HR Connect Package
HR Connect is an on-demand Workplace Advice service, crafted for your business when you need access to expert HR advice.
UNLIMITED WORKPLACE ADVICE
COMPREHENSIVE COMPLIANCE REVIEW
ACCESS TO EXTENSIVE HR DOCUMENT LIBRARY
EXPERT REPRESENTATION
How can the HR Connect team help your business?
Gain access to unlimited workplace relations expertise, as well as sound HR advice for your business, to help make better, faster and legally compliant decisions.
You’ll work with the sharpest Workplace Consultants to ensure your contracts, workplace policies and HR practices are consistent with Fair Work legislation and relevant Awards, with best practice tips along the way. Most importantly, you’ll gain access to a 21 point compliance Audit against Fair Work Act, NES & Legal obligations.
Access HR documents and tools via our cloud-based portal, and choose from our extensive library or legal representation resources when needed. HR Connect gives you the confidence to get on with doing what you do best.
What’s included in the HR Connect Package?
You can access our starter package for a minimum of 12 months.
ENTRY LEVEL SERVICE
HR Connect
Looking for the essentials only? Have one-off questions you need answered? Need access to HR documents, policies and tools? Instead of partnering with a dedicated HR consultant, our HR Connect service delivers unlimited workplace advice (backed by representation in the event of a claim), a compliance audit, and assistance with your ongoing HR needs throughout the year.
HR Connect Features
Unlimited HR & Workplace Advice
Compliance Audit
Audit against Fair Work Act & NES
HR Documents & Tools
Representation
HR Connect Inclusions
| HR Connect | |
| UNLIMITED WORKPLACE ADVICE | |
| Phone and email support (8:30 am to 5:30 pm AEST/AEDT) | |
| Maximum number of authorised contacts | 3 |
| Access advice within 24 hours of signing up | |
| COMPLIANCE AUDIT | |
| Audit against Fair Work Act & NES | |
| WHS health check | |
| HR DOCUMENTS | |
| Access to over 200 HR documents and tools |
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| WHS DOCUMENTS & TOOLS | |
| Access to WHS tools and documents |
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| REPRESENTATION | |
| Complimentary representation (up to but not including arbitration) for alleged unfair dismissal, adverse action, discrimination, bullying and harassment claims | |
| DOCUMENT REVIEW & EDITING | Optional Add On |
| Review and edit of 1-5 HR documents | $850 |
| Review and edit of 6-10 HR documents | $1,550 |
| Review and edit of 11-15 HR documents | $2,200 |
| Review and edit of 16 or more HR documents | POA |
| SAFETY (WHS) PARTNER | Optional Add On |
| WHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (WHSMS) | Optional Add On |
| EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | Optional Add On |
HR Connect Inclusions
| UNLIMITED WORKPLACE ADVICE |
| Phone and email support (8:30 am to 5:30 pm AEST/AEDT) |
| Maximum number of authorised contacts |
| 3 |
| Access advice within 24 hours of signing up |
| COMPLIANCE AUDIT |
| Audit against Fair Work Act & NES |
| WHS health check |
| HR DOCUMENTS |
| Access to over 200 HR documents and tools |
| WHS DOCUMENTS & TOOLS |
| Access to WHS tools and documents |
| REPRESENTATION |
| Complimentary representation (up to but not including arbitration) for alleged unfair dismissal, adverse action, discrimination, bullying and harassment claims |
| DOCUMENT REVIEW & EDITING |
| Optional Add On |
| Review and edit of 1-5 HR documents |
| $850 |
| Review and edit of 6-10 HR documents |
| $1,550 |
| Review and edit of 11-15 HR documents |
| $2,200 |
| Review and edit of 16 or more HR documents |
| POA |
| SAFETY (WHS) PARTNER |
| Optional Add On |
| WHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (WHSMS) |
| Optional Add On |
| EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
| Optional Add On |
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Have an HR question? Our Workplace
Consultants can help you with the answers
Do you understand all aspects of any relevant Modern Award(s) or Enterprise Agreements that cover your business and employees?
Are your employment contracts consistent with the Fair Work Act’s National Employment Standards, relevant Award provisions and best practice?
Are your workplace policies consistent with the Fair Work Act’s National Employment Standards, relevant Award provisions and best practice?
Are you missing any critical workplace policies?
Do you and your managers fully understand Fair Work requirements in respect of termination of employment (including redundancy)?
Do you engage or could you engage overseas workers on visas?
Are you aware of your obligations when you engage overseas workers on visas?
