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HR Cartel 

oUR COMPREHENSIVE HR MEMBERSHIP includes

  • HR and IR advice, plus access to WH&S, EAP, Employee Testing and more. 

  • Exclusive Access to The HR Cartel member-only portal and membership-level content

  • The HR Cartel member forums and chat rooms

  • Monthly member-only webinars, courses, and resources 

  • Ongoing HR support and coaching for all matters in your business

  • Customised, advanced HR management systems, managed for you 

  • HR documentation, contracts, templates and tools

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The HR Cartel MEMBER SUCCESS STORIES

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    Client: HR Cartel Member – Luxury Retail Brand

    Scope: Queensland, Australia | 30 employees
    Industry Experience: 13 years, with international supply chains and stakeholders

    Challenge:

    • Rising operational costs

    • Need to reduce headcount expenses

    • Maintain growth and strengthen market position

    THE SOLUTION

    18-month comprehensive business transformation

    Optimised workforce structures

    Aligned operational processes with revenue goals

    Enhanced stakeholder collaboration across international supply chains

    THE RESULTS

    $1M reduction in headcount costs

    Significantly increased revenue and profit

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    Client: HR Cartel Member – National Operations
    Scope: Australia-wide | 2000 employees | Hundreds of workplaces
    Industry Tenure: 15 years | Engagements with Unions, Regulators, and Auditors

    Challenge:
    •Complex HR and IR needs across numerous sites
    •Frequent legal disputes and Fair Work Commission cases
    •Need for consistent, reliable management of high HR/IR volumes

    THE SOLUTION

    Full-scale HR and IR management, handling 80 actions/month

    Proactive dispute resolution

    Comprehensive regulatory compliance

    Representation in Fair Work Commission cases

    THE RESULTS

    Efficient handling of and compliance issues

    Seamless management of 80 monthly actions

    Focused client operations with
    reduced legal risk

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    Client: HR Cartel Member – Niche Industry
    Situation: Serious criminal allegations against employees posed a reputational risk

    Challenge:
    •High stakes: Allegations threatened employer reputation
    •Immediate need for a thorough, compliant investigation

    THE SOLUTION

    Comprehensive investigation

    Evidence gathering and detailed reporting

    Collaboration with Police for transparency

    THE RESULTS

    Safeguarded employer from reputational damage

    Mitigated risk of criminal proceedings

    Preserved client integrity and operational stability

  • Client: HR Cartel Member – Luxury Retail Brand
    Location: Queensland, Australia
    Employees: 30
    Industry Experience: 13 years, with international supply chains and stakeholders

    Challenge: Facing rising operational costs and seeking to improve profitability, the client needed a streamlined approach to reduce headcount expenses while maintaining growth and strengthening its market position.

    Solution: With HR Cartel’s strategic guidance, the client underwent a comprehensive business transformation over 18 months. This involved optimising workforce structures, aligning operational processes with revenue goals, and reinforcing stakeholder collaboration across international supply chains.

    Results:

    • Achieved a $1M reduction in headcount costs

    • Significantly increased revenue and profit

    This successful transformation has positioned the client for sustainable growth in the competitive luxury retail space.

  • Client: HR Cartel Member – National Operations
    Scope: Australia-wide, 2000 employees, hundreds of workplaces
    Industry Tenure: 15 years, engaging with multiple Unions, regulators, and supply chain auditors

    Challenge: Managing complex HR and IR needs across numerous sites, including handling legal disputes and navigating Fair Work Commission cases. The client required a consistent, reliable solution to manage high volumes of HR and IR actions monthly.

    Solution: The HR Cartel provided full-scale HR and IR management, overseeing an average of 80 HR and IR actions per month. Services included proactive dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and consistent representation in Fair Work Commission cases, ensuring smooth operations and reducing legal risks.

    Results:

    • Seamless management of 80 HR and IR actions monthly

    • Streamlined handling of legal disputes and Fair Work cases

    This partnership enabled the client to focus on core operations while maintaining compliance and operational stability across all locations.

  • Client: HR Cartel Member – Niche Industry
    Situation: Serious criminal allegations made by stakeholders against employees

    Challenge:The client faced significant reputational risk due to serious allegations against its employees, requiring immediate action to conduct a thorough investigation while ensuring compliance with legal protocols.

