A team of experienced HR, IR, and payroll specialists, with qualifications across law, business, human resources, psychology, and workplace health and safety.
Effective HR was built on a simple idea: that Australian employers deserve HR and IR advice that is practical, plain-English, and genuinely commercial. Over a decade on, we support more than 500 organisations, with particular depth in the SCHADS Award for social, community, and disability services.
We are an endorsed Fair Work Ombudsman auditor, and our people are regularly engaged as independent experts in serious workplace matters. But what clients value most is simpler: we work out the real answer, tell you plainly, and stay with you until it is right.
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Michelle Gabauer
Jenny Richards
Corinne West
Laura Cowling
Melissa Shaw
Renee Arthur
Candice Brinton
Emma Dawson
Melissa George-Macquire
Sophie Moore
Amy Smith
Josh Vikis
Aimee West
Jacqui WithersEffective 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.
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.
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.
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.
I recently used this HR company for support with a difficult employee with our Landscaping company. They were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive.
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.
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.
Add to that compliance with the ATO, Superannuation, Q leave and then dealing with hiring or restructures you might find yourself overwhelmed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The last time we recommended a business was. never. So we really mean it when we say they\'re great.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I recently used this HR company for support with a difficult employee with our Landscaping company. They were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive.
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.
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.
Add to that compliance with the ATO, Superannuation, Q leave and then dealing with hiring or restructures you might find yourself overwhelmed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The last time we recommended a business was. never. So we really mean it when we say they\'re great.
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