PageUp is an Australian-built Human Capital Management (HCM) platform focused on end-to-end talent management.
It brings together recruitment, onboarding, learning, performance, and succession planning in one cloud-based solution – designed to help organisations attract, engage, and grow their people at scale.
Well established in higher education, healthcare, government, and professional services, PageUp is often shortlisted by HR leaders seeking to modernise fragmented hiring and development tools without replacing their entire HRIS. Its ability to integrate with existing payroll and core HR platforms makes it an attractive option for businesses that want to enhance talent outcomes while maintaining operational continuity.
This page outlines PageUp’s core capabilities, ideal fit, and how to determine if it aligns with your workforce strategy.
Which organisations is PageUp Talent Acquisition: Independent ATS and Onboarding Overview best suited for?
- Mid-sized to large organisations with complex hiring and development needs
- HR teams looking to unify talent acquisition, onboarding, learning, and performance
- Organisations already using a separate HRIS or payroll system
- Businesses with high compliance, audit, or public sector obligations
- Industries including higher education, healthcare, government, retail, and professional services
Common Considerations:
- Not a full core HR or payroll system – works best when layered onto an existing HRIS
- Some modules may require configuration to suit unique business structures
- May be more than needed for small teams or basic recruitment processes
- LMS and performance features are effective but less advanced than some best-of-breed tools
Common Opportunities:
- End-to-end talent management in one modular platform
- Strong recruitment and onboarding workflows with a focus on user experience
- Australian-developed with local support and compliance features
- Deep experience in public and regulated sectors
- Integration-friendly architecture with most HR systems
Alternative Enterprise Platforms
- ELMO – a locally hosted HCM suite with broader HR and payroll functionality
- Workday – for organisations wanting a unified HCM and planning platform
- SAP SuccessFactors – strong global solution for learning, performance, and compliance
- Oracle HCM – for large, complex organisations seeking advanced integration
- Employment Hero – ideal for smaller teams needing rapid deployment and local payroll
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