited support and compliance coverage outside Australia and New Zealand
• ✗Some users report the platform can feel complex to navigate

Pros

• ✓Strong local service partner network
• ✓Good all-in-one HCM features
• ✓Solid compliance tools
• ✓Flexible configuration
• ✓Good for SMBs needing hands-on support

Cons

• ✗Interface feels dated
• ✗Quality can vary by service partner
• ✗Less self-serve than modern platforms
• ✗Reporting needs improvement

Employment Hero Features

• ✓HR management
• ✓payroll
• ✓benefits
• ✓recruitment
• ✓learning
• ✓employee engagement

isolved Features

• ✓Payroll processing
• ✓HR management
• ✓benefits administration
• ✓time tracking
• ✓talent management
• ✓compliance

Best For

Australian and NZ businesses needing full HR suite

Best For

SMBs wanting full-service payroll and HR support through a local service partner network