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HR Outsourcing Services for Small BusinessesPractical on demand and fractional HR for small-to-medium businesses

Running HR yourself works, until it doesn’t. Most founders and leaders reach a point where people admin, compliance risk and difficult conversations start eating into the time they need to actually grow the business.

Outsourced HR gives you flexible, senior level support exactly when you need it, without the cost or delay of hiring your first HR manager.

At Amplify HR, we provide outsourced HR services tailored for small businesses and small companies. You’ll get flexible, expert support that fits your needs and grows with your business.

HR outsourcing for small businesses means bringing in an external HR partner to handle the people side of your business, rather than hiring a full-time HR manager. This can cover employment contracts, policies, recruitment support, performance management, manager coaching and culture strategy. The goal is to give small businesses access to senior level HR expertise and reduce compliance risk, without the cost or commitment of a permanent HR hire.

On demand HR services work like a bank of hours you draw on as issues come up, such as a tricky termination, a policy question or a one off contract review. Fractional HR is a more ongoing relationship, where a consultant works with your leadership team regularly, almost like a part-time HR manager, helping you build proactive systems rather than just responding to problems as they land. On demand HR suits businesses with occasional needs, while fractional HR suits businesses that want consistent, strategic people support.

At Amplify HR, outsourced HR support starts from $640 per month plus GST through our On Demand HR plan. It is designed for small businesses, typically with fewer than 15 employees, that want reliable HR advice, a dedicated HR Partner, compliant employment templates, an employee handbook, an initial HR audit and compliance review, and practical advice with day-to-day people issues.

For businesses that need more proactive, senior-level support, our Fractional HR service starts from $1,750 per month plus GST. This includes at least one day per month of senior HR support, ongoing advice on compliance, performance and employee issues, quarterly people and culture planning, workforce insights, strategic mini-projects and access to leadership development resources.

Both options have a minimum six-month term. The right level of HR outsourcing for your small business depends on whether you need confidence that the essentials are covered, or a more hands-on HR partner to help you build manager capability, strengthen your people systems and plan for growth.

For most small companies, yes. HR outsourcing gives you access to experienced HR support at a stage where the business has real people risk and admin, but not yet enough volume to justify a full-time hire. The businesses that delay outsourcing often end up paying more later, not in fees, but in the cost of compliance issues, mishandled performance conversations or good people leaving because nobody caught the warning signs early.

Yes, and this is a common path for small businesses as they scale. Many start with on demand HR services to handle immediate needs, then move into a fractional HR arrangement once the business has grown enough that ongoing, proactive support makes more sense than ad hoc help. A good HR outsourcing partner will be able to transition you between these models as your team and needs change.

Ready to Amplify your HR?

Work directly with a dedicated HR partner to build your entire people & culture ecosystem. From Purpose & Values through to all your HR processes such as recognition, performance reviews, internal communication, on-boarding and much more!

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Get Your HR Sorted and Focus on the Business

Running HR yourself works, until it doesn’t. Most founders and leaders reach a point where people admin, compliance risk and difficult conversations start eating into the time they need to actually grow the business.

Outsourced HR gives you flexible, senior level support exactly when you need it, without the cost or delay of hiring your first HR manager.

At Amplify HR, we provide outsourced HR services tailored for small businesses and small companies. You’ll get flexible, expert support that fits your needs and grows with your business.

HR outsourcing for small businesses means bringing in an external HR partner to handle the people side of your business, rather than hiring a full-time HR manager. This can cover employment contracts, policies, recruitment support, performance management, manager coaching and culture strategy. The goal is to give small businesses access to senior level HR expertise and reduce compliance risk, without the cost or commitment of a permanent HR hire.

On demand HR services work like a bank of hours you draw on as issues come up, such as a tricky termination, a policy question or a one off contract review. Fractional HR is a more ongoing relationship, where a consultant works with your leadership team regularly, almost like a part-time HR manager, helping you build proactive systems rather than just responding to problems as they land. On demand HR suits businesses with occasional needs, while fractional HR suits businesses that want consistent, strategic people support.

At Amplify HR, outsourced HR support starts from $640 per month plus GST through our On Demand HR plan. It is designed for small businesses, typically with fewer than 15 employees, that want reliable HR advice, a dedicated HR Partner, compliant employment templates, an employee handbook, an initial HR audit and compliance review, and practical advice with day-to-day people issues.

For businesses that need more proactive, senior-level support, our Fractional HR service starts from $1,750 per month plus GST. This includes at least one day per month of senior HR support, ongoing advice on compliance, performance and employee issues, quarterly people and culture planning, workforce insights, strategic mini-projects and access to leadership development resources.

Both options have a minimum six-month term. The right level of HR outsourcing for your small business depends on whether you need confidence that the essentials are covered, or a more hands-on HR partner to help you build manager capability, strengthen your people systems and plan for growth.

