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AI-powered HR, payroll, hiring and rostering — all in one platform.
Find and employ talent on-demand, locally or globally without the administrative complexity.
Find the best talent — from over 2 million jobseekers screened by our AI recruitment agent.
From onboarding to HR advisory and questions answered by AI. Compliance concerns, gone.
AI runs accurate payroll on time, every time — for local, global and on-demand teams.
Photo capture, geo-tracking and AI smarts provide reliable time and attendance data.
Perks, Earned Wage Access, Learning, Employee Assistance Program, Insurance and more.
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Screen thousands of candidates, delivering ranked shortlists in minutes.
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Screen thousands of candidates, delivering ranked shortlists in minutes.
Shortlist candidates more efficiently — reduce manual screening & time-to-hire by 90%.
Cut cost-per-hire significantly by automating the repetitive parts of recruitment.
Screen from candidates you source or tap directly into our job-ready pool.
Faster answers to HR questions, fewer support tickets, more compliance.
AI provides instant answers to employee questions
Spend less on admin, more on strategic initiatives that actually move your business forward.
Real-time policy and contract updates are applied automatically.
Hero AI processes payroll in seconds, identifying anomalies for you to approve.
Complex award interpretations and leave accruals computed instantly and accurately.
AI flags unusual patterns like overtime spikes before they reach the pay run.
Same-day payments via New Payments Platform infrastructure — no delays.
See how HeroForce and Hero AI make end-to-end employment easy by doing the hard work for you.
“Hero AI handles compliance, onboarding, payroll queries — we went from hours of admin to almost nothing.”
Sarah M. HR Manager
Start kicking goals with our work management system.
Leave requests, timesheets, money & work perks, all in one easy app.
Celebrate wins, shoutout your team & stay across updates.
Complete critical training, set goals & grow your career
Australia's best employers provide access to the best perks.
Access your money as soon as you've earned it.
Make your salary go further with discounts & cashback perks.
Build wellness at work with our Employee Assistance Program.
Download the app and manage work, pay, and perks on the go.
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See how HeroForce and Hero AI make end-to-end employment easy by doing the hard work for you.
Find and employ talent on-demand, locally or globally without the administrative complexity.
Find the best talent — from over 2 million jobseekers screened by our AI recruitment agent.
From onboarding to HR advisory and questions answered by AI. Compliance concerns, gone.
AI runs accurate payroll on time, every time — for local, global and on-demand teams.
Photo capture, geo-tracking and AI smarts provide reliable time and attendance data.
Perks, Earned Wage Access, Learning, Employee Assistance Program, Insurance and more.
Screen thousands of candidates, delivering ranked shortlists in minutes.
Shortlist candidates more efficiently — reduce manual screening & time-to-hire by 90%.
Cut cost-per-hire significantly by automating the repetitive parts of recruitment.
Screen from candidates you source or tap directly into our job-ready pool.
Faster answers to HR questions, fewer support tickets, more compliance.
AI provides instant answers to employee questions — so your team can focus on real work.
Spend less on admin, more on strategic initiatives that actually move your business forward.
Real-time policy and contract updates are applied automatically.
Hero AI processes payroll in seconds, identifying anomalies for you to approve.
Complex award interpretations and leave accruals computed instantly and accurately.
AI flags unusual patterns like overtime spikes before they reach the pay run.
Same-day payments via New Payments Platform infrastructure — no delays.
AI-powered HR, payroll, hiring and rostering — all in one platform.
“Hero AI handles compliance, onboarding, payroll queries — we went from hours of admin to almost nothing.”
Sarah M. HR Manager
Start kicking goals with our work management system.
Leave requests, timesheets, money & work perks, all in one easy app.
Celebrate wins, shoutout your team & stay across updates.
Complete critical training, set goals & grow your career
Australia's best employers provide access to the best perks.
Access your money as soon as you've earned it.
Make your salary go further with discounts & cashback perks.
Build wellness at work with our Employee Assistance Program.
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Download the app and manage work, pay, and perks on the go.
Trending
Article AI in HR recruitment: a practical guide to skills-based hiring 6 min read Article The benefits of AI in HR: a practical guide for Australian employers 6 min read Article How to automate employee onboarding with AI 9 min read Article AI workforce planning: How to future-proof your talent strategy 7 min readResource Types
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Payroll & Finance
Remote Work
Workplace Compliance
Wellbeing
Hiring
Culture & Engagement
AI in the Workplace
Future of Work
Employee Experience
Global Hiring
Performance Management
Government Grants
Employee Retention
Global Employment
HR Strategy
Saving Costs
Growing your Business
Partner Resources
All Topics
CEO & Co-Founder – 91±¬ÁÏ
Ben Thompson is the CEO and co-founder of 91±¬ÁÏ; Australia’s first all-in-one HR, payroll and employee benefits platform. Under his leadership, 91±¬ÁÏ has grown from a startup into a $3 billion global business helping thousands of companies manage and empower their teams.
A solicitor turned entrepreneur and economist, Ben has a distinguished background spanning employment law, banking and finance. His expertise lies in simplifying employment for small businesses and improving the financial wellbeing of employees. Through multiple ventures and investments, Ben continues to drive innovation in HR technology, compliance and workforce management.
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Additional credentials in economics and business leadership
EY Entrepreneur of the Year (National Finalist)
Deloitte Technology Fast 50 (2018): Ranked #12 in Australia
HRD Gold Medalist (2018): Human Capital Management Systems
HRD Gold Medalist (2018): Rewards and Recognition for Service Provider
Dynamic Business Top 10 Entrepreneurs: Ranked #2
HRD Employer of Choice (2018)
Most Innovative Tech Leaders (2025)
Forbes Summit Speaker
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