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Sage HR

Modular HR add-on to Sage Accounting covering core HR, leave, performance, and onboarding. AU pricing is quote-only and AU market presence is limited compared to local specialists.

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SMBs already using Sage Accounting wanting integrated HR. Limited AU presence compared with Employment Hero or ELMO.

Per employee
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Base fee
Quote
AU Fair Work
Limited
Payroll
Native (Sage Payroll)
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Pricing breakdown

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How Sage HR compares

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Per employee
Quote
Min cost /mo
Quote
AU Fair Work
Limited
Payroll
Native (Sage Payroll)
STP Phase 2
Yes
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Per employee
Quote
Min cost /mo
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AU Fair Work
Yes
Payroll
Native
STP Phase 2
Yes
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Common questions about Sage HR for hr software

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  • Sage HR pricing for Australian customers is quote-only. There is no publicly listed AUD rate. Pricing is modular: each additional capability such as performance management, timesheets, shift scheduling, expenses, and recruitment is priced separately on top of the core HR and leave module. Month-to-month billing is available, which is more flexible than the annual-only contracts typical among competitors.

  • Sage HR does not include payroll natively within the HR module, but it integrates with Sage Payroll, which is STP Phase 2 compliant for Australian businesses. Xero is also supported via API for businesses that prefer a different payroll provider. STP reporting to the ATO is handled through whichever connected payroll engine the business uses.

  • Sage HR is a UK-built platform and does not include built-in Modern Award interpretation or Fair Work Act-specific compliance tooling. Australian compliance coverage is more limited than that of locally built platforms such as Employment Hero or ELMO. Businesses with complex award obligations should verify specific compliance capabilities with Sage before purchasing.

  • Sage HR is best suited to small and mid-sized businesses already using Sage Accounting or Sage Payroll, where the native integration simplifies HR and payroll data flow. For businesses not already in the Sage ecosystem, AU-built platforms typically offer stronger local compliance and a more established support network in Australia.

  • Sage HR covers core employee records, leave management, onboarding, performance reviews, document management, and employee self-service via a mobile app. Recruitment (ATS) and learning management are available as add-on modules. The modular structure means businesses can start with a lean setup and expand over time.

  • Sage HR is more mature in the UK and European markets. Its Australian presence and local partner network are more limited compared with Employment Hero and ELMO. This is worth considering for onboarding support, local compliance guidance, and the availability of AU-based customer service.

Strengths and trade-offs

Pros

  • Integrates natively with Sage Accounting and Sage Payroll
  • Modular pricing across HR, ATS, performance, learning
  • Mature in UK and Europe
  • Month-to-month billing available

Cons

  • Limited AU market presence and partner network
  • AU pricing not publicly listed
  • Less Fair-Work-specific compliance tooling than AU-built peers
  • Best fit for businesses already on Sage

About Sage HR

Sage HR is the HR module that sits alongside Sage Accounting and Sage Payroll. It covers core HR records, leave, onboarding, performance, and reporting, with optional modules for recruitment and learning. AU pricing is quote-only and priced per employee. AU market presence is more limited than Employment Hero or ELMO, and the product is better known in the UK and Europe.

Sage HR was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

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