Canberra · HR services
Small business HR in Canberra that stays light, sensible and easy to follow.
Small teams do not need a thick policy manual. Our small business HR in Canberra gives you the essentials, written clearly.
At a glance
- Contracts that fit
- A sensible start for new staff
- Short policies
- A person to ring
Small business HR in Canberra: what to expect
Small business HR in Canberra provides the basics owners need to employ people confidently. We prepare contracts, a short set of policies, onboarding steps and advice when a situation arises.
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 Canberra
A gentle start for Canberra owner-operators
Taking on a first or fifth employee brings obligations that owners often learn about too late. Small business HR in Canberra sets up correct pay, leave and records from the start, so a small problem does not turn into a costly dispute.
Kedra Digi works with Canberra organisations remotely from Perth. You get a named contact, a written plan and regular check-ins, and in-person meetings are available when you want them and it makes sense for the project.
- Contract matched to the award
- Probation notes kept
- Short handbook
Common situations
What Canberra clients usually ask us to solve
A first hire in a professional practice
A first hire in a professional practice needs a correct contract, super and probation set up from day one. We make it simple and compliant.
Small retail and hospitality teams
Small retail and hospitality teams use casuals and part-timers under awards. We prepare templates and routines for pay and rosters.
Owners hiring contractors
Owners hiring contractors need to classify the relationship correctly. We help you assess it and set it up properly.
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 Canberra 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. Our Canberra clients work with us by video, shared files and clear milestones, and we can arrange to meet in person 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?
What should be in a small business employment contract?
How should I handle probation?
Do I need an employee handbook?
Where can I check my obligations?
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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