HR Advisory Services
Get the best help in your corner with Employment Hero; a team of employment law experts on hand, whenever you need them.
What’s included in our HR Advisory?
Compliance health check
New Zealand employment law can be complex and constantly evolving, making it challenging to stay fully compliant. By seeking clear, practical advice, you can navigate these complexities with confidence and ensure you’re meeting all your employer obligations.
Unlimited workplace advice
Receive on-demand access to our team of expert HR advisors, available via phone and email. Receive clear, jargon-free advice on all your HR needs.
Extensive resource library
We provide proven tools, policies, and guides, all vetted by legal experts. These resources include employment contract templates for all job types, performance and misconduct guides (including disciplinary letter templates), and comprehensive leave management processes, policies, and forms. Additionally, you’ll find redundancy how-to guides, meeting invitations, and termination letter templates to assist with challenging situations.
Advocacy and support
If a personal grievance arises, our team is ready to provide advocacy and support, guiding you through each step—including assistance up to and during mediation. To be eligible for advocacy, the client must have followed our advice throughout the entire process related to the claim
Outsource HR and payroll to expert professionals for advice on Fair Work, wage under- or overpayments, staff dismissals and more. Get started today!
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The one-stop solution for New Zealand employers.
NZ employment law is complex. Get actionable advice so you can be confident you’re on the right side of the law – every time.
Expert support
Get on-demand, jargon-free advice and guidance from a team of employment experts who know the common HR and employment challenges you face.
Easy communication
No matter which method of communication you prefer, you can seek HR and employment advice via phone or email.
Compliance confidence
NZ employment law is complex. Get actionable advice so you can be confident you’re on the right side of the law – every time.
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We’re here to support your business.
We know managing HR in a business can come with unexpected challenges. That’s why we’re here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our HR Advisory Services give Kiwi employers direct access to expert advice on workplace issues, compliance, and HR best practice. Whether you’re navigating complex employment laws or day-to-day people management, we’re here to help you stay compliant and confident.
These services are ideal for New Zealand businesses that want to manage their teams effectively, meet their employer obligations under local legislation, and create great workplaces. Whether you have a small team or a growing workforce, we’ve got your back.
You’ll get unlimited support from experienced HR consultants, plus access to our full library of NZ-specific templates and tools. That includes employment agreements, disciplinary and performance templates, leave policies, and more—ready when you need them.
Simply log in to the Employment OS platform and submit a request. Our consultants will respond promptly—typically within one business day. Need urgent advice? Just let us know and we’ll prioritise your query.
We support you across the full employee lifecycle, including:
- Hiring and onboarding
- Managing performance or misconduct
- Restructuring and redundancies
- Leave management and payroll related issues
- Responding to personal grievances
- All advice is aligned with New Zealand employment law.
We help you comply with key legislation, including:
- The Employment Relations Act 2000
- The Holidays Act 2003
- The Wages Protection Act 1983
- The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
- Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987
100%. Small businesses often don’t have an in-house HR team, so this service gives you peace of mind knowing expert advice is just a click away. We support businesses from early stage to enterprise.
Our advice is personal, practical, and backed by NZ employment law. Templates on the internet may not reflect current legislation or your specific situation—ours are legally reviewed and regularly updated to keep you compliant.
You stay in control. We provide clear, actionable advice—you decide what’s best for your team. It’s like having a trusted HR partner in your corner, without handing over the reins.
It’s all in one place. You can manage your team, stay compliant, automate HR processes, and access expert support—without jumping between systems. It’s smarter HR for Kiwi businesses.
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More than just an ATS
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Manage open roles, interviews, and onboarding from one place
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Manage all payroll tasks from one place with automated data flows and error alerts., Make paying your people faster and worry-free.
AI-powered automation and expert oversight for accuracy and compliance.
Manage your employees annual & sick leave with ease
A dedicated payroll partner to handle complex tasks, from legislation changes to payroll anomalies.
Automated bank transfers, compliance reporting, and more.
Make work feel less like work.
We’ve made work admin a breeze. Forget paper-based processes and lost leave requests: give your team self-service access to all their important HR and Payroll tasks.
All employee data is housed in a single, secure platform
Automate leave requests, performance reviews, and onboarding.
Centralise and share company policies and essential documents
Workforce analytics and reports to help leaders make data-driven decisions.
Be the employer everyone wants to work for.
You offer the employment – we’ll bring the benefits
Employees can access everything they need through an intuitive self-service portal
Increase morale, productivity, and loyalty with an employee assistance program.
Running a business is tough
HR Advisory is here to give you the confidence and peace of mind to manage your workforce, stay compliant and focus on what matters most – running your business.
