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Effortless HR in Australia with our HRIS system, software, and platform

The all-in-one HRIS employment system that unites hiring, HR, payroll, e-learning, and benefits, with expert support to make you HR happy.
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What is HRIS?

Happy HR is the HRIS software Australia can rely on. We understand how stressful it can be to manage all the tasks that come under HR management. From onboarding to payroll processing and much more, Happy HR helps make management hassle-free for you. An HR information system, or HRIS, is a tool used by human resources departments to manage employee data. This includes such information as payroll, benefits, training, performance evaluations, and work schedules. In addition to providing an efficient way for HR professionals to track and update crucial employee information, an HRIS can also streamline the hiring process by automating job postings and applicant tracking. It can also generate helpful reports for management decision-making and assist in compliance with labour laws and regulations. An effective HRIS can greatly improve the functioning of a company’s human resources department, leading to improved productivity and satisfaction among both employees and management.

Be industry compliant in your HR practices with our Australian HR software

Happy HR is designed to not only cater to your HR needs, but also to offer amazing features that make you industry compliant and more. Our HRIS is popular for the value it offers with all its features. We provide high quality and premium HR support for you!

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Benefits of using Australian HR software for your business

Are you tired of manually tracking employee time off, performance reviews, and benefits information? An HRIS software system, or human resources information system, can streamline these processes and improve overall efficiency in your business. Happy HR can track all employee information in one central location, making it easy for you to access and update important data. It can also automate cumbersome tasks like sending reminder emails for performance reviews or calculating vacation time. However, the benefits of a HRIS HR system extend beyond just convenience. By improving organisation and communication within your HR department, an HRIS can lead to increased productivity and happier employees. In today’s competitive market, investing in an HRIS software system is a smart move for any business.

Happy HR is not just an HRIS software, but a cloud-based one, which means more benefits like easy scalability, innovation, and more control. Check out the product today.

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Happy HR pricing plans

Simple, affordable pricing for every Australian business

One transparent price. No setup fees. No lock-in contracts. Cancel anytime.

Starting from

$8 /user/month +GST

Regardless of your business size, we have the right plan for your needs — from small
businesses through to large enterprise.
  • Full HRIS platform — every feature included
  • Free recruitment software + job board
  • Payroll, rostering & integration support
  • Free qualified HR advisory — always included
  • 30-day free trial — no credit card required
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Complex HR requirements? Our Pro and Enterprise plans include dedicated HR consultants, Happy Learning LMS, and premium support. Talk to us →

Every HR capability, all in one platform

One platform.
Every HR capability
you'll ever need.

AI-Powered Online HR Software for Smarter Workforce Management

From hire to retire, Happy HR is an online HR software that replaces disconnected, manual operations with AI-powered tools, giving businesses a smarter, more efficient way to manage their people and resources.

Online HR software helps businesses manage employee data, payroll, compliance, and workforce operations in a single, centralised system that is easy for people to use. By efficiently combining all these operations in one place, businesses can optimise their processes while saving both time and money.

67%
Fewer subscriptions

Teams can replace multiple disconnected tools with Happy HR, cutting recurring software costs and outsourcing.

72%
Recruitment cost saved

Free ATS and job boards eliminate reliance on expensive third-party job sites and platforms.

90%
HR admin time returned

With everything at the click of a button, HR admin time is cut down dramatically — one program, one source of truth.

92%
Faster HR answers

Spend less time chasing HR enquiries and more time getting answers from qualified HR advisors, fast and free for clients.

50%
More cost-effective

On average, Happy HR costs half of what our closest competitors charge per user.

100%
Paperless platform

No more drowning in papers! Contracts, SOPs, onboarding, and payroll — all entirely digital from day one.

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Industries we specialise in

Built for every Australian industry

Deep expertise across every sector — compliance, awards, and HR support tailored to how your industry works.

