electAssociates

electAssociates provides SME HR Support, serving small and medium enterprises across Australia since 2004, with specialist focus on organisations without in-house HR teams.

• Principal Bert Franzen brings over 30 years HR experience; the firm operates no long-term contracts and charges only for services used.
• Full-service HR lifecycle coverage: systems, employment contracts, enterprise agreements, governance, compliance, work health and safety, performance management, succession planning, and Fair Work Commission representation.
• Deep industry expertise across IT, construction, manufacturing, transport, retail and travel; compliance-first approach minimises legal and employment disputes for SME clients.

Best for: small business owners managing growth without dedicated HR staff who need flexible, expert support on demand.

electAssociates develops Workplace Policy and Procedures tailored to small business needs, ensuring compliance with modern awards and statutory requirements.

• Custom policy creation addressing operational areas, legal requirements, and business-specific goals; includes comprehensive staff handbook development.
• Ongoing policy audits and updates to ensure alignment with latest legislation; procedure documentation clarifies roles, responsibilities, and compliance obligations.

Best for: SMEs building robust governance frameworks to protect the business and guide employee conduct fairly.