Who we are

We are a local business that provides employment law and employee relations service and support to small and medium sized enterprises. Our approach is to clearly understand our client’s business in the first instance (including key issues and business drivers) and then deliver timely, “fit for purpose”, and practical solutions for longer-term success. We are available by phone or in person and are proud to the provide the full range of services including advice in managing day to day people issues, Award / enterprise agreement interpretation and compliance, contracts of employment, performance management and disciplinary processes, policies and procedures, training and development, and workplace investigations.

Qualified experts

You’ll have access to expert advice from our Director, Michael Gillett, a highly experienced and knowledgeable HR professional with over 20 year’s senior management experience across a wide range of industries, both domestically and abroad. Michael has proven success in partnering with business leaders to deliver continuous improvement in employment and employee relations practices. Michael’s generalist HR experience is underpinned by relevant business qualifications including a Bachelor of Business (Computing) and MBA from RMIT University. 

What makes The HR Dept different?

We are a small business based in Fremantle and passionate about helping SME’s thrive through pragmatic and personal advice to suit their business priorities. Our approach is underpinned by our core business principles:

• Clients: understanding our client’s business and employment requirements;
• Solutions: developing cost effective, practical and “fit for purpose” solutions;
• Service: timely and reliable service delivery; and
• People: all people are to be treated fairly and equitably.

Our comprehensive HR service comes at a fraction of the cost of hiring an in-house HR professional or engaging a law firm. We can assist by navigating a clear pathway through the complexity of the employment legislation and leaving you to focus on your business.

Our core offering is a pay monthly, all-inclusive HR Solutions+ for businesses seeking an ongoing retained service including access to unlimited telephone and email advice.

How can we help?

Our service covers everything in relation to the employment relationship including a framework to improve business performance, minimise the risk of people issues, and/or resolving issues in a timely manner. Specifically, our services cover:

Engaging new employees

• Recruitment
• Contracts of employment
• On-boarding & inductions
• Probation

Terms and conditions of employment

• Award and enterprise agreement interpretation and compliance
• Employment law, regulations and standards
• Enterprise bargaining
• Policies and procedures
• Employee handbooks
• Remuneration, benefits and superannuation

Performance management

• Goal setting & performance feedback
• Absence management
• Disciplinary processes & termination of employment

Organisation & employee development

• Leadership development and coaching
• Organisation and Job design
• Change management, restructuring & redundancy
• Technical training
• Employee engagement and satisfaction surveys
• Employee health and well-being
• Workforce planning

Dispute resolution

• Grievances
• Disputes
• Industrial relations
• Workplace investigations

Whether you need regular day to day advice, support for a one-off project or feel that your business would benefit from a free, no obligation, health check please do get in touch on:

T:   (08) 6115 6324.

M:  0430 433 110 or

Email: michael.gillett@hrdept.com.au