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.

Predictable monthly costUnused hours roll overEmployee hotline accessFair Work focused support

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.

Entry level

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
Ask about Starter
Entry level

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
Ask about Essential
Higher touch

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
Ask about Embedded

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.

Faster decisions

Less time explaining the business and more time resolving the issue.

Less avoidable risk

Advice grounded in Australian workplace requirements and relevant Modern Awards.

Nothing wasted

Quieter months roll into busier periods, so the support remains available.

Manager confidence

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.