Agriculture

Seasonal workforce, award compliance, and WHS tailored for rural operations.
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Construction & trades

VEVO checks, subcontractor management, and on-site safety compliance built in.
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Early childhood & learning

NQF-compliant onboarding, Blue Card tracking, and staff certification reminders.
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Finance

Streamlined onboarding and HR compliance for accountants, advisers, and fintechs.
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Franchise & multisite

Manage every location from one dashboard. Scale HR across your entire network.
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Hospitality

Shift rostering, RSA tracking, and award interpretation for cafes and restaurants.
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IT software

Fast onboarding, performance frameworks, and learning paths for tech teams.
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Manufacturing & logistics

WHS compliance, shift management, and multi-site HR across your supply chain.
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Medical & healthcare

Credential tracking, AHPRA reminders, and compliant HR for clinical teams.
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NDIS

NDIS-specific compliance, roster management, and participant care documentation.
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Professional services

Efficient HR for accountants, consultants, and legal firms scaling their teams.
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Real estate

Principal compliance, agent onboarding, and performance management for agencies.
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Retail

Award-compliant rostering, casual staff onboarding, and leave management at scale.
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Industries we specialise in

Built for every Australian industry

Deep expertise across every sector — compliance, awards, and HR support tailored to how your industry works.

Agriculture

Seasonal workforce, award compliance, and WHS tailored for rural operations.
Learn more →

Construction & trades

VEVO checks, subcontractor management, and on-site safety compliance built in.
Learn more →

Early childhood & learning

NQF-compliant onboarding, Blue Card tracking, and staff certification reminders.
Learn more →

Finance

Streamlined onboarding and HR compliance for accountants, advisers, and fintechs.
Learn more →

Franchise & multisite

Manage every location from one dashboard. Scale HR across your entire network.
Learn more →

Hospitality

Shift rostering, RSA tracking, and award interpretation for cafes and restaurants.
Learn more →

IT software

Fast onboarding, performance frameworks, and learning paths for tech teams.
Learn more →

Manufacturing & logistics

WHS compliance, shift management, and multi-site HR across your supply chain.
Learn more →

Medical & healthcare

Credential tracking, AHPRA reminders, and compliant HR for clinical teams.
Learn more →

NDIS

NDIS-specific compliance, roster management, and participant care documentation.
Learn more →

Professional services

Efficient HR for accountants, consultants, and legal firms scaling their teams.
Learn more →

Real estate

Principal compliance, agent onboarding, and performance management for agencies.
Learn more →

Retail

Award-compliant rostering, casual staff onboarding, and leave management at scale.
Learn more →

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Customer feedback

HRIS software that reduces HR admin by 90%

"They’re second to none in terms of picking up the phone if I’ve got an issue and get a call back straight away. We want to help people the best we can so we need the right staff and support within our own four walls. Happy HR has so many different elements to it, it’s not just here’s your Employment Contracts and here’s your Policies."
Jason Olszenwski Director, CC Partners
"I like the fact that we can go at our own pace, and it really is a great system that covers everything and more. The support is incredible knowing we can call a qualified HR professional to assist is wonderful."
Antoinette Puopolo Director, Kids Resort
"I can’t imagine life without Happy HR! I can’t imagine going back to our Word documents, spreadsheets, and facing the challenges that Happy HR so easily eliminates in our business so we can get on to running and growing our business."
Aidan Pennell Director, Custom Foods
"We are a member college of the collegial University of Divinity, SAC is a Coptic Orthodox theological college that offers units in theology, biblical studies, ancient languages, missiology, philosophy, religious education, ethics, counselling, and Coptic Studies, and many of the units are taught from an Orthodox perspective. Founded in 2001."
Fr Daniel Ghyabrial Principal, St Athanasius College
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Frequently asked questions​

Everything you need to know about Happy HR — how it works, what's included, and how to get started.​

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Happy HR software is an all-in-one ai powered HR software solution that helps businesses manage employee records, leave requests, attendance, onboarding, performance, and payroll-related tasks. Our HR software simplifies everyday HR processes, saves time, and improves workforce management for businesses of all sizes.
Happy HR software helps automate repetitive HR tasks, reduce paperwork, and improve employee experiences. Whether you’re a small business or a growing enterprise, our HR software makes it easier to manage employee information, streamline HR operations, ensure compliance, and increase productivity.
Happy HR software includes employee database management, leave management, attendance tracking, onboarding, document storage, performance management, reporting, and other essential HR software features. Our HR software is built to help businesses streamline HR operations while providing a user-friendly experience for both HR teams and employees.

Happy HR uses artificial intelligence to automate HR workflows such as onboarding, payroll calculations, leave tracking, and compliance monitoring, reducing manual admin and human error.

Unlike traditional HR tools, Happy HR uses AI to automate processes, proactively manage compliance, predict workforce trends, deliver real-time workforce insights, and handle repetitive HR tasks.

