Happy HR review
A broad HR and payroll platform with low entry pricing for small teams.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Happy HR is a cloud-based HR platform for Australian businesses, combining recruitment, employee records, onboarding, leave, performance, rostering, timesheets, learning, reporting, payroll integrations, and employee self-service. It supports web, iOS, Android, and API access, with mobile tools for documents, leave requests, timesheets, performance activities, and learning. The broad feature set suits small teams that want to consolidate HR processes, while its company-size fit also includes mid-market and enterprise organisations.
Pricing is modular. The Free recruitment plan costs $0 per employee per month on monthly billing and includes job advertising, candidate matching, and talent pool management. Self-guided and Pro are listed at $12 per employee per month on annual billing; both include full platform access, while Pro adds a dedicated HR consultant and employee lifecycle management. Payroll Standard is $4 per employee per month monthly, and Payroll + is $6 with a pay conditions engine, compliant awards, rostering, and a time and attendance kiosk. Premium outsourced payroll costs $19.95 weekly or $14.95 fortnightly per employee per month. A Pro setup fee covers account configuration, an HR audit, position descriptions, and training. A 30-day trial is available, and the published plans also show an $8 per-user-per-month starting price.
Integration is a practical strength for teams already using payroll, accounting, rostering, or automation tools. Happy HR lists 30 integrations, including Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Reckon, Tanda, Deputy, Zapier, Sage Intacct, FreshBooks, and Zoho Books. ISO 27001 and PCI DSS are listed compliance signals, while support is provided through email and documentation. Choose Happy HR if you want one platform spanning core HR and workforce administration with mobile access. Consider another option if you need a narrower product, a simpler pricing structure, or support beyond email and documentation.
Happy HR pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free recruitment plan covers job advertising and candidate matching
- Covers HR, payroll, rostering, timesheets, learning, and performance
- iOS and Android apps support employee self-service
- Where it doesn't
- Pricing varies between the advertised $8 starting price and $12 platform plans
- Payroll, premium services, and setup can add to the total cost
- Support channels are limited to email and documentation
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