About the role
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.
What You'll Do Build and maintain custom WordPress functionality across a large-scale multisite platform Develop custom Gutenberg blocks, templates and reusable website components Build responsive user experiences using React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS and JavaScript Collaborate closely with designers, SEO specialists and growth teams to deliver high-quality website experiences Improve website performance, maintainability and user experience Write clean, maintainable code and implement automated testing (e.g., Unit/Integration tests) to ensure continuous delivery without regression Use AI as a core part of your daily workflow to accelerate delivery and improve decision making Take ownership of work from idea through to production
What We're Looking For Strong experience with modern WordPress development, including custom Gutenberg blocks, themes, plugins and multisite environments Solid PHP and frontend engineering skills, including React and TypeScript Ability to balance speed and quality, pragmatically deliver fast MVP solutions for growth experiments without overengineering Strong ownership and the ability to independently deliver production-ready solutions Comfortable working in fast-moving environments where priorities evolve and ambiguity is normal A strong eye for quality, usability and attention to detail AI is already a natural part of how you work, not something you're just starting to explore Comfortable collaborating remotely and communicating in English 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
