The HR system for when "basic" isn't enough

You’ve outgrown your current software and the manual work-arounds are becoming a risk. Scale your operations with enterprise-grade compliance and intelligence.

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“The time and support we have received from the team throughout the whole journey has been amazing. EmployeeConnect have been able to tailor their platform to our businesses individual needs.”
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Great application Overall: Excellent experience. Very happy with the outcome. Pros: Great tool and very engaging implementation team Cons: Lost of customisation required but in the end it gave us a better outcome.
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Excellent all round. Overall: Excellent. I am incredibly impressed with the product and the training team. [sensitive content hidden] particularly need a big thank you for such great support. They explain things really well, they are always available, they are lovely to deal with and very patient - attending to any needs we have. Pros: Very supportive training and great back up when you go live so you know you have people to rely on to assist you. The ease of using this program for Managers and Employee has a great response and Managers are keen to use the system. Cons: For the person in charge of the highest security there is a bit to learn but once you learn, it all makes sense and works in a logical and sequential order. Just (with all systems) there is a bit to learn. I think the Knowledgebase could be easier to look things up.
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Words from a Newbie to the System Overall: It has been an amazing journey to get up and running and we are not finished yet. While we are in and working there are still some modules to go before we are fully functional. Our support teams from Employee Connect know their stuff and it's a bit frightening when they appear to read your mind! It's been fun and frustrating at the same time, you need to take the time to get the inputs right to be able to get the outputs you're looking for. We have learned a lot along the way. As we do put more modules on we will see why having a one-stop shop was worth the effort. We had thought the time zones would be a problem but they in fact work well for us - we do in the day and cross with Australia which means answers in our inbox the following morning; while working with [sensitive content hidden] in his time zone was just as good - he worked while we slept and vice versa so responses were there ready when we started our day. Pros: Incorporating the modular format to encompass HR system and Health and Safety in an easy to use platform. Cons: Some of the reporting functions we had been use to we will need to look at how best to create in Employee Connect.
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EC Review Pros: The system is easy for employees to navigate, and the implementation was a supportive process. Cons: Better customization with contracts and letter variations.
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EmployeeConnect - A positive impact to the way we work. Overall: Overall, we feel that EC is going to have a positive influence over the way we work. Getting started with setting up with our system certainly identified areas in which we needed to improve/build on. We were looking for a way forward, a program in which allowed our business to improve the employee’s experience, move with the times, be able to closely monitor employment history and terms and conditions, and as a company we also pride ourselves with our goal to be the best, so this certainly gives us that point of difference to our competitors within the industry. Pros: - Ability to share company’s documents – AMAZING- Being able to have Subcontractors recorded within the system too- Being able to have multiple companies set up- Moving forward the new way to handle our team’s information and track changes etc- Workflows – being so customisable- Being able to customise the system to the way we work – IT team/Development Team setting up additional alerts for us Cons: Mobile App - ability to have within the app would be good. Some minor integration costs that weren't noted within the contract. Inability to merge electronic signature onto signed/accepted docs.
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A great HR system Pros: EmployeeConnect is a user friendly system and an effective one stop shop for all our HR needs so that we don't need to use multiple systems/platforms. We are also given friendly and quick support by the team. Cons: There are no significant cons that I can identify. Every system has its limitations so just stay realistic.
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EmployeeConnect Review Overall: The EmployeeConnect team played a pivotal role in assisting us with the redesign of our employee lifecycle programs and experiences, they took the time to understand our business needs and collaborated with us to tailor the product to align with our requirements. Pros: The EmployeeConnect software has significantly enhanced our employee lifecycle programs, resulting in heightened process efficiency through workflow automation and a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to use and navigate. Would highly recommend! Cons: The integration with KeyPay requires continued development, with ongoing efforts aimed at automating the workflow for employee lifecycle changes. Once this is finalised it will create a seamless connection between HR processes and payroll functions.
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All your HR needs in one place Pros: We mainly use Employee Management (onboarding, offboarding and movements). We have templates in the system and it's easy to select the changes from a few drop down menus and apply the changes. The onboarding process for employees is also great, allowing digital signatures & monitoring of onboarding completion. It's great at empowering employees to have the ability to change their own personal information securely and confidently as well as the ability to apply for leave. We will be looking to implement more features in the near future. Cons: Some of the system management functionality can be difficult to find and there is limited access to update business processes that we can change ourselves. EmployeeConnect only integrates with KeyPay overnight, would prefer integration occurs more often or even instantly, however, saying that you can force integration manually.
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User Friendly Pros: Onboarding is much more smoother since we signed up to EmployeeConnect. Cons: I feel like the reporting function can be improved. Layout out of reports etc.

Ready to Graduate to EmployeeConnect?
A 3-Point Self-Assessment

EmployeeConnect is an Australian cloud-based HRIS platform designed for organisations with 100–1,500 employees. The platform covers the full employee lifecycle — payroll and award interpretation, onboarding, performance management, rostering, and workforce analytics — from a single database. EmployeeConnect supports over 100 Australian Modern Awards and is ISO27001 certified. The platform is used by employers in aged care, healthcare, community services, manufacturing, and professional services sectors.