    Solution:The HR Cartel implemented a full workplace investigation process, which included:

    • Conducting a comprehensive investigation to gather relevant evidence

    • Reporting detailed findings to management

    • Coordinating with Police investigators to ensure a transparent and thorough process

    Results:

    • Successfully safeguarded the employer from serious reputational damage

    • Mitigated the risk of criminal proceedings against the organization and its employees

    This proactive approach allowed the client to maintain its integrity and operational stability during a challenging time.

Membership 
Options

As HR experts dedicated to small-medium sized employers, we offer different membership options that include a genuine, done-for-you HR solution that is embedded in your business. Our advanced management systems and advice platform allow us to provide seamless integration and expert support to your teams no matter how complicated the HR issues may be. 

 

Our approach is proactive and fearless, ensuring that potential issues are identified and addressed before they become problems.

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CHOOSE A PLAN

Find the best membership for your business

Cartel Associate

Perfect for clients with less than 10 employees

Guardian

Perfect for clients that have between 11 to 30 employees

Bulletproof

Perfect for clients that have more than 30 employees

On-going administration of the cloud-based HR management system
Customised HR documentation, templates and tools
Access to our inner advisory circle
Access to our priority “advice” line service
Instant and/or fast responses are provided to all questions.
All responses and advice are provided in writing and recorded in our system
Exclusive Access to our HR Cartel member-only portal and content
Cartel member industry forums and chat rooms
Monthly member-only webinar invitations
Ongoing HR support and coaching for all matters in your business
Customised HR management system development
All custom HR management frameworks developed as needed
Total employees life-cycle HR Management
Unlimited Director level advice and coaching
Includes Organisation and Job Design, Remuneration Models, Incentive Plans, Performance Management and more.
Includes organisation and Job Design, Remuneration Models, Incentive Plans, Performance Management and more.
Includes complete setup and ongoing administration of a cloud-based HR Management system

FAQ

  • It’s the perfect option to take up when you realise HR needs to be taken care of in your business. Realising you need HR support is a sign you’ve created a strong business that needs proactive protection. Unfortunately, HR experts are very expensive and HR systems are complicated to implement. The HR Cartel gives people like you the most advanced external HR solution and proactive support, with no expensive outlays or long-term commitments.

  • We work with small to medium-size businesses from 1 to 200+ employees, and we tailor our solutions to suit your company’s specific needs.

  • We offer 3 HR Cartel ongoing membership options that can be tailored to your particular needs. Or, we offer specialised HR support services on hourly or project rates.

  • We provide our non-member customers’ with the ability to set a budget, or pre-purchase hours, so our customers are always in full control of cost, time, and outcomes. 

    For our ongoing members, our member options contain all the inclusions our customers need, so there are no surprises. 

  • No. With our ongoing membership options, we only ask that you provide one (1) full calendar month notice of cancellation. Unlike other well known brands in our industry, we’ll never lock you into 1, 3 or 5 year agreements that auto-renew with unfair terms, and never allow cancellation. We always operate with our customers’ best interest in mind. 

  • Absolutely not! We are 100% Australian based HR experts that understand Australian workplace regulations complexities, and stay on top of the dynamic changes in law that occur here all year round. Our customers’ success and support is too important to risk.

  • Our people are highly experienced Australian HR practitioners. Our team that services clients is made up of Senior HR professionals, supported by HR Associates, and our clients have direct access to their HR Team via phone and email or via online meetings.  

  • Absolutely no call centres staffed by juniors or newbies to the industry! You’re always dealing with your own HR team. Once you’re a client, we understand and know your business, enabling us to provide advanced, proactive, and empowering advice tailored specifically to serve you. 

  • At HR Cartel we offer:

    • On-call HR and Industrial Relations Advice

    • Fair Work Commission Support and Representation

    • Strategic HR Management Advice and Project Execution 

    • Organisational Design 

    • Remuneration & Benefits Models and Plans 

    • Attraction & Recruitment Services 

    • Workplace Regulations Compliance

    • Workplace Investigations

    • Automated HR Management Systems and Administration 

    And more. 

