Human Capital
HR advice, employment compliance and workforce planning that help you attract, pay and keep the right people.
People are usually the largest cost and the greatest asset in an organisation. Employment rules in Australia are detailed, and underpayment, unclear policies or poor planning can be costly.
We combine HR expertise with payroll and financial knowledge, so advice about people is grounded in what your organisation can afford and what the law requires. Where legal advice is needed, we work with your employment lawyer.
HR Advisory
On-call HR support for managers, from recruitment to exits.
View detailsEmployment Compliance
Reviews against the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and modern awards, and wage underpayment remediation.
View detailsWorkforce Planning
Organisational design, role structures and headcount plans linked to your budget.
View detailsRemuneration and Benefits
Fair, competitive and affordable pay structures, with the tax treatment handled correctly.
View detailsPerformance and Culture
Frameworks and policies that support performance, engagement and a safe workplace.
View detailsHR Systems
Selection and implementation of HR systems, including SYNE People.
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HR Advisory
On-call HR support for managers, from recruitment to exits.
Most smaller employers don't need a full-time HR manager, but they do need reliable advice when issues arise. Our HR advisers are available when you need them, under a fixed monthly retainer or by project.
What's Included
Recruitment and Onboarding
Role descriptions, selection processes and structured onboarding.
Performance and Conduct
Guidance through difficult conversations and formal processes.
Terminations and Redundancies
Fair processes, coordinated with your lawyer where needed.
HR on Demand
A named adviser available to your managers.
Employment Compliance
Reviews against the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and modern awards, and wage underpayment remediation.
Underpayment can lead to back-payments, interest, penalties and reputational damage, and since 1 January 2025 intentional underpayment can be a criminal offence. Regular reviews find and fix issues early.
What's Included
Award Coverage and Classification
Confirming the right award and classification for each role.
Contracts and the NES
Checking employment terms against the National Employment Standards.
Wage Underpayment Reviews
Payroll audits that test pay against award and contract entitlements.
Remediation
Calculating back-payments and supporting corrections.
Records and Payslips
Meeting record-keeping and payslip obligations.
Workforce Planning
Organisational design, role structures and headcount plans linked to your budget.
Growth, restructuring and new technology all change the shape of the team you need. We model workforce options alongside your budget and cash flow.
What's Included
Organisational Design
Structures, reporting lines and role clarity.
Succession Planning
Identifying and developing people for critical roles.
Labour Cost Modelling
Headcount and wage scenarios linked to your forecast.
Remuneration and Benefits
Fair, competitive and affordable pay structures, with the tax treatment handled correctly.
Remuneration needs to attract and keep people while staying affordable and compliant. Our payroll and tax specialists make sure the design works in practice.
What's Included
Salary Benchmarking
Comparison with market rates for similar roles.
Incentive Design
Bonus and incentive plans linked to measurable outcomes.
Salary Packaging
Packaging arrangements, including for eligible not-for-profit employers.
Employee Share Schemes
Tax treatment and reporting for employee equity.
Performance and Culture
Frameworks and policies that support performance, engagement and a safe workplace.
Culture shows up in retention, productivity and risk. Work health and safety laws also require employers to manage psychosocial hazards such as excessive workload, poor support and bullying.
What's Included
Performance Frameworks
Goals, reviews and development planning.
Engagement Surveys
Measuring engagement and acting on the results.
Psychosocial Risk
Identifying and managing psychological health and safety risks.
Policies and Handbooks
Clear employment policies and employee handbooks.
HR Systems
Selection and implementation of HR systems, including SYNE People.
The right HR system removes duplicate data entry and gives managers and employees self-service. We implement SYNE People, configured for your awards, pay groups and approvals.
What's Included
Requirements and Design
Pay groups, approvals and entitlements mapped to how you work.
Implementation
Configuration, data migration and training.
Payroll Integration
Leave, timesheets and employee data flowing into payroll.
People Reporting
Headcount, turnover and labour cost reporting.
Who We Work With
The clients we support with human capital.
Small Business
Employers without an in-house HR team.
Not-for-Profits
Organisations managing staff, volunteers and salary packaging.
Growing Companies
Businesses scaling teams quickly and formalising HR practices.
How We Work
A clear, consistent process from first conversation to ongoing support.
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Review
We review your workforce, awards, contracts, policies and payroll practices.
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Prioritise
Compliance risks and improvement opportunities are ranked and costed.
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Implement
Policies, systems, pay structures and processes are put in place.
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Support
Ongoing HR advice and periodic compliance reviews.
The SYNE Advantage
Why Organisations Choose SYNE for Human Capital
Industry-experienced professionals, connected platforms and a process built around you.
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Industry-Experienced Professionals
Specialists with 25 years of industry experience, who understand how organisations like yours operate.
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One Accountable Team
A named lead coordinates every service you use, so nothing falls between providers.
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Fixed, Written Fees
A clear scope and price agreed before work begins. No hourly billing surprises.
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Reviewed Twice
Every piece of work is checked by a second professional before it reaches you.
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Connected SYNE Platforms
Your data flows between SYNE One, SYNE People and SYNE Sustainability, so figures always agree.
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Year-Round Support
Regular reviews, deadline reminders and a direct line to your adviser, not just at year-end.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does wage compliance matter so much now?
Underpayment can result in back-payments, interest, penalties and reputational damage. Since 1 January 2025, intentionally underpaying employees can also be a criminal offence. Regular reviews help find and fix issues early.
Do you provide legal advice?
No. We provide HR and compliance advice and work alongside your employment lawyer when legal advice or documents are required.
What are psychosocial hazards?
Aspects of work that can cause psychological harm, such as excessive workload, poor support or bullying. Work health and safety laws require employers to manage these risks.
Free consultation
Speak with an Adviser
Talk to our human capital team. Book a complimentary 20-minute consultation and we respond within one business day.
- No obligation and no sales script
- A fixed, written quote within two business days
- Qualified professionals who stay with you all year