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.

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.

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.

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."
"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."
"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."
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Customer feedback

HRIS software that reduces HR admin by 90%

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.

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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.​

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 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.

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.

Got questions?​

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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and keep your team happy — from day one.

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