APPLY NOW

At The HR Cartel, we don’t just offer HR —we deliver a tailored, premium experience designed for businesses that value and deserve excellence.


We curate our members to ensure every client gets the dedicated support and attention they deserve. 


Join a select group of forward-thinking businesses benefiting from proactive HR management, seamless compliance, and expert guidance. Apply now and take the first step towards becoming an HR Cartel Member.

Apply To Become A HR Cartel Member

  • Access to our inner advisory circle
    Access to our priority “advice” line service
    Instant and/or fast responses are provided to all questions.
    All responses and advice are provided in writing and recorded in our system
    Exclusive Access to our HR Cartel member-only portal and content
    Cartel member industry forums and chat rooms
    Monthly member-only webinar invitations
    Total employees life-cycle HR Management
    Ongoing HR support and coaching for all matters in your business
    Customised HR management system development
    Customised HR documentation, templates and tools
    Unlimited Director level advice and coaching
    All custom HR management frameworks developed as needed
    On-going administration of the cloud-based HR management system
    Personality Testing
    Optional Add-on
    Employee Assistance Program
    Optional Add-on

    Perfect for clients with less than 10 employees

  • Access to our inner advisory circle
    Access to our priority “advice” line service
    Instant and/or fast responses are provided to all questions.
    All responses and advice are provided in writing and recorded in our system
    Exclusive Access to our HR Cartel member-only portal and content
    Cartel member industry forums and chat rooms
    Monthly member-only webinar invitations
    Total employees life-cycle HR Management
    Ongoing HR support and coaching for all matters in your business
    Customised HR management system development
    Customised HR documentation, templates and tools
    Unlimited Director level advice and coaching
    All custom HR management frameworks developed as needed
    Includes Organisation and Job Design, Remuneration Models, Incentive Plans, Performance Management and more.
    On-going administration of the cloud-based HR management system
    Total employees life-cycle HR Management
    Employee Assistance Program
    Optional Add-on
    Personality Testing
    Optional Add-on

    Perfect for clients that have between 11 to 30 employees

  • Access to our inner advisory circle
    Access to our priority “advice” line service
    Instant and/or fast responses are provided to all questions.
    All responses and advice are provided in writing and recorded in our system
    Exclusive Access to our HR Cartel member-only portal and content
    Cartel member industry forums and chat rooms
    Monthly member-only webinar invitations
    Ongoing HR support and coaching for all matters in your business
    Customised HR management system development
    Customised HR documentation, templates and tools
    Unlimited Director level advice and coaching
    All custom HR management frameworks developed as needed
    Includes Organisation and Job Design, Remuneration Models, Incentive Plans, Performance Management and more.
    On-going administration of the cloud-based HR management system
    Includes complete setup and ongoing administration of a cloud-based HR Management system
    Total employees life-cycle HR Management
    Employee Assistance Program
    Optional Add-On
    Personality Testing
    Optional Add-On

    Perfect for clients that have more than 30 employees

Access to our inner advisory circle
Access to our priority “advice” line service
Instant and/or fast responses are provided to all questions.
All responses and advice are provided in writing and recorded in our system
Exclusive Access to our HR Cartel member-only portal and content
Cartel member industry forums and chat rooms
Monthly member-only webinar invitations
Ongoing HR support and coaching for all matters in your business
Customised HR management system development
Customised HR documentation, templates and tools
Unlimited Director level advice and coaching
All custom HR management frameworks developed as needed
On-going administration of the cloud-based HR management system
Total employees life-cycle HR Management
Employee Assistance Program
Personality Testing
Optional. Add-on
Optional. Add-on
Includes Organisation and Job Design, Remuneration Models, Incentive Plans, Performance Management and more.
Optional. Add-on
Optional. Add-on
Includes organisation and Job Design, Remuneration Models, Incentive Plans, Performance Management and more.
Includes complete setup and ongoing administration of a cloud-based HR Management system
Optional. Add-on
Optional. Add-on

CHOOSE A PLAN

Find the best membership for your business

Associate

Perfect for clients with less than 10 employees

Guardian

Perfect for clients that have between 11 to 30 employees

Bulletproof

Perfect for clients that have more than 30 employees

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