Platform Configuration Specialist - Remote

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone around the world. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since launching in 2014, we've grown from startup to global scale, reaching a valuation of over $2 billion and building a presence across six countries, with even more growth ahead. We now serve over 350,000 SMEs, pay more than 3 million employees, and support a growing pool of job seekers finding their next role through our platform.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we're proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

• We are Mission First – Our Mission determines what we work on, where we invest, and where we focus. Every decision runs through a single filter: does this accelerate our Mission?
• We are Remote First – We champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy.
• We are AI First – We are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it's a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale.
• We Live by Our Values – We role model our values 100% of the time.
• We Expect High Performance – We set a high standard and we're not satisfied with being average.

This role

Our Customer Experience teams are responsible for delivering the Employment Hero HR and Payroll onboarding experience for our customers. Platform Configuration Specialists work as part of a cross-functional onboarding team to drive successful outcomes for customers and partners throughout their onboarding journey.

This role is responsible for gathering customer requirements, configuring the Employment Hero HR and Payroll platform, and ensuring the platform is accurately configured to meet customer requirements and agreed outcomes.

You will work closely with Onboarding Consultants to deliver successful onboarding outcomes for our customers.

Day-to-day, this role supports our internal teams on all aspects of platform configuration. Your primary focus is to ensure accurate and timely system configuration, maintain data quality, identify and resolve configuration issues, and complete administration across Salesforce and other project management systems. You will communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to support the successful delivery of customer onboardings.

Our platform and our business are constantly evolving. To be successful, you will need to communicate effectively, influence stakeholders, prioritise competing tasks, and consistently drive positive customer outcomes.

Your key focus areas will be:

• Support the end-to-end onboarding experience by performing platform configuration, validating system configuration, analysing configuration issues, and delivering appropriate resolutions and action plans.
• Lead the platform configuration activities throughout customer onboardings, following Employment Hero best practice.
• Ensure customer requirements are captured accurately and translated into platform configuration.
• Assist with troubleshooting customer queries and coordinate with internal teams to support successful onboarding outcomes.
• Ensure onboarding tasks are completed accurately and within agreed timeframes.
• Complete administrative activities, including Salesforce updates, data validation, project updates and other ad hoc requests.
• Ensure the quality, integrity and security of customer data.
• Investigate and resolve customer onboarding challenges through thorough testing and validation.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to continuous improvements that support platform configuration and onboarding delivery.
• Meet and exceed KPIs while following all Employment Hero policies, procedures and standard operating processes.

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact.

For this role, you’ll also bring:

• 3+ years' experience in UK payroll onboarding, payroll consulting, payroll administration or a SaaS platform configuration environment.
• 3+ years' experience in HR onboarding, HR consulting, HR administration or a SaaS platform configuration environment.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder engagement and stakeholder management.
• Experience processing, validating and reviewing large data sets.
• Experience administering an HR Information System (HRIS) and/or payroll system.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don't just talk about a better way to work. We live it.

Joining Employment Hero means you'll:

• Work in a remote-first environment, giving you the autonomy to do your best work while delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Be trusted to own your work, make decisions, and have a real impact from day one.
• Access cutting-edge AI tools and technology that help you move faster, think bigger, and amplify your expertise.
• Surround yourself with ambitious, high-performing teammates who will challenge, support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.
• Own ESOP (Employee Share Options) in one of the world's fastest-growing technology companies, so you can share in the value you help create.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous parental leave, subsidised egg freezing, a home office allowance, and outstanding learning and development opportunities to support your growth.
• Connect with colleagues from around the world at our Annual Global Gathering. We've celebrated together in Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and Dubai, and can't wait to meet in the Gold Coast, Australia, in September 2026.

Privacy and AI Notices

• AI Notice: We’re AI-first, so may use AI tools to review your applications and support our early interviewing and hiring process. They help us cut the noise, surface great talent fast and make sure every candidate gets a fair, consistent experience.
• We verify candidate identity and location as part of our hiring process.
• Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.
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