On Demand HR Projects
Whilst the vast majority of day-to-day HR and workplace relations matters are covered under our Essential Support membership, some matters require a more significant amount of work, dedicated resources or formal representation.
For these matters, On Demand HR provides separately scoped project services across a range of specialist workplace relations areas.
Wherever possible, our projects are provided on a fixed-fee basis. Before commencing, we will provide a clear scope of works outlining what is included and the professional fees involved, providing certainty around costs and avoiding unexpected fee blowouts.
Enterprise Agreements
- Review and preparation of new or replacement Enterprise Agreements
- Advice regarding the bargaining process and statutory requirements
- Review of Modern Awards, wage structures, classifications, and employment conditions
- Better Off Overall Test assessments and employee communication throughout the bargaining process
- Management of the voting process and preparation and lodgement of Fair Work Commission approval documentation
Fair Work Commission Representation
On Demand HR represents employers in Fair Work Commission matters, including Unfair Dismissal and General Protections applications.
Our representation can include:
- Review of the application, relevant evidence and circumstances surrounding the claim
- Preparation and lodgement of the employer’s formal response
- Development of a strategy for conciliation, including assessment of settlement options
- Representation of the employer at Fair Work Commission conciliation conferences
- Where matters do not resolve, preparation of submissions, witness evidence, and representation through subsequent stages of proceedings (if proceeding in FWC jurisdiction)
Our approach is practical and commercial, with representation generally structured in stages so clients understand the strategy, scope, and professional fees before proceeding further.
Workplace Investigations
On Demand HR conducts independent workplace investigations involving serious complaints and allegations including bullying, harassment, discrimination, misconduct, and inappropriate workplace behaviour.
Our workplace investigation projects can include:
- Review of complaints, allegations and relevant documentary or electronic evidence
- Preparation of investigation correspondence and establishment of a clear investigation process
- Interviews with complainants, respondents, and relevant witnesses
- Assessment of evidence and findings in relation to each allegation
- Preparation of a written investigation report and practical recommendations for management
An external investigation can provide employers with an independent and structured process, particularly where allegations are serious, there are conflicting versions of events, senior employees are involved or subsequent disciplinary or legal proceedings are possible.
Payroll Reviews & Audits
Payroll compliance can become a significant financial and workplace relations risk where employees have been incorrectly classified, Award entitlements have not been properly applied, or payroll practices have not kept pace with changes to employment arrangements.
On Demand HR can conduct payroll reviews and audits to identify potential compliance issues before they develop into larger problems. Our payroll review projects can include:
- Review of payslips and payroll practices against Fair Work requirements
- Review of employee pay rates to identify potential underpayment risks
- Assessment of Modern Award coverage and employee classifications
- Review of allowances, overtime, penalty rates, and other applicable Award entitlements
- Advice regarding the calculation, rectification, and management of identified underpayments
Following the review, we can provide management with clear findings and practical recommendations regarding any areas requiring correction or further action.
