The HR Cartel

The HR Cartel is a Gold Coast and Brisbane based HR consultant in Australian employment laws, providing done-for-you HR and IR support for small to medium employers.

• Represents employers at the Fair Work Commission and drafts employment contracts and workplace policies aligned with the Fair Work Act 2009, the National Employment Standards and relevant Modern Awards.
• Delivered full-scale HR and IR management for a national client with 2,000 employees across hundreds of workplaces, handling around 80 HR and IR actions per month including Fair Work Commission representation.
• Supported clients including CosMediTour (30 employees), Agri Talent (12 employees) and Agri Labor Australia (2,000 employees) across contracts, policies, and high risk HR and IR decisions.
• Founded by Tim Dive, who brings 20 years of experience navigating workplace disputes, from small and medium businesses through to global mining companies.

Best for: Australian SME employers needing ongoing Fair Work Commission representation and compliant employment documentation without an in-house HR or IR team.

• Offers a membership based, done-for-you HR service covering strategic HR management, organisational design, remuneration and benefits, and attraction and recruitment for small to medium employers.
• Case study client underwent an 18 month business transformation covering workforce structure and stakeholder collaboration, achieving a 1 million dollar reduction in headcount costs.
• Membership includes access to Workplace Health and Safety support, an Employee Assistance Program, behavioural assessments, and monthly member only webinars and resources.

Best for: SME business owners wanting a single outsourced partner for broad, ongoing HR management alongside IR and compliance support.