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Small business HR in Australia that stays light, sensible and easy to follow.
Small businesses carry the same legal duties as large ones, usually without anyone to look after them. Small business HR in Australia gives owners clear, affordable support for people matters.
At a glance
- Contracts that fit
- A sensible start for new staff
- Short policies
- A person to ring
Small business HR in Australia: what to expect
Small business HR in Australia covers hiring, contracts, awards, onboarding, policies, performance, leave and terminations, sized for teams that have no HR function. We keep things practical and documented.
Who it suits
Owners hiring their first people.
What you get
A starter pack of contracts, policies, a checklist and a help sheet.
How we start
A short chat about your business.
Why it helps
HR stops being a worry.
What we cover
What goes into your HR support
The pieces that make up the service.
Want the full service guide? Read about our small business HR page.
First hire
Contracts and onboarding for your first employee.
Starter policies
A few short, clear rules.
Awards
Help working out which one applies.
Probation
A fair way to review new starters.
Leave
Simple tracking and guidance.
Ask us
A friendly line for quick questions.
In Australia
A gentle start for owner-operators everywhere
Many owner-operators, from tradies to cafe owners to clinic managers, hire without a template or a plan. We keep things proportionate, because a five-person business does not need a forty-page manual.
A short chat about your business is usually enough to begin. We then supply a starter pack, and you can ring or email whenever something comes up, with replies in plain language.
- Sized for teams without HR
- Templates you can reuse
- Flexible, light-touch support
Common situations
What Australian clients usually ask us to solve
Owners hiring the first few staff
Getting the first contract, award and onboarding right avoids problems later. We set up simple templates you can reuse as you grow.
Apprentices and trainees
Employers taking on apprentices need correct training contracts, awards and supervision records. We set them up simply and keep them current.
Family businesses
A family business with relatives on the payroll can blur family and employment roles. We help keep pay, duties and conduct clear and fair for everyone.
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.
Request a proposal →- Starter pack: A contract, a checklist and the first policies
- New-starter checklist: Steps for the first day and the first few weeks
- Help sheet: Simple answers to common questions
- Free discovery call: a short chat about your goals before you commit
- Files you own: every asset and editable source file handed over to you
Is it right for you?
When HR support makes sense
- You are hiring for the first time
- You have no contracts on file
- HR questions keep interrupting your day
- You want to stay compliant without fuss
Compare
DIY HR or a helper?
| Compare | A helper | DIY |
|---|---|---|
| Risk | Lower | Higher |
| Your time | Saved | Lost |
| Cost pattern | Light | Hidden |
| Best for | Busy owners | Spare time |
How we work
Our process, step by step
Chat
We talk through your business and your first hires.
Pack
We supply a starter set of documents.
Set up
We help you use them with your first employee.
Support
You ring or email when something arises.
Grow
We add more as your team grows.
Built around you
Every project is quoted on your needs.
No one-size packages. After a free discovery call, you get a clear, itemised proposal based on what your business actually needs.
Request your proposal →More people mean more documents and more checks to keep everything in order.
The right award changes pay and conditions, so identifying it correctly is vital.
Different roles need different contracts, even in a small business.
Casual staff need careful handling, because the rules differ from permanent employees.
How often you call shapes the plan, and we keep it light for small teams.
Technology
Systems we work in
Payroll and HRIS
References we follow
Industries
Industries we work with
Why Kedra Digi
Why Australian businesses choose Kedra Digi.
Strategy, design, development and marketing together.
Itemised deliverables before work starts.
Files, code and accounts are handed over.
Kedra Digi is an Australian-owned digital agency based at 5 Murphy Street, O'Connor, Perth. We work with clients across Australia by video, shared files and clear milestones, and meet in person in Perth or by arrangement elsewhere when that helps.
Do I need contracts for everyone?
Can you set up my first hire?
Do I need a handbook?
What if I get it wrong?
Can I ring with questions?
Do you cover casual staff?
Do we really need written policies?
What can you help with quickly?
Is outsourced HR affordable for us?
How do you work with Australian businesses?
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Free discovery call
Ready to talk about your project?
Tell us what you are working on. We will reply within one business day with honest advice.
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