Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Employment Hero

Replace Employment Hero with a custom build. All-In-One HR, Payroll & Hiring Platform

1-2 Weeks
102 features6 integrations1-2 weeks

Estimated Timeline

Based on 102 features at 1-2 Weeks difficulty, expect about 1-2 weeks with AI-assisted development.

1
Planning & architecture
1-2 days
2
Core features (Phase 1)
3-4 days
3
Advanced features (Phase 2)
3-4 days
4
Testing & deployment
1-2 days

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 102 features

Recruitment(23 features)

Applicant Tracking System

Manage job ads, candidates, interviews and onboarding

Blind Screening

Hide identifying details to reduce unconscious bias

Bulk Candidate Actions

Manage multiple candidates at once with bulk actions

Candidate Experience Customisation

Customise candidate experience levels sources and rejection reasons

Custom Candidate Tags

Create your own tags for candidate organisation

+18 more in this category

Compliance(12 features)

Advanced Template Editor

Customise templates to suit your organisation

Asset Register

Track company equipment assigned to employees

Bulk Issue Documents

Send documents to multiple employees at once

Bulk Upload Documents

Upload large volumes of employee documents

Bulk VEVO Checks

Run work eligibility checks in bulk (AU only)

+7 more in this category

HR(10 features)

Awards in Employee File

View payroll awards linked to employee profiles (requires Employment Hero Payroll integration)

Custom Fields

Create custom fields for enhanced data capture

Employee File Management

Maintain secure digital employee records

HeroForce Employee Management

Manage multiple employment entities in one platform

HR Advisory & RepresentationPremium

Expert-led advice, compliance checks, and representation in claims

+5 more in this category

Time Tracking(10 features)

Advanced TimesheetsPremium

Track time by worksite role and position

Basic TimesheetsPremium

Track employee hours by cost centre

BudgetingPremium

Forecast labour costs against rostered hours

Clock in via EH WorkPremium

Employees clock in using the EH Work app

GeofencingPremium

Restrict clock-ins to approved locations

+5 more in this category

Payroll(9 features)

Award Interpretation

Fair Work compliant modern award calculations

Compensation Management

Plan and manage salary reviews

Custom Work Hours

Set individual employee work schedules

Expense Management

Submit approve and track employee expenses

Intelligent Payroll

Run compliant payroll with built-in automation

+4 more in this category

Engagement(8 features)

Company Feed

Share company announcements and updates

Company Values

Align recognition to company values

Custom Survey Templates

Use pre-built employee survey templates

Engagement Surveys

Create and distribute engagement surveys

Happiness Survey

Measure employee engagement and sentiment

+3 more in this category

Onboarding(7 features)

Custom Onboarding Fields

Capture additional onboarding information

Employee Onboarding Wizard

Guide new hires through a structured onboarding journey

Independent Contractor Onboarding Wizard

Digitally onboard independent contractors

Induction Content

Deliver policies training and welcome materials

Medical Disclosure Statement

Collect health and safety disclosures digitally

+2 more in this category

Integration(6 features)

Calendly Integration

Allow candidates to self-book interviews via Calendly

Careers Page API

Automatically publish job listings to your company website

Gmail Integration for Interview Scheduling

Sync interviews directly with Google Calendar

Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 Integration

Automatically create employee user accounts

Job Board Integrations

Post roles to leading job boards directly from Employment Hero

+1 more in this category

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Employment Hero

Monthly$10/mo
Yearly$120/yr
5-Year Total$600

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~15 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyModerate

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$120
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$360
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$600
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 102 features at moderate complexity.

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