Melbourne · HR services
Small business HR in Melbourne, Australia that is simple, sensible and built around real life.
Small businesses carry the same legal duties as large ones, usually without anyone to look after them. Small business HR in Melbourne 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 Melbourne: what to expect
Small business HR in Melbourne 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.
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Your first hire
Contract, onboarding and payroll set up properly.
Policies
Short, clear documents people will read.
Performance basics
Easy ways to give feedback and review.
Choosing an award
Help working out which one applies.
Hard conversations
Guidance before the difficult talk.
Quick answers
Questions answered when they come up.
In Melbourne
HR for Melbourne small businesses
Cafes, studios, clinics and shops across Melbourne often hire a handful of people and want it done right without a pile of corporate paperwork.
A single call frequently gets contracts, policies and pay moving.
- Sized for teams without HR
- Templates you can reuse
- Flexible, light-touch support
Common situations
What Melbourne 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 →- A starter pack: contracts and policies ready to use
- A checklist for new hires: steps in the right order
- A help sheet: who to call and when
- 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 about to take on your first employee
- You have staff but no paperwork
- You are unsure what you owe people
- You would like HR to feel less daunting
Compare
Do it yourself or get outside support?
| Compare | Outside support | DIY |
|---|---|---|
| Risk of mistakes | Lower | Higher |
| Your time | Saved | Spent |
| Accuracy | Checked | Uncertain |
| Cost | A small ongoing fee | Hidden |
How we work
Our process, step by step
Chat
We learn about your business and what you need.
Set up
We prepare contracts and simple policies.
Check
We confirm pay and awards are right.
Support
We answer your questions as they come up.
Grow
We scale the support 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 →Even a few employees need the right contracts and pay set up.
Your industry decides which award and conditions apply.
Existing paperwork helps, but gaps will need filling.
Planning to grow soon means getting the foundations right early.
Some owners want occasional advice and others want ongoing help.
Technology
Systems we work in
Payroll and HRIS
References we follow
Industries
Industries we work with
Why Kedra Digi
Why Melbourne 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 Melbourne clients work with us by video, shared files and clear milestones, and we can arrange to meet in person when that helps.
Do small businesses need HR?
Can you help with our first hire?
Do I need an award?
Can you write policies?
Can you support a Melbourne business remotely?
How is it priced?
What do I need before hiring my first employee?
Do I need HR policies with only a few staff?
Do we really need written policies?
What can you help with quickly?
Is outsourced HR affordable for us?
How do you work with Melbourne businesses?
Related services
Often paired with this service
HR consultants
When a people problem lands on your desk, you want someone who has seen it before.
Learn more →Recruitment agency
Hiring the wrong person is slow and expensive to undo.
Learn more →Payroll services
Payroll mistakes upset staff fast and can create legal trouble.
Learn more →See all HR services in Melbourne → Explore our HR services →
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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