Essential HR

At Essential HR, we make HR simple, strategic, and stress-free for small to medium-sized businesses across Australia. We know that as a business owner, you want to focus on growth—not get bogged down in policies, compliance, and paperwork. That’s where we come in.

We offer outsourced HR services for a fixed monthly fee—with packages designed to scale with your business. Whether you have 5 employees or 50, we tailor our solutions to meet your current needs while planning ahead for future growth. No surprise costs, no lock-in confusion—just clear, predictable pricing that lets you budget with confidence.

As an Employment Hero Partner, we also help you get the most out of one of Australia’s leading HR and payroll platforms. From setup and implementation to ongoing management and support, we ensure Employment Hero works seamlessly for your business, helping you save time, reduce admin, and stay compliant.

With over 30 years’ experience in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, our team understands the challenges SME owners face. We deliver practical, best-practice HR solutions—backed by deep legal and compliance expertise—that protect your business, engage your people, and drive productivity.

Why Choose Essential HR?

• Fixed, scalable monthly packages—HR support that grows with you.

• End-to-end outsourcing—from recruitment to compliance to performance management.

• Employment Hero expertise—maximise your investment in HR technology.

• Specialist SME focus—we speak your language and understand your pressures.

• Proven compliance—helping you meet Fair Work obligations with confidence.

At Essential HR, we become your trusted HR partner—proactive, responsive, and committed to helping your business and people thrive.

Your business. Your team. Our expertise.