HR ROI - Calculate your return on investment with Happy HR
We are proud to say we have forever changed the way our small and medium sized clients manage their HR, payroll, workplace safety and employee happiness.
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We know it's a tight market financially. Happy HR can decrease your HR costs and admin time.
Teams can replace multiple disconnected tools with Happy HR, cutting recurring software costs and outsourcing.
Free ATS and job boards eliminate reliance on expensive third-party job sites and platforms.
With everything at the click of a button, HR admin time is cut down dramatically — one program, one source of truth.
Spend less time chasing HR enquiries and more time getting answers from qualified HR advisors, fast and free for clients.
On average, Happy HR costs half of what our closest competitors charge per user.
No more drowning in papers! Contracts, SOPs, onboarding, and payroll — all entirely digital from day one.
Let’s breakdown the costs of a company with 20 employees on a 3 year self-guided or pro plan.
Savings Analysis
Item
Cost saves per annum
Reduction in the need for other apps/subscriptions
$1,800.00+GST per annum
Online advertisements reduced
$1,875.00+GST per annum
Printing costs eliminated
$251.00+GST per annum
HR team administration time/efficiency savings
$51,000.00+GST per annum
Technology cost reduction
$10,252.00+GST per annum
Total costs saved per annum
$65,178.00+GST per annum
Total costs saved over 3 year contract
$195,534.00+GST
Savings Analysis
Item
Reduction in the need for other apps/subscriptions
Cost saves per annum
$1,800.00+GST per annum
Item
Online advertisements reduced
Cost saves per annum
$1,875.00+GST per annum
Item
Printing costs eliminated
Cost saves per annum
$251.00+GST per annum
Item
HR team administration time/efficiency savings
Cost saves per annum
$51,000.00+GST per annum
Item
Technology cost reduction
Cost saves per annum
$10,252.00+GST per annum
Item
Total costs saved per annum
Cost saves per annum
$65,178.00+GST per annum
Item
Total costs saved over 3 year contract
Cost saves per annum
$195,534.00+GST
Happy HR costs
Total cost of Happy HR per annum
$1,440.00+GST per annum - That’s a huge 45 X return-on-investment per annum.
Happy HR costs
Total cost of Happy HR per annum
$1,440.00+GST per annum - That’s a huge 45 X return-on-investment per annum.
That’s a happy 45 X return-on-investment per annum calculating savings divided by costs.
Disclaimer:
Findings are based on time and motion study with Happy HR clients. Data and usage were analysed in February 2023. It is provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees. The data has been analysed and prepared by Happy HR Pty Ltd (ABN 16 918 018 473). The data is believed to be accurate and a general representation of our usage in Happy HR’s own client base, it has not been independently verified. Happy HR does not warrant that this data is representative of all clients based on size and other factors, that it is complete, accurate, up to date or fit for the purpose for which it is required. Happy HR advises that employers conduct their own market analysis to determine the potential return-on-investment for their own organisation and or seek professional advice before making any decisions or relying on the data. Happy HR does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy in this data and is not liable for any loss or damages arising directly or indirectly as a result of reliance on, use of or inability to use any data provided.
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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
Construction & trades
Early childhood & learning
Finance
Franchise & multisite
Hospitality
IT software
Manufacturing & logistics
Medical & healthcare
Professional services
Real estate
Retail
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
Construction & trades
Early childhood & learning
Finance
Franchise & multisite
Hospitality
IT software
Manufacturing & logistics
Medical & healthcare
Professional services
Real estate
Retail
Got questions?
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Happy HR — how it works, what's included, and how to get started.
What is Happy HR software?
Why should my business use Happy HR software?
What features are included in our HR software?
How does Happy HR work?
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.
What makes Happy HR different from other HR software?
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.
Is Happy HR software suitable for small and growing businesses?
Can Happy HR scale with my business?
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.
What support can I get if I have a problem or any other question?
Does Happy HR handle payroll automatically?
Yes, Happy HR automates payroll calculations, tax deductions, award interpretation, superannuation, and payslip generation.
Is Happy HR compliant with Australian payroll laws?
Yes, Happy HR aligns with Fair Work requirements, PAYG withholding, and superannuation obligations.
Does Happy HR integrate with accounting software?
Yes, Happy HR integrates with leading accounting platforms to sync payroll data seamlessly.
How accurate is Happy HR payroll processing?
AI-driven automation significantly reduces human error and ensures high accuracy for payroll calculations and reporting.