For most small companies, yes. HR outsourcing gives you access to experienced HR support at a stage where the business has real people risk and admin, but not yet enough volume to justify a full-time hire. The businesses that delay outsourcing often end up paying more later, not in fees, but in the cost of compliance issues, mishandled performance conversations or good people leaving because nobody caught the warning signs early.

Yes, and this is a common path for small businesses as they scale. Many start with on demand HR services to handle immediate needs, then move into a fractional HR arrangement once the business has grown enough that ongoing, proactive support makes more sense than ad hoc help. A good HR outsourcing partner will be able to transition you between these models as your team and needs change.

Ready to Amplify your HR?

Work directly with a dedicated HR partner to build your entire people & culture ecosystem. From Purpose & Values through to all your HR processes such as recognition, performance reviews, internal communication, on-boarding and much more!

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    $640/month +GST

    Best for: Small businesses and small companies (typically under 15 employees) that need a flexible, on demand HR outsourcing solution and peace of mind on compliance.
    • A dedicated, experienced HR Partner who knows your business
    • Named HR Partner — not a call centre or rotating adviser
    • One complimentary pass each quarter to our Live Leadership Masterclasses
    • Ongoing HR Advice on compliance, performance and HR issues
    • Access to Ask Amplify HR, our AI-powered HR knowledge assistant
    • Outsourced HR Support via phone, email or video meetings
    • Initial HR Audit & Compliance Review
    • Employment contract templates
    • Employee handbook of policies
    • Access compliant employment templates & documents
    • Preferred Amplify HR client rate for hands-on HR Project support
  • Business Growth Hand Chart Icon Fractional HR

    From $1,750/month+GST

    Best for: Businesses ready for more proactive, senior HR consulting and leadership support.
    • From one day per month of senior HR support with a dedicated and experienced HR Partner who knows your business
    • Day-to-Day HR Support on compliance, performance and HR issues
    • Access to Ask Amplify HR, our AI-powered HR knowledge assistant
    • HR Outsourcing Support on-site, remote or hybrid
    • Initial HR Audit & Compliance Review
    • Employment contracts
    • Employee handbook of policies
    • Access compliant employment policies & documents
    • One complimentary pass each month to our Live Leadership Masterclasses
    • On-Demand Masterclass Library
    • Quarterly People & Culture Plan
    • Quarterly Strategic Mini-Project
    • Quarterly Workforce Data & Insights
    • Alternative to hiring your first HR Manager
    • Can complement and 'add-on' to your existing HR team
    • Professional HR to do the thinking & the doing
All options have a minimum term of just 6 months. Prices are exclusive of GST.

Why HR Outsourcing Works for Small Businesses

Managing HR internally can seem cost-effective, but the hidden costs—like poor hires, compliance risks, and lost productivity—quickly add up. That’s why HR outsourcing for small businesses is becoming the go-to solution.

With outsourced HR, small businesses and small companies get access to senior-level HR expertise, without the overhead of a full-time hire. You can scale support as you grow, from day-to-day advice to strategic leadership with fractional HR.

Whether you’re managing employee issues, staying on top of compliance, or planning for growth, HR outsourcing for small businesses provides practical and proactive support tailored to your needs, budget, and stage of growth.

Ronita Fourie

Book Your Complimentary HR Outsourcing Call TodayNot sure where to start with HR for your small business? Let’s talk.

 In this 30-minute HR Action Call, our Client & Partnership Manager, Ronita, will listen to your challenges, offer tailored insights, and guide you to the best-fit HR outsourcing solution for your small business or small company.

Whether you need help with compliance, performance, or planning ahead, we’re here to support your people and growth.

Working session on hiring and performance with the Amplify HR team

What you receive when you partner with us

We’d love to partner with you to provide expert HR for small companies. With over $7,000 in value, all of these features are included in our HR plans, tailored for small businesses and growing companies like yours.

  • Dedicated HR Consultant

    No call centres! Have your own dedicated HR Partner who understands your business. Our outsourced HR is designed to provide dedicated support in HR for small companies. You'll get access to expert advice for solving people issues and implementing best-practice solutions.

  • Compliance Review

    We kick off with a compliance review of your current employment contract templates, employment policies and Modern Award coverage.

    This is a key foundation for any small business using HR outsourcing to stay compliant and build a strong culture.

  • Employment Contract Templates

    New contract templates for Award and Non-Award covered Full Time, Part Time, Casual and Fixed Term Employees. Kept current with changes in Australian employment law, so that you can rest assured that all angles are covered

  • Employment Handbook of Policies

    A new handbook of legally reviewed employment policies, specifically created for your business. Hand this out to your existing and new employees so everyone is on the same page.

  • Access to Monthly Leadership Masterclasses

    Access our online and live Leadership Masterclasses to help you lift your leadership know-how and ready you for any situation.

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