The HR Department Consulting Group

The HR Department Consulting Group delivers SME HR Support to small and medium businesses across Sydney and Australia, led by principal consultant Alan Au.

• Outsourced HR support covers Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards compliance, employment contracts, workplace policies, award interpretation, and employee relations and termination guidance.
• Alan Au holds a Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Business from Macquarie University, with prior senior HR roles at Swissotel, Four Seasons, Park Hyatt, TPG Telecom and Superloop.
• Services include HR audits and risk reviews, probation and performance frameworks, and change management and restructure guidance, with particular depth in hospitality and retail award interpretation.
• Operates from a Sydney CBD office at Barangaroo and a Norwest office, supporting clients Australia wide via on site or video consultation.

Best for: SME owners across hospitality, retail or professional services who need flexible, outsourced HR support without an in-house HR team.

The HR Department Consulting Group provides Workplace Investigations for SMEs across Sydney and Australia, handling misconduct and complaint matters independently.

• Independent workplace investigations cover misconduct and employee complaints, with procedural fairness maintained throughout and formal findings and recommendations provided.
• Delivered by principal consultant Alan Au, whose HR leadership spans ASX listed organisations including TPG Telecom and Superloop as well as global hospitality brands.
• Positioned for employers needing objective, external handling of sensitive complaints, distinct from the firm’s broader ongoing HR advisory work.

Best for: employers facing a serious workplace complaint who need an independent, objective investigation process.