How does the business currently manage recruitment? Are people conducting interviews trained in best practice technique to ensure the best candidate is selected and to avoid questions that may give rise to discrimination issues?
Are your record keeping obligations being met?
Do you understand all aspects of any relevant Modern Award(s) or Enterprise Agreements that cover your business and employees?
Are your employment contracts consistent with the Fair Work Act’s National Employment Standards, relevant Award provisions and best practice?
Are your workplace policies consistent with the Fair Work Act’s National Employment Standards, relevant Award provisions and best practice?
Are you missing any critical workplace policies?
Do you and your managers fully understand Fair Work requirements in respect of termination of employment (including redundancy)?
Do you engage or could you engage overseas workers on visas?
Are you aware of your obligations when you engage overseas workers on visas?
How does the business currently manage recruitment? Are people conducting interviews trained in best practice technique to ensure the best candidate is selected and to avoid questions that may give rise to discrimination issues?
Are your record keeping obligations being met?
Our comprehensive HR Document Library is constantly updated and freely available to our clients
Browse the suite of documents below. We are adding to the library all the time.
Employment contract templates
- Casual Employment Contract (Long Version)
- Part-Time Employment Contract (Long Version)
- Full-Time Employment Contract (Long Version)
- Maximum Term Contract for Parental Leave Replacement
- Maximum Term Contract for Apprentices
- Maximum Term Contract for Work Experience Placement
- Fixed Term Contract
Policies
- Alcohol & Drugs Policy
- Code of Conduct
- Community Services Leave Policy
- Compassionate Leave Policy
- Family & Domestic Violence Leave
- Policy
- Flexible Working Policy
- Grievance Handling Policy
- Long Service Leave Policy
- Parental Leave Policy
- Personal / Carer’s Leave (“Sick Leave”) Policy
- Return to Work Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Staff Social Functions Policy
- Telephone, Mobile & Internet Policy
- Theft & Cash Handling Policy
- Workplace Health Safety (WHS) Policy
- Workplace Surveillance Policy (NSW)
- Workplace Surveillance Policy (ACT)
- Workplace Surveillance Policy (All States / Territories)
- Workplace Anti-Bullying & Anti-Harassment Policy
- Hot Weather Policy
- Business Expenses Policy
- Corporate Credit Card Policy
- Vehicle Policy
- Indigenous Employment Policy
Probation letters
- Probationary review form
- Successful completion of probationary period
- Probationary period extension
- Termination due to unsuccessful probation
Termination letters
- Termination due to unsatisfactory performance
- Termination due to misconduct
- Termination due to serious misconduct (summary dismissal)
- Termination of casual engagement
Performance Management and disciplinary procedures
- Notice to attend disciplinary meeting re misconduct
- Warning letter due to misconduct
- Notice to attend performance review meeting
- Warning letter – performance improvement required
- Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) template
- Performance appraisal with objective setting
Redundancy
- At risk of redundancy letter
- Notice of termination due to redundancy
- Redundancy selection matrix
Abandonment
- Abandonment of employment – first letter
- Abandonment of employment – final warning letter
- Termination due to abandonment
Jury Duty
- Jury Duty exemption request letter
- Confirmation of Absence on Jury Duty letter
Parental leave
- Statutory Declaration – parental leave
- Parental leave commencement letter
Flexible work
- Flexible working application
- Flexible working trial arrangement
- Working From Home trial arrangement
Payroll
- Payroll deduction authority
- Timesheet template
- Payslip template
- Salary sacrifice to super agreement letter template
- Salary or Wage Advance Form
- Annual leave cash-out agreement
- Annual leave in advance agreement
Recruitment
- Reference check template
- Job Description Template
- New employee onboarding checklist
Medical assessments
- Template letter to employee directing medical assessment
- Template consent form to disclose medical information
- Template letter to doctor requesting assessment
Miscellaneous
- Contract variation letter
- Secondment letter
- Promotion letter
- Resignation acceptance letter
- Statement of Service
- Higher Duties Allowance letter
- Training Agreement
- Direction to take Annual Leave – Award employees
- Leave of absence confirmation letter
- Casual Loading Offset letter
- New Employment Contract Cover letter
- National Employment Standards
- Fair Work Information Statement
- Template Non-Disclosure Agreement / Confidentiality Agreement
- Casual Employment Information Statement