Yes. Happy HR software is designed for businesses of all sizes. Small businesses can use our HR software to automate essential HR functions, while growing organisations can scale their HR processes with advanced features such as employee management, leave tracking, attendance monitoring, and performance management using our HR software.

Happy HR is built to support multi-location and complex workforce structures, making it suitable for both small teams and large enterprises at any stage of business.

As your HR partner, we provide up to 15 minutes of monthly phone-based support, Zoom assistance, and access to a team of HR experts for guidance on compliance, performance management, and workplace issues. If you have an urgent HR issue or need to speak with an HR professional about a workplace situation, do not hesitate to email us at help@happyhr.com.

Yes, Happy HR automates payroll calculations, tax deductions, award interpretation, superannuation, and payslip generation.

Yes, Happy HR aligns with Fair Work requirements, PAYG withholding, and superannuation obligations.

Yes, Happy HR integrates with leading accounting platforms to sync payroll data seamlessly.

AI-driven automation significantly reduces human error and ensures high accuracy for payroll calculations and reporting.

Happy HR gives businesses full control, real-time insights, and lower long-term costs compared to outsourcing.

AI helps automate repetitive tasks, detect compliance risks, and provides predictive workforce insights.

Yes, onboarding workflows, document collection, and compliance checks are fully automated.

Yes, you get real-time insights into performance, turnover, and workforce costs.

Absolutely! AI-powered HR tools can significantly reduce admin, freeing teams to focus on strategy.

Yes, and the Happy HR platform is continuously updated to reflect current regulations.

Happy HR uses enterprise-grade encryption and secure cloud infrastructure and is ISO 27001 compliant. Learn more

Yes, it provides audit-ready reports and maintains detailed compliance records.

Key features include payroll automation, leave management, employee records, onboarding, compliance tracking, and analytics.

Yes, employees can log hours, and managers can track attendance in real time.

Yes, employees have self-service portals for payslips, leave requests, and personal information.

Yes, it’s fully cloud-based and accessible from anywhere.

Yes, Happy HR integrates with many different platforms, depending on the software you are implementing. You can find out which integrations are compatible and best suited to your business. See more on our integrations page.

Yes, developers can use APIs to customise integrations.

Switching to Happy HR is quick and easy, and we manage the entire implementation process. In fact, last year, 40% of our growth came from clients who came to us from another provider because they wanted more comprehensive software, best-practice integrations, and HR support for less.

Our team of qualified Happy HR consultants will work with you to set up your system, ensure your HR policies align with your values, and write your position descriptions so that the activities in each are truly aligned with your strategic and operational goals.

We help you become a master user and provide training for both managers and employees. The software is easy to use and will reduce your HR administration by up to 90%. Also, if you need support, our dedicated Client Relationship Team is here to help you with all enquiries.

Happy HR is the most cost-effective and comprehensive HR software platform on the market, offering everything from fixed-fee recruitment to complete HR management tools. There are two HR plan options, depending on your business needs: the self-guided or pro plan. Starting at $8.00 + GST per employee, you can find detailed information on our HR pricing page.

Yes, businesses can try Happy HR for 30 days for free before committing.

Happy HR provides customer support, onboarding assistance, and ongoing help resources.

HRIS (Human Resource Information System) software is a central platform that stores employee information and automates HR processes such as onboarding, leave management, payroll integration, performance management, and compliance reporting.
An HRIS reduces administrative work, improves data accuracy, automates repetitive HR tasks, enhances employee self-service, supports compliance, and provides real-time workforce insights for better decision-making.
Yes. Many HRIS platforms are designed for businesses of all sizes. Small businesses benefit by reducing paperwork, improving employee record management, automating HR workflows, and creating scalable processes as they grow.
Choose an HRIS that matches your business size, supports your HR processes, integrates with payroll and other business systems, offers employee self-service, provides strong reporting capabilities, and can scale with your organisation.
Core Product
Happy HR software is an all-in-one ai powered HR software solution that helps businesses manage employee records, leave requests, attendance, onboarding, performance, and payroll-related tasks. Our HR software simplifies everyday HR processes, saves time, and improves workforce management for businesses of all sizes.
Happy HR software helps automate repetitive HR tasks, reduce paperwork, and improve employee experiences. Whether you’re a small business or a growing enterprise, our HR software makes it easier to manage employee information, streamline HR operations, ensure compliance, and increase productivity.
Happy HR software includes employee database management, leave management, attendance tracking, onboarding, document storage, performance management, reporting, and other essential HR software features. Our HR software is built to help businesses streamline HR operations while providing a user-friendly experience for both HR teams and employees.

