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HR technology & payroll advisory · Australia & New Zealand

HR technology, done honestly.

For fifteen years we have guided organisations through payroll, HCM and learning systems, from the first question to the system in daily use.

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15
years in HR technology
3
locations: NZ, AU, UK
40+
platforms mapped
12
public sector organisations
32
commercial organisations

Trusted by teams at

  • Kiwibank
  • Air New Zealand
  • Westpac
  • ACC
  • Xero
  • University of Auckland
  • BNZ
  • Inland Revenue
  • Trade Me
  • Belron
  • New Zealand Customs Service
  • NZX
  • TSB
  • New Zealand Defence Force
  • EROAD
  • University of Waikato
  • Heartland Bank
  • Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
  • AA
  • Kainos
  • Sport New Zealand
  • Manawa Energy
  • Southern Cross Hospitals
  • Turners Automotive Group
  • Port of Tauranga
  • Hutt City Council
  • Metlifecare
  • Daifuku Oceania
  • Tāmaki Regeneration Company
  • Inside Consulting
  • Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Who we are

Our DNA is HR first. Our consultants ran HR functions before they specialised in the systems, so the advice starts with people, not software.

We helped businesses navigate their HR technology challenges, from payroll upgrades to learning system implementations. First, we work with you to understand the problem you’re really solving. Then we match it to the right platform and the right plan.

Honesty and integrity come first, so our recommendation is always the one we’d make if we were in your chair.

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The practice

Four stages. One path.

Good HR technology work has a sequence, and every step builds on the one before.

  1. 01 Strategy Set the direction A well communicated vision and pathway for your HR technology journey defines the roadmap today and into tomorrow.
    • Strategy and advisory roadmap
    • Future-state process mapping
    • Current-state process mapping
    • Process improvement and design
  2. 02 Prepare Choose with confidence You need a clear view of the pillars of HR technology, the platforms actually available, and your future requirements, so the shortlist matches the problem.
    • Market scan and SWOT analysis
    • Procurement strategy
    • Independent vendor evaluation
    • HR tech market education kits
  3. 03 Delivery Build and go live A roadmap only works if the business has the people to run it.
    • Roadmap development
    • Project resource planning
    • Implementation support and advice
    • System configuration and build
  4. 04 Support Stay supported We stay through the life of the system.
    • Advisory
    • Support model roadmap
    • Deployment plans
    • People system reviews

Official Workday partner

Get Workday certified with an official partner.

We buy the learning credits, enrol you directly with Workday, and handle the admin. You do not need to work for a partner employer to earn a Workday Pro certification.

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Workday Innovation Partner Workday Sales Partner Workday Services Partner
Tracks
All Workday Pro Certification Tracks
Format
Instructor-led or self-paced
Training credit
US$650–$800, by volume
Recognition
Global, by Workday
Trained with us
25+ learners

Testimonials

  • The quality of the people on the EvokeHR team was extremely high, and we trusted them implicitly throughout the project.

    I highly recommend EvokeHR to any organisation seeking a trusted partner with exceptional expertise in HR software. From the outset, their team demonstrated a level of expertise and knowledge that instilled confidence in our own team. Their guidance and support during the product selection and implementation process and their ability to understand and meet our requirements was invaluable.

    Justine Hastings General Manager, Kiwibank

  • We have put the requests out there for a number of unicorns and the unicorns have been delivered.

    Chris and the Evoke team have been crucial in helping our business find the talent we need to deliver some critical HR projects.

    Melanie Ilich Head of Employee Experience, Westpac New Zealand

  • Thanks for all your help, I consider the “selection of the HRIS” a success.

    We selected and qualified a suitable solution. Including implementation partner and pricing. … Thanks for all your help and flexibility.

    Turners Auctions

Insights

From the field.

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Best-of-Breed vs. All-in-One HR Technology Solutions

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People Systems and an Aging Workforce

Statistics from 2020 show the average working age in AU and NZ was between 37 and 40 years. Also 22% – 25% of the overall workforce is 55 years and over,…

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HR Tech Sessions

No pitches. Just conversation.

Speaker sessions and networking meetups across Australia and New Zealand for people who do the work in HR, payroll, people analytics and technology.

Upcoming and past events

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Tell us the problem you are trying to solve. We will help you see the path, the effort, and the options.

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