Monthly HR retainers
Reliable HR support, ready when your business needs it.
One consistent HR partner, clear monthly pricing and hours that roll over for busier periods.
Simple monthly pricing
Choose the level of support that fits.
Pricing is based on a $200 per hour equivalent. Starter, Essential and Ongoing have a six-month minimum term. Embedded has a 12-month minimum term.
Starter HR
$400per month + GST
Up to 2 hours per month
- Phone and email support
- Award interpretation and pay checks
- General compliance guidance
- Employee hotline access
Essential HR
$800per month + GST
Up to 4 hours per month
- Phone and email support
- Contracts and simple updates
- Award interpretation and pay checks
- General compliance guidance
- Employee hotline access
Ongoing HR Partner
$1,400per month + GST
Up to 7 hours per month
- Monthly check-in
- Performance and conduct support
- Contracts, policies and documentation
- Fair Work and award compliance advice
- Employee hotline access
Embedded HR
$2,400per month + GST
Up to 12 hours per month
- Leadership support
- Employee relations guidance
- HR systems support
- Compliance oversight
- Employee hotline access
Unused hours roll over. Any additional cost is discussed and agreed before extra work proceeds.
Why retainers work
People issues do not arrive neatly packaged.
A retainer gives you support when decisions need to be made quickly, an issue escalates or you simply want to do things properly the first time.
Less time explaining the business and more time resolving the issue.
Advice grounded in Australian workplace requirements and relevant Modern Awards.
Quieter months roll into busier periods, so the support remains available.
Your leaders have someone experienced to guide important conversations.
Common questions
Before you choose.
What happens if we need more hours?
I will flag it before extra cost is incurred and agree on the best approach with you.
Is there a minimum term?
Starter, Essential and Ongoing run for a minimum of six months. Embedded runs for a minimum of 12 months.
What if I only need one project?
A fixed-price project or pay-as-you-go support may be a better fit. You do not need a retainer for one defined piece of work.
Which tier should I choose?
Start with a short conversation. I will recommend the level that reflects your actual needs, including the smallest tier where appropriate.
Find the right fit
Not sure which retainer suits your business?
Tell me about your team and current priorities. I’ll recommend the sensible starting point.