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Hiring & People
The real cost of a new hire, and writing the posting to find them.
What to expect from hiring & people tools
Hiring has two costs that small businesses often underestimate: what the person really costs once payroll tax, benefits and equipment are included, and the time spent writing a posting that attracts the right applicants. These tools cover both.
Work out the cost first, so you know what the role can afford. Then use the job posting generator for a structured first draft, and edit it with the specifics of your team, your pay and your hours before you publish.
An example from each tool
What you enter and what you get back. The business numbers are fictional. Generator results are described, because the text they write depends on what you provide.
Employee Cost
Try it- You enter
- Base salary
- $40,000
- Payroll tax rate
- 7.65%
- Benefits (annual)
- $4,800
- You get
- Payroll tax
- $3,060
- True annual cost
- $47,860
- Load factor (cost / salary)
- 1.20x
Guides: QuickBooks Employee Cost Calculator Alternative (Free)
Job Posting
Try it- You enter
- Role title
- Part-time Barista
- Key responsibilities / notes
- Weekend shifts, espresso and customer service
- Pay range
- $18-22/hr
- You get
- Result
- A structured job posting draft with a summary, responsibilities, requirements and what you offer
Guides: Grammarly Job Description Alternative: Free, No Sign-Up, Workable Job Description Generator Alternative (Free)
All Hiring & People tools at a glance
| Tool | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Free Employee Cost Calculator for Employers calculator | calculator | See what an employee really costs beyond their salary. |
| Free AI Job Posting Generator for Employers generator | generator | Turn a role and a few bullet points into a full job posting. |
Frequently asked questions
Q.How accurate is the employee cost estimate?
It's an estimate based on the payroll tax rate, benefits cost, and overhead you provide — accurate to the numbers you enter, not a guarantee of your actual future costs.
Q.Should I post the generated job listing exactly as written?
Treat it as a strong first draft. Add specifics about your team, benefits, or culture that only you'd know before publishing it.