Happy HR uses artificial intelligence to automate HR workflows such as onboarding, payroll calculations, leave tracking, and compliance monitoring, reducing manual admin and human error.

Unlike traditional HR tools, Happy HR uses AI to automate processes, proactively manage compliance, predict workforce trends, deliver real-time workforce insights, and handle repetitive HR tasks.

Yes. Happy HR software is designed for businesses of all sizes. Small businesses can use our HR software to automate essential HR functions, while growing organisations can scale their HR processes with advanced features such as employee management, leave tracking, attendance monitoring, and performance management using our HR software.

Happy HR is built to support multi-location and complex workforce structures, making it suitable for both small teams and large enterprises at any stage of business.

As your HR partner, we provide up to 15 minutes of monthly phone-based support, Zoom assistance, and access to a team of HR experts for guidance on compliance, performance management, and workplace issues. If you have an urgent HR issue or need to speak with an HR professional about a workplace situation, do not hesitate to email us at help@happyhr.com.
Payroll

Yes, Happy HR automates payroll calculations, tax deductions, award interpretation, superannuation, and payslip generation.

Yes, Happy HR aligns with Fair Work requirements, PAYG withholding, and superannuation obligations.

Yes, Happy HR integrates with leading accounting platforms to sync payroll data seamlessly.

AI-driven automation significantly reduces human error and ensures high accuracy for payroll calculations and reporting.

Happy HR gives businesses full control, real-time insights, and lower long-term costs compared to outsourcing.

AI & automation

AI helps automate repetitive tasks, detect compliance risks, and provides predictive workforce insights.

Yes, onboarding workflows, document collection, and compliance checks are fully automated.

Yes, you get real-time insights into performance, turnover, and workforce costs.

Absolutely! AI-powered HR tools can significantly reduce admin, freeing teams to focus on strategy.

Compliance & security

Yes, and the Happy HR platform is continuously updated to reflect current regulations.

Happy HR uses enterprise-grade encryption and secure cloud infrastructure and is ISO 27001 compliant. Learn more

Yes, it provides audit-ready reports and maintains detailed compliance records.

Features & functionality

Key features include payroll automation, leave management, employee records, onboarding, compliance tracking, and analytics.

Yes, employees can log hours, and managers can track attendance in real time.

Yes, employees have self-service portals for payslips, leave requests, and personal information.

Yes, it’s fully cloud-based and accessible from anywhere.

Integration & setup
Yes, Happy HR integrates with many different platforms, depending on the software you are implementing. You can find out which integrations are compatible and best suited to your business. See more on our integrations page.

Yes, developers can use APIs to customise integrations.

Switching to Happy HR is quick and easy, and we manage the entire implementation process. In fact, last year, 40% of our growth came from clients who came to us from another provider because they wanted more comprehensive software, best-practice integrations, and HR support for less.

Our team of qualified Happy HR consultants will work with you to set up your system, ensure your HR policies align with your values, and write your position descriptions so that the activities in each are truly aligned with your strategic and operational goals.

We help you become a master user and provide training for both managers and employees. The software is easy to use and will reduce your HR administration by up to 90%. Also, if you need support, our dedicated Client Relationship Team is here to help you with all enquiries.

Pricing & support
Happy HR is the most cost-effective and comprehensive HR software platform on the market, offering everything from fixed-fee recruitment to complete HR management tools. There are two HR plan options, depending on your business needs: the self-guided or pro plan. Starting at $8.00 + GST per employee, you can find detailed information on our HR pricing page.

Yes, businesses can try Happy HR for 30 days for free before committing.

Happy HR provides customer support, onboarding assistance, and ongoing help resources.

HRIS software
HRIS (Human Resource Information System) software is a central platform that stores employee information and automates HR processes such as onboarding, leave management, payroll integration, performance management, and compliance reporting.
An HRIS reduces administrative work, improves data accuracy, automates repetitive HR tasks, enhances employee self-service, supports compliance, and provides real-time workforce insights for better decision-making.
Yes. Many HRIS platforms are designed for businesses of all sizes. Small businesses benefit by reducing paperwork, improving employee record management, automating HR workflows, and creating scalable processes as they grow.
Choose an HRIS that matches your business size, supports your HR processes, integrates with payroll and other business systems, offers employee self-service, provides strong reporting capabilities, and can scale with your organisation.

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