Employment Hero, a global leader in employment technology, surpassed A$300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), marking a tenfold increase in just over five years. The company also maintained EBITDA profitability on both a monthly and a year-to-date basis, accelerating growth at scale.
In the first half of 2025, Employment Hero added over A$30 million in new ARR and completed its strategic acquisition of Canadian HR and payroll platform Humi in January. The company achieved its first EBITDA-positive month in December 2024 and continues on track to deliver its first full EBITDA-positive year.
Supporting Hundreds of Thousands of Businesses Worldwide
Employment Hero now serves 350,000 businesses globally, including Canada, through its award-winning Employment Operating System (eOS). The platform unifies HR, payroll, recruitment, and employee engagement tools, simplifying and optimizing the entire employment lifecycle.
Ben Thompson, CEO and Co-founder of Employment Hero, said: “When Dave Tong and I founded Employment Hero over a decade ago, we aimed to equip employers to manage, pay, and grow their teams confidently. Reaching A$300 million ARR while maintaining profitability reflects the value we deliver daily to businesses using our platform. We remain focused on simplifying employment and empowering SMBs to operate like the world’s largest companies.”
Craig Blair, Partner and Founder at Airtree, commented: “Employment Hero’s growth and profitability highlight the platform’s strength and Ben Thompson’s clear vision. Supporting hundreds of thousands of businesses across multiple markets, Employment Hero continues to expand as a leading employment operating system.”
SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance Highlights Security Commitment
Employment Hero earned SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, a recognized benchmark for security, availability, and confidentiality. This achievement strengthens customer trust and ensures robust data protection. An independent audit by Global Compliance Certification confirmed the platform met all AICPA standards without exception.
Kevin Kliman, President of Canadian Operations, said: “Achieving SOC 2 Type 2 certification demonstrates our commitment to protecting sensitive customer data. Canadian businesses can trust our platform is secure, reliable, and ready to support their growth.”
Global Expansion and Market Leadership
Employment Hero has expanded its workforce globally while building a strong presence in Canada. The company now joins the ranks of Australian unicorns such as Canva, Atlassian, and Airwallex. Continued ARR growth reinforces its position as a top HR and employment platform for small and medium-sized businesses.
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News Source: Businesswire.com
