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Employment Hero (free recruitment/ATS)

Australian HR and payroll platform offers a free recruitment/ATS tier ($0/month) with candidate pipeline, scoring, and 50 complimentary AI video interviews, no HR/payroll subscription required.

Employment HeroUpdated weekly · checked 5 h ago

Employment Hero (free recruitment/ATS) is a security, legal and HR perk from Employment Hero, offering a free recruitment tier, for startups in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and 3 other regions, no funding required.

Value
Free
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
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What you get

Inside Employment Hero (free recruitment/ATS)

Free applicant-tracking system for startups hiring, from an Australian HR/payroll suite.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

free-atsno-subscription-required
Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada
Recurring / expiry
Ongoing free tier
How to claim

How to apply for Employment Hero (free recruitment/ATS)

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
Steps to apply
  1. 1Sign up for the free recruitment plan on the pricing page.
Good to know: Only the recruitment/ATS tier is free; HR and payroll are paid. 50 AI video interviews are a one-off allowance. Added 2026-08-18; source URL verified live and on the provider's own domain.
Apply at Employment Hero

Source: The provider's official program page

Value is the headline maximum Employment Hero advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not affiliated with the programs listed. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
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Questions

Employment Hero (free recruitment/ATS): common questions

What do you get with Employment Hero (free recruitment/ATS)?

Employment Hero (free recruitment/ATS) offers a free recruitment tier.

Who qualifies for Employment Hero (free recruitment/ATS)?

Employment Hero (free recruitment/ATS) is for startups in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and 3 other regions, no funding required.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Employment Hero (free recruitment/ATS)?

No. Employment Hero (free recruitment/ATS) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Employment Hero (free recruitment/ATS)?

Sign up for the free recruitment plan on the pricing page.

How long do I have to use Employment Hero (free recruitment/ATS), and does it expire?

Ongoing free tier

Is Employment Hero (free recruitment/ATS) available outside the US?

Employment Hero (free recruitment/ATS) is available in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and 3 other regions.

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