HR services

Employee relations support when staff issues get difficult

Staff issues can quickly take over your time. Our employee relations support helps you handle grievances, conflict and misconduct fairly, keep good records and lower the risk of a claim.

Experienced HR people Fair Work aware Plain-English advice
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In-house teamno outsourcing
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No lock-instay because it helps
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Australia-widePerth based

At a glance

  • Grievances and complaints
  • Misconduct and warnings
  • Conflict between staff
  • Terminations done fairly

What is employee relations?

Employee relations is how a business manages its relationship with employees, especially when issues arise. It covers grievances, workplace conflict, misconduct, disciplinary processes, warnings, terminations and consultation, with the aim of resolving problems fairly and reducing the risk of claims.

Services

Issues we help with

Fair processes, clear records and calm advice.

Grievances

Complaints taken seriously and handled fairly.

Misconduct

Allegations put properly, with a chance to respond.

Warnings

Clear, fair warning letters.

Workplace conflict

Practical steps to resolve disputes between staff.

Terminations

A fair process and the right paperwork.

Claims risk

Lowering the risk of unfair dismissal and general protections claims.

What's included

What comes with this service.

The essentials of the service, plus the standards that come with everything we do. No hidden extras.

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  • Grievances and complaints
  • Misconduct and warnings
  • Conflict between staff
  • Terminations done fairly
  • Free HR check-up: a quick look at where the gaps and risks are
  • Itemised proposal: deliverables and responsibilities agreed in writing
  • Plain-English documents: written for your business, not copied templates
  • Confidential handling: sensitive staff matters kept private and secure
  • No lock-in contracts: you stay because the support is worth it

Is it right for you?

When to call us

  • An employee has made a complaint
  • You suspect misconduct
  • Two staff members can't work together
  • You're thinking about ending someone's employment

Compare

A fair process vs acting on instinct

How you handle it matters as much as the outcome.

A fair process vs acting on instinct
CompareFair processActing on instinct
Procedural fairnessBuilt inOften missed
RecordsClear and completePatchy
Claims riskLowerHigher
Team trustMaintainedCan be damaged

How to work with us

Work with us your way.

A one-off HR project, ongoing support or an HR specialist in your team. Pick what fits. No lock-in contracts.

Project

One project, clear scope

A set piece of work, scoped and approved before we start.

  • Itemised proposal
  • Clear deliverables
  • Documents handed over to you
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Ongoing

An HR partner on call

Ongoing HR support from people who know your business and your team.

  • Advice when issues come up
  • Policies kept current
  • One familiar team
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Team extension

A specialist on your team

Our HR consultants join your team for extra capacity or a busy period.

  • Experienced HR people
  • Your systems and process
  • Scale up or down anytime
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How we work

Our process, step by step

Listen

We learn about your team, your industry and the problem.

Prepare

Facts, options and documents prepared before anything is said.

Meet

Meetings run fairly, with a support person offered.

Decide

A documented, fair decision on next steps.

Follow up

Check-ins to make sure the change sticks.

Built around you

Every HR plan is built on your needs.

No one-size packages. After a free HR check-up and a short call, you get a clear, itemised proposal based on what your business actually needs.

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Team size

How many people you employ, and how fast you're growing.

2
Scope

From Grievances to Misconduct, only the pieces you actually need.

3
Awards and agreements

The awards or enterprise agreements that cover your staff.

4
Starting point

Your contracts, policies, systems and records as they are today.

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In-house capacity

What your managers handle now, and where they need backup.

Systems and references

Systems we work in

Documents

Google WorkspaceMicrosoft 365DocuSign

References we follow

Fair Work OmbudsmanModern awardsNational Employment Standards

Industries

Industries we support.

Trades and construction

Award coverage, site inductions and skilled hiring.

Health and aged care

Rostering rules, credentials and a supported workforce.

Hospitality and retail

Casual staff, penalty rates and fast onboarding.

Professional services

Hiring, reviews and keeping top people.

Manufacturing and logistics

Shift work, safety duties and clear policies.

Startups and small businesses

HR basics set up properly from the first hire.

Why Kedra Digi

Why Australian businesses choose Kedra Digi.

One accountable HR team

Hiring, compliance, payroll and employee relations handled by the same people, so nothing falls between the cracks.

A clear proposal first

Before any work starts you get an itemised proposal with deliverables and responsibilities.

Your records, your systems

Employee files, policies and documents stay with you. There's no lock-in.

Honest, practical advice

Plain-English answers, and a referral to an employment lawyer when a matter needs one.

Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned HR, digital marketing, design and development company.

ProposalsItemised
RecordsYours
ContractsNo lock-in
Proposal reply1 business day

Our promise

We'll tell you honestly what your business needs, and what it doesn't need yet.

You'll own every record, policy and document we create, so you're never dependent on us.

We treat your people and their information with care and confidentiality.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

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What is procedural fairness?
Giving an employee clear reasons, a real chance to respond, and the option of a support person before making a decision.
Do we need to give warnings before dismissal?
For performance issues, usually yes. Serious misconduct may be different. We help you work out the right approach.
Can you attend meetings with us?
Yes. We can prepare you, attend meetings and take notes.
What is an unfair dismissal claim?
A claim that a dismissal was harsh, unjust or unreasonable. Following a fair process lowers this risk.
Do you replace legal advice?
No. For high-risk matters or claims, we recommend an employment lawyer and work alongside them.
Is our conversation confidential?
Yes. We handle every matter with discretion.

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Dealing with a difficult staff issue?

Tell us what's going on in your business. We'll reply within one business day with honest advice.

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