EHQ Consulting

EHQ Consulting provides HR Strategy and People Advisory across Australia through fractional and retainer-based engagement models, delivering on-demand strategic HR leadership and operational HR support for purpose-driven organisations nationwide.

• Director Louise Byrne brings 23 years’ experience across senior HR, organisational development and recruitment leadership, with a track record spanning technology, professional services, education, health, allied health and defence-related sectors.
• Delivers strategic HR direction, people policy, HRIS implementation, and operational excellence on a retainer, project, or ad-hoc basis, providing Chief People Officer-level expertise without full-time staffing cost, with dedicated relationship management and no call centre handoff.
• Works deeply with a small number of clients on long-term partnerships, combining straight talk, agility and human-centred strategy, focusing on alignment of people, performance and purpose for sustainable growth.

Best for: growing SMEs, not-for-profits and medium-large organisations seeking strategic HR leadership and capability-building without hiring a full-time Chief People Officer.

EHQ Consulting provides Interim HR Leadership across Australia as your on-demand Chief People Officer and HR advisory partner, bridging strategic vision and day-to-day people operations.

• Access seasoned Chief People Officer expertise on a retainer, project, or ad-hoc basis, without full-time staffing cost or the lag of traditional recruitment.
• Delivers strategic HR direction and operational HR support alongside mentoring and upskilling of your existing team, ensuring continuity and capability building.
• Dedicated relationship manager with deep understanding of your business and people, bringing straight talk and human-centred strategy focused on alignment of people, performance and purpose.

Best for: growing organisations needing experienced HR leadership and strategic direction during transitions, growth phases, or when building internal capability.