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Successful SME retailers in Australia need to deal with the pressures of competing against larger retailers and their inherent competitive advantage. We also have competition from new online retailers, ever increasing wages, and complex compliance requirements. EI is able to provide retailers with access to HR solutions and know-how to ensure they can gain an advantage and compete on a level playing field with larger retailers.
The team at EI are passionate about making employment easier for retail businesses across Australia.
Our subscriptions plans are designed to provide retail employers with access to workplace advice, legal, payroll and HR software at a fraction of the cost of traditional service models. Employment Innovations also has proven industry solutions that combine payroll, human resources, compliance and HR software under the complete workforce management service.
INDUSTRY EXPERTS
INDUSTRY PROVEN TOOLS
We work with a number of different rostering, time and attendance platforms designed for retail employers that can be integrated with our HR and payroll solutions.
INDUSTRY EXPERTS
We employ over 1,000 retail workers under our workforce management solution at over 50 retail outlets around Australia
THE COMPLETE SOLUTION
The secret to growing a great retail business is simplicity and we can offer a broad range of services under one roof.
OUR EXPERTISE
PAYROLL
Outsourced payroll service that is integrated with best practice rostering, time and attendance tools with General Retail Industry Award Interpretation.
COMPLIANCE
Peace of mind knowing that your contract, policies and practices are consistent and compliant with the Fair Work Act and General Retail Industry Award.
WORKPLACE ADVICE
Immediate access to expertise and pragmatic workplace advice for you and your retail managers to help make better, faster and legally compliant decision
WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT
The workforce management solution provides retailers with robust HR and payroll infrastructure aimed at increasing flexibility and ensuring compliance.
SPEAK TO AN INDUSTRY EXPERT
AMANDA DAFF
Head of Client Strategy
“The Australian retail industry has tightened, with competition and online disruption driving widespread industry pressure. As a result, retailers need targeted employment solutions which allow them to get the most from their people, harness efficient ways to comply and remain competitive and ultimately protect their bottom line.”
CAROLINE KNIGHT
Business Development
“I’ve been helping business owners within the retail sector for over 6 years and I understand the daily pressures of running a business from watching your labour costs and staying compliant.”
KASHAAN STOKER
Principal HR Consultant, Gold Coast/Brisbane
“I have over 10 years of experience working in the retail industry as a HR Business Partner for businesses of all sizes, getting the most out of every dollar spent on HR.”
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MAKING EMPLOYMENT EASIER BY COMBINING HR, LEGAL & PAYROLL SERVICES WITH TECHNOLOGY