Office address: Suite S5051, Level 5/447 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Website: www.pageuppeople.com
Year established: 1997
Company type: software development
Employees: 350+
Expertise: recruitment management, recruitment marketing, candidate relationship management, onboarding, applicant tracking system, talent acquisition software, employer branding, collaborative hiring, candidate management system, recruitment CRM
Parent company: PageUp Group
Key people: Mark Rice (CEO), Dominic Toledo (CRO), Deborah Mason (CPO), Marion Robinson (CGO), Gokhan Turgut (CFO), Karen Cariss (chair and co-founder), Martin Deda (independent, NED)
Financing status: private equity-backed
PageUp, headquartered in Melbourne, offers talent management software used by businesses in over 190 countries, supporting recruitment, development, and retention of high-performing teams. With more than 350 employees and over 150 marketplace integrations, their software enhances HR operations globally. HR teams, hiring managers, and employees trust the company’s powerful and user-friendly solutions.
PageUp, founded in 1997 by Karen and Simon Cariss, quickly grew from its Australian origins into a global talent management software provider. In 2018, Battery Ventures invested significantly, bolstering PageUp's product research and development efforts. That same year, they launched PageUp Express, tailored for small to medium-sized businesses.
The 2019 acquisition of Clinch expanded their recruitment software capabilities, allowing for custom career site creation. In 2020, Japara chose the company’s recruitment, onboarding, and learning solutions to modernise its talent management processes. It further extended its offerings by acquiring PathMotion and eArcu in 2021, enhancing employee-generated content and hiring solutions.
The company provides a range of HR products designed to optimise talent management:
recruitment marketing: enhances employer branding and attracts top talent through targeted marketing strategies
employee connections: fosters internal communication and engagement among employees
analytics: delivers data-driven insights to improve HR decision-making
applicant tracking system: streamlines the recruitment process from application to hire
onboarding: simplifies the integration of new hires into the organisation
learning: facilitates continuous employee development and skill enhancement
performance: manages and improves employee performance through structured feedback and reviews
succession: plans and develops future leaders to ensure organisational continuity
PageUp provides world-class support from implementation through ongoing use, ensuring businesses get the most from their HR systems. Trusted by leading companies, their comprehensive solutions streamline the entire talent management lifecycle. With powerful analytics and exceptional service standards, it enhances hiring and employee management efficiently.
The company's mission is to transform hiring experiences, ensuring people find fulfilling and engaging opportunities. They empower teams to attract and engage the right talent, fostering outstanding outcomes. The firm values flexibility and supports employees in finding work arrangements that suit them best, offering a range of benefits:
health and wellbeing: annual cash benefits, wellbeing coaching, nutrition support, flu vaccinations, and counselling
flexibility and extra leave: custom work arrangements and options for up to 2 additional weeks of leave
paid parental leave: up to 14 weeks for primary carers and 6 weeks for secondary carers
development and study support: opportunities for secondments, mentoring, personal growth programs, and study assistance
awesome day and time to unwind: an extra annual leave day for personal enjoyment, regular team lunches, activities, and company-wide celebrations
the little things and doing good: fresh fruit, social activities, birthday cakes, weekly all-company catch-ups, volunteer leave, and company-supported blood drives
PageUp's values guide decision-making, actions, and community building. These principles shape their business operations, product development, and customer interactions. They are integral to their behaviour and service delivery:
insight-led innovation: solutions driven by deep understanding and data insights
belief: confidence in achieving goals both individually and as a team
WeValYou: a supportive, diverse culture where everyone can reach their potential
customer-centric: prioritising the needs of all customers, internal and external
outcomes with integrity: commitment to ethical actions and delivering exceptional results
They prioritises diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, valuing unique perspectives and backgrounds. By championing these principles, they foster a respectful and empowering space where everyone can thrive. Their commitment to DEIB drives innovation, problem-solving, and exceptional product design, transforming lives through outstanding hiring experiences.
The firm is an equal-opportunity employer that values unique perspectives and cultural backgrounds of all applicants. They welcome anyone from all backgrounds and abilities, ensuring no discrimination based on race, religion, gender, or other personal attributes. Building diverse teams is key to their success, encouraging everyone to apply and explore how they can contribute.
Mark Rice became chief executive officer of PageUp in 2019, following seven years as CFO and COO. He previously held senior roles at The GPT Group, Dell Technologies, Datrontech, and Arthur Andersen & Co. Rice holds a BSc in civil engineering from the University of Surrey and is a chartered accountant from ICAEW.
Key people who support Rice in operating and leading the company include:
Dominic Toledo, chief revenue officer, oversees revenue generation strategies and sales operations
Deborah Mason, chief people officer, manages human resources and organisational development
Marion Robinson, chief growth officer, drives business growth and market expansion initiatives
Gokhan Turgut, chief financial officer, handles financial planning, risk management, and reporting
Karen Cariss, chair and co-founder, provides strategic direction and leadership
Martin Deda, independent non-executive director, offers external oversight and governance expertise
PageUp's Level 2 TX-RAMP certification highlights their commitment to data privacy and security. This certification enables the company to provide compliant solutions, enhancing talent management for companies in Texas and globally. As analysed by HRD's HR software review, its focus on secure, innovative HR solutions will drive further growth and success.
Recently, the company's 2023 Hackathon, RevUp, focused on AI-driven innovations to streamline hiring processes. Teams from multiple regions collaborated to enhance candidate experience and drive automation. These efforts promise to shape future product developments, ensuring they remain at the forefront of HR technology advancements.