 

If you’re still unsure if EmployeeConnect is right for you, answer these three questions:

If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of these, your business needs a comprehensive HRIS to mitigate risk and scale effectively.

The Real Cost of Sticking with a
Starter Tool

Moving to a comprehensive HRIS is an investment, but the true cost is in staying put.

Stop paying your team to manually manage complexity and chase down errors. An upgrade to a comprehensive HRIS like EmployeeConnect pays for itself by reducing mistakes, eliminating expensive payroll fines, and freeing up management time for strategic work.

Our scalable solution is flexibly priced and ensures you only pay for the complexity you need, with no hidden fees.

Proven Success: Why Businesses Choose to
Upgrade to EmployeeConnect

The Critical Difference:
Starter Tool vs. EmployeeConnect HRIS

The most effective way to see if you have outgrown your current system is to compare its capabilities against the needs of a scaling business.

Your "Starter" Tools EmployeeConnect

Complex Award Payroll

Relies on manual interpretation or simple rules; high risk of errors and fines.

Automated Award Interpretation that calculates complex shift allowances and overtime with near-perfect accuracy.

Data Flow & Integration

HR and payroll data are in separate systems (siloed); requires manual data transfer.

A single, all-in-one platform where all data flows instantly from HR to Payroll and back, eliminating costly mistakes.

Recruitment & Onboarding

Uses external documents and separate checklists for new hires.

Integrated workflows that automatically create a profile, contract, and payroll record for the new employee in one step.

Strategic Reporting

Basic exportable reports that require extensive spreadsheet analysis.

Real-time, sophisticated dashboards on employee costs, turnover, and pay equity for strategic decision-making.

Support

General customer service or forums; slow response times for critical issues.

Dedicated, specialised Australian support who understand your complex compliance questions.

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The EmployeeConnect  Difference

Proven & Secure

With two decades of experience, our cloud HR system is built to enterprise standards and is ISO27001 certified.

Built for Your Future

We’re on a continuous innovation roadmap, ensuring our platform always stays ahead of the curve and grows with your business.

Designed for Your Business

Our toolkit makes customization easy, ensuring the system adapts to your unique processes and delivers a perfect-fit user experience.

Global Reach, Local Solutions

Global Reach, Local Solutions

Support the unique needs of a global workforce with our multilingual capability and localized configuration.

The Power of an All-in-One Platform

Unlike scattered, single-purpose tools, our fully integrated system unifies your HR, payroll, and people data in one place, eliminating manual work and data silos.

Data Driven Decisions

We turn your HR data into powerful insights, enabling you to make real-time, strategic decisions with confidence.

Why Partner With EmployeeConnect

Workflow Driven Systems

We believe a great HR system should do more than just store data. Our platform is powered by robust, automated workflows that streamline your processes, enforce compliance, and reduce manual work across your entire organisation

Dedicated Local Support

We are a trusted Australian partner, not just a vendor. You will work with a dedicated team that provides high-touch, personal service, ensuring a seamless implementation and ongoing support that's always just a phone call away.

A Solution That Adapts to You

Your business is unique, and your HR system should be, too. Our platform is fully customisable to meet your bespoke needs, allowing you to configure everything from user experiences to complex workflows without compromising on functionality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our demo is a personalized, no-pressure walkthrough of our platform. We'll listen to your unique business needs and show you the specific features that can help solve your challenges, answer all your questions, and demonstrate how our system works in practice.

The demo is for anyone involved in the decision-making process. We often present to HR Managers, Business Owners, CEOs, and HR Directors who are looking to improve their people management and payroll processes.

A typical demo takes around 30-45 minutes. We can adjust the length to fit your schedule.

Yes, the demo is completely free, and there is absolutely no obligation to buy. This is simply an opportunity for you to see our platform in action and decide if it's the right fit for your business.

Absolutely. Our system is specifically designed to help businesses transition from manual, spreadsheet-based processes to a modern, automated, and streamlined HRIS. We'll show you how easy it is to migrate your data and get started.

Yes, we have extensive experience helping businesses migrate from legacy or outdated systems. Our dedicated implementation team will handle the process for you, ensuring a seamless and risk-free transition.

EmployeeConnect pricing is tailored to organisation size and module selection. Request a personalised quote by booking a demo — pricing typically starts from a per-employee per-month model with no hidden setup fees.

Yes. EmployeeConnect is ISO27001 certified, ensuring enterprise-grade information security management. The platform also undergoes regular penetration testing and security audits.

EmployeeConnect covers over 100 Australian Modern Awards including SCHADS Award, Security Services Award, Nursing Award, Aged Care Award, General Retail Industry Award, and Manufacturing and Associated Industries Award. Full award coverage is maintained as rates change.

Yes. EmployeeConnect offers pre-built integrations with Xero, MYOB, Outlook, Google Workspace, and other common business applications. API access is also available for custom integrations.