"In challenging times the key to success is to make sure your people are positively aligned and engaged with the business goals"
Industrial Relations & Human Resources Specialists
Contact Details
Principal Consultant
Michael Schmidt
Mobile
0438 129 728
Fax
02 9332 6775
Email
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Postal Address
PO Box 236
East Maitland NSW 2323
Your Business – Your People – Your Future
- Do you need help to understand the practical effects of the new Fair Work Act and what exactly you need to do?
- Would it benefit your line managers to have day to day access to practical employees relations assistance – for matters such as interpretations, disciplinary processes or disputes?
- Do you actively seek to minimise the business risk of people issues at your workplace?
- Do you seek a performance management system structured to encourage your line managers take responsibility for their employees and assist them to reach their potential – for your business?
Hunter HR - Latest News & Commentary
The introduction of the new federal industrial relations system is confusing many employers. Hunter HR is producing a range of Information Sheets on the Fair Work Act. These sheets contain recommended actions for employers to assist them to comply with the new Act. If you are covered by a state Award or a preserved state award of agreement you also need to understand your long term obligations and options. If you wish to receive a copy of these fact sheets please contact Michael Schmidt.
Hunter HR - Business Services
The more challenging the economic environment the greater the need to have engaged and motivated staff striving to optimise business performance. This is where professional human resources management guidance becomes vital.
A key determinant of success for all organisations is how well they can convert high level business goals into individual employee objectives and then positively work with their employees to allow them to succeed.
Hunter HR is a provider of practical business orientated Human Resources Management services specialising in providing HR solutions to organisations who wish to optimise their people potential.
Taking the initiative to put in place human resources structures and systems will progressively create a culture where line managers competently and consistently take responsibility for managing people issues within their teams.
Making the decision to adopt a more structured approach to managing your people resources allows you to differentiate your organisation as a professional employer where people will want to work – and people will want to stay at work.
Hunter HR can provide the right balance of strategic and operational Human Resources and Employee Relations for your business.
Hunter HR - Performance Planning & Review System
The PP&R system provides a comprehensive structure for line managers to engage and manage their reports towards the business goals.
Components include:- Outcome Focussed Position Descriptions
- Organisational Behavioural Attributes
- Performance Targets
- Personal Development Planning
- A Structured Review System
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Hunter HR - Effective Feedback & Performance Counselling Skills
Line Managers face a very difficult task in providing their employees with the necessary feedback and performance counselling.
This one day workshop provides them with a range of practical skills and structures to allow them to competently carry out this vital task to ensure employees improve their work performance.
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Hunter HR Business Services
Developing a Performance Focussed Organisation
Improve organisational performance through a carefully integrated Human Resources change strategy focussed on employee engagement and alignment with the business goals;- Development of a long term people strategy based on business needs.
- Establishing a tailored Performance Planning and Review System aligned to organisational goals.
- Employee engagement and retention strategies
- Setting up outcome focussed Training and Development Systems.
- Process improvement facilitation workshops.
- Employee Relations change strategies.
Human Resources Management Services
Improve the ability of line leaders to manage their day to day Human Resources functions through:- Human Resources Policies and Procedures tailored to business needs.
- Professional internal recruitment process to provide a professional structure/image to your recruitment process.
- Developing a performance focussed remuneration system and grading structure.
- Workers compensation strategy – managing complex cases.
- Reviewing and developing performance focussed employment contracts
Employee Relations Services
Based on the needs of your organisation Hunter HR provides a professional employee relations service that includes the following;- Direct assistance to line management with managing day to day employee relations issues;
- Information on wages employees entitlements under applicable Awards, Agreements or Legislation;
- Guidance or direct assistance on internal disciplinary and EEO matters;
- Assisting senior management in relation to restructuring, redundancy and exit management;
- Direct or indirect assistance in negotiating enterprise agreements
Hunter HR - Online Award and Pay Rate Access
If your organisation is covered by a NSW Award please click here for access to links to the Office of Industrial Relations online awards and pay rates.
If your organisation is covered by a Federal Award please contact Hunter HR for further information.
How Do I Know Which Award Covers My Organisation?
In relation to non Government organisations Federal and State Award coverage is determined by the following:
- Federal Awards – if you are an incorporated organisations (ie Pty Ltd)
- NSW Awards – non incorporated organisations including Partnerships, Sole Traders etc
If you are in any doubt as to which industrial award (if any) may cover your organisation please contact Hunter HR.
Hunter HR - Service Structure
Hunter HR clients have utilised two different service structures to assist them in their business. Some have opted for an on-going professional service relationship invoiced periodically while others have preferred to engage Hunter HR on a project basis. Please contact Michael Schmidt to determine which of the structures are suitable for your business.