22 Oct 2026
Frontier Software has been named a winner in four HR technology categories at the HRD Australia and New Zealand Readers' Choice 2026 awards: Human Capital Management (HCM), Payroll Solutions, Performance & Talent Management Solutions, and Time & Attendance Solutions.
The recognition reflects the confidence of HR professionals across Australia and New Zealand in Frontier Software's integrated approach to workforce management and payroll technology.
Frontier Software's achievement highlights the growing demand for connected HR and payroll platforms that support organisations throughout the employee lifecycle. Built around its ichris platform, the company's technology is designed to help employers manage recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, performance, payroll, compliance and employee self-service through a unified system.
Founded in 1983, Frontier Software has developed deep expertise in payroll and human capital management. The company develops, implements, supports and operates its own solutions, providing organisations with a single technology partner across HR, payroll and workforce management functions. Its recent modernisation strategy has focused on creating connected workforce outcomes through innovations such as VCM²¹, which streamlines recruitment workflows, and chatHR, which enables employees and managers to complete HR and payroll tasks using secure natural-language interactions.
The award recognition aligns with broader industry trends identified by HRD Australia and New Zealand, where organisations increasingly favour integrated platforms over standalone solutions. The publication noted that HR leaders are prioritising ecosystem connectivity, governance and long-term vendor partnerships when selecting technology providers.
The HRD Australia and New Zealand Readers' Choice Awards are determined through a confidential reader survey of HR professionals. For the 2026 program, voting took place from 1-26 June, with respondents selecting the providers they believed delivered the strongest value and service in their respective categories.
