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EMPLOYEE SCHEDULING SOFTWARE

Free Staff Rostering

Simplify employee scheduling across multiple locations, achieve complete visibility, and roster staff accurately based on budget - all for free.

Forget spreadsheets and endless admin

Set up your roster in minutes

Roster the right people, at the right times, in the right places. Easily fill shifts based on employee availability & certifications, all within your pre-set budget.

No more missed shifts

Avoid missed shifts and understaffing with InApp Alerts & Reminders. Give your team access to rosters on the go, and ensure they’re in the right place at the right time.

Manage changes without picking up the phone

Sudden gap in the schedule? We’ve got you covered. Adjust the roster in real time in app, with no phone calls or admin required. Provide more autonomy to your employees with ShiftSwap, Shift Bidding & more.

Australia’s best Free Rostering Software

Keep your team refreshed, 
without missing a beat

Maximise productivity and service quality by scheduling rest and meal breaks seamlessly. Use our intuitive break planner to avoid overlaps and maintain coverage, so your team stays rested and your business runs smoothly all day long.

Roster staff based on certifications and experience

Easily roster the right staff every time with all employee info, skills, and certifications in one place. Whether it's first aid or machinery operation, our app ensures you're assigning qualified team members to each shift for seamless compliance and performance.

Set and forget the perfect roster

Save time and reduce admin with reusable schedule templates. Set up recurring rosters in just a few clicks, so your team’s shifts are always organised and ready to go.

Manage a distributed team, at a glance

Easily manage your roster with a full dashboard overview. Share updates via the newsfeed, track tasks with a to-do list, and access the staff directory for quick employee details. Plus, boost morale by giving shout-outs and recognition, all in one simple platform.

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Get Ahead with the Best Free Rostering Tool

Be the first to access our powerful features and get personalised setup assistance.

You will get these features 100% for free with our scheduling software:

Free Rostering Tool Features

Rostering Premium (Coming Soon)

Free Rostering Tool Features

Rostering Premium (Coming Soon)

Shift Swapping
Awards
Find Replacement
Availability Management
Unavailability
Payroll Integration
Leave Visibility
Reporting
Rostering Templates
Advanced Leave Management
Meal & Rest Break Planning
Time Close (Biometric & Geolocation Caputre)
Clock In & Clock Out
Advanced Dashboard
Schedule Templates
Demand Planning
Dashboard
POS Integration
Tasks/To Do List
Auto Scheduling
Company Announcements/News Feed
Open API
Leave Requests and Approvals
Engagement
Staff Directory
Custom TimeSheet Fields
Employee Recognition
Performance & Journaling
Employee Shout Outs
Employee Profile: Certifications, Electronic Employee Files, Employee Record
Swag Mobile App: Clock In/out, View Roster, Unavailability, In-App Notifications
Support: Help Centre, Hero AI

Rostering Software FAQs

Employee rostering software, also known as employee scheduling software, is a tool that businesses use to create and manage employee schedules. This workforce management feature allows managers to plan, create, adjust, and share schedules with employees.

Yes, Employment Hero’s employee rostering tool is completely free. Our freemium model allows you to access all the essential features you need to create and manage staff schedules without any hidden costs. From shift management to employee profiles, our free rostering solution provides robust capabilities that can help your business stay organised and compliant, even as your team grows.

Yes, Employee Hero’s rostering tool will remain free forever. We are committed to offering our core rostering features at no cost, ensuring that businesses can continue to manage their shifts and schedules without worrying about future charges. You’ll always have access to the essential features needed to keep your workforce organized, no matter how your business grows.

At Employment Hero, we believe that businesses of all sizes deserve access to powerful tools that simplify staff management without breaking the bank. Our free rostering tool is designed to help small and growing businesses streamline their scheduling processes and stay compliant, all while reducing administrative burden. By offering our tool for free, we aim to empower businesses to focus on what matters most—serving their customers and supporting their teams.

Yes, while our free rostering tool is robust and designed to meet the needs of most businesses, we do offer premium upgrades for companies that require additional features such as advanced reporting, integrations, or more in-depth compliance management. You can easily upgrade to these features whenever you’re ready, but rest assured, the core rostering functionalities will remain free forever.

Employee Hero offers one of the best free employee scheduling tools on the market, designed for businesses that want an intuitive, easy-to-use rostering solution without the high costs. Our platform provides a comprehensive set of features, from shift templates to break planning and real-time shift tracking, all at no cost. It’s ideal for small and medium-sized businesses looking to simplify their scheduling processes and improve staff management.

Our free rostering tool offers all the core functionalities you need to manage your workforce efficiently, including shift scheduling, employee profiles, real-time updates, and more. There are no hidden fees or limitations on employee numbers. For businesses that need advanced features, we also offer optional premium upgrades, but our free tool will always provide the essential tools to manage your team.

Employee Hero offers comprehensive support for our free rostering tool, including access to help articles, tutorials, and our advanced Hero AI. Whether you need assistance getting started or have questions about specific features, we are here to help ensure you get the most out of our platform.

Any business that requires attendance tracking or operates on shift work will benefit from an employee rostering software. This includes retail stores, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, call centers, care facilities, and more. Businesses with multiple locations will benefit from the ability of multi-site rostering from one central online rostering system. When paired with a payroll software, managers can save time on cross checking, by syncing employee details such as hours worked, overtime, vacation and sick leave into the pay run.

Effective employee rostering is crucial for keeping a business running smoothly. It ensures you have adequate staff coverage for every shift, reduces overstaffing or understaffing issues, and helps avoid scheduling conflicts. By using an automated rostering tool, you can optimise your workforce, improve productivity, and ensure your team members are well-rested and compliant with labour laws. A well-managed roster also helps maintain high levels of service and employee satisfaction.

Employee Hero’s free rostering tool allows you to roster an unlimited number of employees, making it scalable for small businesses and large teams alike. Whether you have 5 or 50 staff members, our tool adapts to your needs, helping you manage shifts, breaks, and availability with ease. Plus, you can easily assign roles, qualifications, and certifications to ensure the right staff are scheduled for the right shifts.

Yes, you can easily schedule multiple staff members on the same shift using Employee Hero’s free rostering tool. This is especially useful for larger teams or multi-location businesses. You can also assign specific roles and tasks to each employee to ensure proper coverage. For businesses that manage client interactions, you can organize staff rosters to ensure key clients are serviced by the right team members during each shift.

Employee Hero’s free rostering tool allows staff to easily update their availability and submit unavailability through the platform. Employees can notify managers of their unavailability directly via the app, so you can quickly make scheduling adjustments and avoid any last-minute surprises. This ensures smooth communication between staff and management, allowing for more flexible and efficient scheduling.

Be the first to experience our free rostering tool

Join the waitlist today and get exclusive early access to Employee Hero’s powerful rostering tool before it launches to the public in early November.

Why join early?

  • Assisted platform setup for the first 10 businesses: Get hands-on help from our expert team to set up your rostering platform, so you’re ready to roster on Day 1.
  • Priority access: Be among the first to explore our full suite of scheduling features, streamlining your workforce management at no cost.
  • Exclusive updates: Stay in the loop with insider tips, tutorials, and sneak peeks leading up to the official launch.

Don’t miss out—secure your spot on the waitlist and take the first step toward transforming your team management with our free rostering tool!

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