Why choose Happy HR over payroll outsourcing?
Happy HR gives businesses full control, real-time insights, and lower long-term costs compared to outsourcing.
How does AI improve HR management?
AI helps automate repetitive tasks, detect compliance risks, and provides predictive workforce insights.
Can Happy HR automate employee onboarding?
Yes, onboarding workflows, document collection, and compliance checks are fully automated.
Does Happy HR provide workforce analytics?
Yes, you get real-time insights into performance, turnover, and workforce costs.
Can AI reduce HR workload?
Absolutely! AI-powered HR tools can significantly reduce admin, freeing teams to focus on strategy.
Is Happy HR compliant with employment laws?
Yes, and the Happy HR platform is continuously updated to reflect current regulations.
How does Happy HR ensure data security?
Can Happy HR assist with audits?
Yes, it provides audit-ready reports and maintains detailed compliance records.
What features does Happy HR include?
Key features include payroll automation, leave management, employee records, onboarding, compliance tracking, and analytics.
Does Happy HR include time and attendance tracking?
Yes, employees can log hours, and managers can track attendance in real time.
Can employees access their own HR data?
Yes, employees have self-service portals for payslips, leave requests, and personal information.
Does Happy HR support remote teams?
Yes, it’s fully cloud-based and accessible from anywhere.
Does Happy HR integrate with other platforms and tools?
Does Happy HR offer API access?
Yes, developers can use APIs to customise integrations.
How easy is it to move from another provider to Happy HR?
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.
How easy is it to set up Happy HR?
How much does Happy HR cost?
Is there a free trial of Happy HR?
Yes, businesses can try Happy HR for 30 days for free before committing.
What support does Happy HR offer?
Happy HR provides customer support, onboarding assistance, and ongoing help resources.
Got questions?
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Happy HR — how it works, what's included, and how to get started.
What is Happy HR software?
Why should my business use Happy HR software?
What features are included in our HR software?
How does Happy HR work?
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.
What makes Happy HR different from other HR software?
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.
Is Happy HR software suitable for small and growing businesses?
Can Happy HR scale with my business?
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.
What support can I get if I have a problem or any other question?
Does Happy HR handle payroll automatically?
Yes, Happy HR automates payroll calculations, tax deductions, award interpretation, superannuation, and payslip generation.
Is Happy HR compliant with Australian payroll laws?
Yes, Happy HR aligns with Fair Work requirements, PAYG withholding, and superannuation obligations.
Does Happy HR integrate with accounting software?
Yes, Happy HR integrates with leading accounting platforms to sync payroll data seamlessly.
How accurate is Happy HR payroll processing?
AI-driven automation significantly reduces human error and ensures high accuracy for payroll calculations and reporting.
Why choose Happy HR over payroll outsourcing?
Happy HR gives businesses full control, real-time insights, and lower long-term costs compared to outsourcing.
How does AI improve HR management?
AI helps automate repetitive tasks, detect compliance risks, and provides predictive workforce insights.
Can Happy HR automate employee onboarding?
Yes, onboarding workflows, document collection, and compliance checks are fully automated.
Does Happy HR provide workforce analytics?
Yes, you get real-time insights into performance, turnover, and workforce costs.
Can AI reduce HR workload?
Absolutely! AI-powered HR tools can significantly reduce admin, freeing teams to focus on strategy.
Is Happy HR compliant with employment laws?
Yes, and the Happy HR platform is continuously updated to reflect current regulations.
How does Happy HR ensure data security?
Can Happy HR assist with audits?
Yes, it provides audit-ready reports and maintains detailed compliance records.
What features does Happy HR include?
Key features include payroll automation, leave management, employee records, onboarding, compliance tracking, and analytics.
Does Happy HR include time and attendance tracking?
Yes, employees can log hours, and managers can track attendance in real time.
Can employees access their own HR data?
Yes, employees have self-service portals for payslips, leave requests, and personal information.
Does Happy HR support remote teams?
Yes, it’s fully cloud-based and accessible from anywhere.
Does Happy HR integrate with other platforms and tools?
Does Happy HR offer API access?
Yes, developers can use APIs to customise integrations.
How easy is it to move from another provider to Happy HR?
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.
How easy is it to set up Happy HR?
How much does Happy HR cost?
Is there a free trial of Happy HR?
Yes, businesses can try Happy HR for 30 days for free before committing.
What support does Happy HR offer?
Happy HR provides customer support, onboarding assistance, and ongoing help resources.
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