Employment Hero vs Lever

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.

Lever

Lever is a modern talent acquisition suite combining ATS and CRM in one platform. Known for its clean interface and strong collaboration features, it helps recruiting teams build talent pipelines proactively.

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

• ✓Clean and intuitive interface
• ✓Strong CRM and nurturing features
• ✓Good collaboration tools for hiring managers
• ✓Solid analytics
• ✓Easy to get started

Cons

• ✗More expensive than basic ATS tools
• ✗Some advanced features require higher tiers
• ✗Limited onboarding features
• ✗Reporting could be deeper

Employment Hero Features

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

Lever Features

• ✓Applicant tracking
• ✓AI candidate scoring
• ✓job board posting
• ✓interview scheduling
• ✓team collaboration
• ✓analytics

Best For

Australian and NZ businesses needing full HR suite

Best For

Mid-sized companies wanting a combined ATS and CRM with a clean interface and strong collaboration