Effective HR has been operating for over 10 years delivering expert advice to Australian employers across the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, payroll, and people challenges. We are a full service consulting firm with specialists across industrial relations, employee management, wages, payroll, auditing, and remediation.
We support employers across the entire employment lifecycle, from the contract and documentation required for a new employee, through to a matter that ends up before the Fair Work Commission. Each stage of the lifecycle receives specialist support by our team to ensure you meet your obligations, and organisational goals.
We run practical sessions on the Fair Work system, Awards, and the day-to-day challenges of managing people. Each one is presented by the consultants who advise on these matters daily, so the examples come from real engagements. These sessions are run live, which means you can put your questions to the presenters on the day with answers provided during the session. Recordings are available here if you cannot watch live.
How confident are you that your payroll is paying employees correctly? This practical session will uncover where SCHADS Award underpayments can hide, from payroll configuration and flat...
Watch now →We work across four areas of practice. You can bring us a single piece of work in one of them, or engage us across several as part of a broader program. The specialists in each area work together, so the advice you receive in one area is provided with full knowledge of the other support we are providing you.
Performance, conduct, investigations, disputes, and exits.
Learn more →Get reassurance that you are paying staff correctly with no hidden risk.
Learn more →Training that changes how your managers lead their teams.
Learn more →The right system, configured to your award, so the pay rules live in the system.
Learn more →Book a scoping meeting with a specialist who works in your sector daily. We will point you to the right next step.
More than 300 disability, community and care organisations rely on us to apply the SCHADS Award correctly. It is the most complex modern award in the country, and the errors it produces are rarely obvious at the time they are made. Select an area below to see where employers are most often caught out, and what we do to test for it.
Coverage, classifications, and pay points, hours, sleepovers, and allowances. The award, end to end.
1800 SCHADS (1800 724 237) is our dedicated line for this award. The same specialists, straight to the point.
At Lincraft we have experienced first-hand the positive impact Effective HR can have on a business. Over a nine-month project their team delivered exceptional service, taking the time to truly understand our needs and tailor their approach accordingly. No question was too small or too complex, and we always felt supported, listened to, and guided by their deep knowledge of the GRIA Award. We had complete confidence in their ability and integrity, and they delivered outstanding results with professionalism throughout. I would happily recommend Effective HR to any business seeking a reliable, knowledgeable, and customer-focused HR partner.
Over the past twelve months Effective HR have been able to competently, effectively and efficiently navigate our company through sensitive matters, improve the way we manage performance, and assist us to meet legislative requirements. The consultants are absolute professional experts in their fields. They have provided clear, compliant documentation and offered balanced, practical advice when needed, giving us the confidence to handle all aspects of HR appropriately and professionally.
Effective HR has been instrumental in helping us navigate the complexities of the Manufacturing Award to ensure our team is paid correctly and fairly. The structure and support we receive has been truly invaluable.
The team at Effective HR have been fantastic while helping me start my allied health business. Knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive throughout the process. Highly recommend to anyone starting or growing a business.
I recently used this HR company for support with a difficult employee with our Landscaping company. They were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. They helped us understand exactly what steps to take, ensured everything was handled correctly and fairly, and gave us confidence in dealing with a challenging situation. Their advice was clear, practical, and tailored to our business needs. I highly recommend them to any business needing HR support and guidance.
Effective HR has been a genuine asset to Miromaa Aboriginal Language and Technology Centre. As a small not-for-profit working across language, culture and conservation programs, we need HR support that is responsive, practical, and culturally aware, and that is exactly what Effective HR delivers. As the Operations Manager at Miromaa, I need advice that is always clear, grounded in current legislation, and tailored to the realities of running a values-driven organisation. From policy reviews to day-to-day employment questions, the team has been patient, professional, and quick to turn around what we need. Highly recommended for any not-for-profit looking for a trusted HR partner.
We've had a fantastic experience working with team at Effective HR. They are professional, responsive and genuinely invested in getting the best outcomes for our people and our business. Their advice is always clear, practical and easy to implement. Highly recommend to any organisation looking for reliable and knowledgeable HR business partner.
Effective HR have been an amazing support to this poor General Manager who is often in over her head! Operating as a disability service provider is complex under NDIS. Add to that compliance with the ATO, Superannuation, Q leave and then dealing with hiring or restructures you might find yourself overwhelmed. We solved that problem with Effective HR Do yourself a favour and pay a reasonable monthly fee to get the help you need from Melissa Shaw and all of the team. We are delighted with the support we've received and even when money is tight the monthly fee is worth every dollar. The last time we recommended a business was''.never. So we really mean it when we say they're great.
At Lincraft we have experienced first-hand the positive impact Effective HR can have on a business. Over a nine-month project their team delivered exceptional service, taking the time to truly understand our needs and tailor their approach accordingly. No question was too small or too complex, and we always felt supported, listened to, and guided by their deep knowledge of the GRIA Award. We had complete confidence in their ability and integrity, and they delivered outstanding results with professionalism throughout. I would happily recommend Effective HR to any business seeking a reliable, knowledgeable, and customer-focused HR partner.
Over the past twelve months Effective HR have been able to competently, effectively and efficiently navigate our company through sensitive matters, improve the way we manage performance, and assist us to meet legislative requirements. The consultants are absolute professional experts in their fields. They have provided clear, compliant documentation and offered balanced, practical advice when needed, giving us the confidence to handle all aspects of HR appropriately and professionally.
Effective HR has been instrumental in helping us navigate the complexities of the Manufacturing Award to ensure our team is paid correctly and fairly. The structure and support we receive has been truly invaluable.
The team at Effective HR have been fantastic while helping me start my allied health business. Knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive throughout the process. Highly recommend to anyone starting or growing a business.
I recently used this HR company for support with a difficult employee with our Landscaping company. They were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. They helped us understand exactly what steps to take, ensured everything was handled correctly and fairly, and gave us confidence in dealing with a challenging situation. Their advice was clear, practical, and tailored to our business needs. I highly recommend them to any business needing HR support and guidance.
Effective HR has been a genuine asset to Miromaa Aboriginal Language and Technology Centre. As a small not-for-profit working across language, culture and conservation programs, we need HR support that is responsive, practical, and culturally aware, and that is exactly what Effective HR delivers. As the Operations Manager at Miromaa, I need advice that is always clear, grounded in current legislation, and tailored to the realities of running a values-driven organisation. From policy reviews to day-to-day employment questions, the team has been patient, professional, and quick to turn around what we need. Highly recommended for any not-for-profit looking for a trusted HR partner.
We've had a fantastic experience working with team at Effective HR. They are professional, responsive and genuinely invested in getting the best outcomes for our people and our business. Their advice is always clear, practical and easy to implement. Highly recommend to any organisation looking for reliable and knowledgeable HR business partner.
Effective HR have been an amazing support to this poor General Manager who is often in over her head! Operating as a disability service provider is complex under NDIS. Add to that compliance with the ATO, Superannuation, Q leave and then dealing with hiring or restructures you might find yourself overwhelmed. We solved that problem with Effective HR Do yourself a favour and pay a reasonable monthly fee to get the help you need from Melissa Shaw and all of the team. We are delighted with the support we've received and even when money is tight the monthly fee is worth every dollar. The last time we recommended a business was''.never. So we really mean it when we say they're great.
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