Employment contract templates
- Casual Employment Contract (Long Version)
- Part-Time Employment Contract (Long Version)
- Full-Time Employment Contract (Long Version)
- Maximum Term Contract for Parental Leave Replacement
- Maximum Term Contract for Apprentices
- Maximum Term Contract for Work Experience Placement
- Fixed Term Contract
Policies
- Alcohol & Drugs Policy
- Code of Conduct
- Community Services Leave Policy
- Compassionate Leave Policy
- Family & Domestic Violence Leave
- Policy
- Flexible Working Policy
- Grievance Handling Policy
- Long Service Leave Policy
- Parental Leave Policy
- Personal / Carer’s Leave (“Sick Leave”) Policy
- Return to Work Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Staff Social Functions Policy
- Telephone, Mobile & Internet Policy
- Theft & Cash Handling Policy
- Workplace Health Safety (WHS) Policy
- Workplace Surveillance Policy (NSW)
- Workplace Surveillance Policy (ACT)
- Workplace Surveillance Policy (All States / Territories)
- Workplace Anti-Bullying & Anti-Harassment Policy
- Hot Weather Policy
- Business Expenses Policy
- Corporate Credit Card Policy
- Vehicle Policy
- Indigenous Employment Policy
Probation letters
- Probationary review form
- Successful completion of probationary period
- Probationary period extension
- Termination due to unsuccessful probation
Termination letters
- Termination due to unsatisfactory performance
- Termination due to misconduct
- Termination due to serious misconduct (summary dismissal)
- Termination of casual engagement
Performance Management and disciplinary procedures
- Notice to attend disciplinary meeting re misconduct
- Warning letter due to misconduct
- Notice to attend performance review meeting
- Warning letter – performance improvement required
- Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) template
- Performance appraisal with objective setting
Redundancy
- At risk of redundancy letter
- Notice of termination due to redundancy
- Redundancy selection matrix
Abandonment
- Abandonment of employment – first letter
- Abandonment of employment – final warning letter
- Termination due to abandonment
Jury Duty
- Jury Duty exemption request letter
- Confirmation of Absence on Jury Duty letter
Parental leave
- Statutory Declaration – parental leave
- Parental leave commencement letter
Flexible work
- Flexible working application
- Flexible working trial arrangement
- Working From Home trial arrangement
Payroll
- Payroll deduction authority
- Timesheet template
- Payslip template
- Salary sacrifice to super agreement letter template
- Salary or Wage Advance Form
- Annual leave cash-out agreement
- Annual leave in advance agreement
Recruitment
- Reference check template
- Job Description Template
- New employee onboarding checklist
Medical assessments
- Template letter to employee directing medical assessment
- Template consent form to disclose medical information
- Template letter to doctor requesting assessment
Miscellaneous
- Contract variation letter
- Secondment letter
- Promotion letter
- Resignation acceptance letter
- Statement of Service
- Higher Duties Allowance letter
- Training Agreement
- Direction to take Annual Leave – Award employees
- Leave of absence confirmation letter
- Casual Loading Offset letter
- New Employment Contract Cover letter
- National Employment Standards
- Fair Work Information Statement
- Template Non-Disclosure Agreement / Confidentiality Agreement
- Casual Employment Information Statement
How Employment Innovations can work for you?
At Employment Innovations, we provide proven outsourced HR solutions specifically designed to help Australian SMEs.
Our HR Connect package is serviced by our local team of expert human resources professionals who provide you with expert legislative knowledge, as an on-demand advisory and compliance solution.
Your virtual HR partnership can help keep you up-to-date on legislative changes, Award updates and best practice HR for your business.
Reasons why you should partner with us
RESOLVE PEOPLE PROBLEMS
ENHANCE HR PROCESSES
REDUCE COMPLIANCE RISKS
IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY
SAVE MONEY
Meet the HR Connect team
We believe that the strongest teams foster diverse personalities, talents and skills. We use our knowledge and experience to help Australian Businesses achieve their best.
ANNELIESE CROSS
Advisory Team Leader
RHIANNON COSGROVE
Workplace Advisor
SOPHIE MCCARTNEY
Workplace Advisor
KARINA COYLE
HR Advisor
HR Connect customer testimonials
AUSTRALIAN HR INSTITUTE (AHRI) MEMBERS
THE ASSOCIATION FOR PAYROLL SPECIALISTS (TAPS) MEMBERS
QUALIFIED BAS AGENTS
CERTIFIED HR PRACTITIONERS (CHRP) ACCREDITATION FROM AHRI
Find out more about our HR Connect package today
Could your business benefit from unlimited HR & WHS advice from our team of experts? To get in touch, just fill in the enquiry form, and an HR Connect team member will reach out soon.