Global Expansion Resources | Australia
Australia HR Services
Expand globally with zero HR burden and country-specific advice
Simplify your company’s Australian HR duties with Leap29
Global expansion comes with many responsibilities, HR duties being one of the most important. Operating in a new country requires an understanding of local legislation, a larger team with more resources, and a new level of expertise in order to stay compliant. But this process isn’t easy without specialist support. That’s where Leap29’s expert Australian HR Services come in.
With over 25 years of multi-disciplinary experience, our global expansion professionals take away the burden of learning foreign laws, employing an internal HR team, and complying with rules your business isn’t accustomed to.
As part of our comprehensive Australian PEO (Professional Employer Organisation) Services, we can also support your business with:
- Issuing lawful Australian Employment Contracts
- Running compliant Australian Payroll
- Fulfilling Australian tax and social security requirements
- Managing country-specific employee benefits
Want to expand into Australia?
Contact us today to see how Leap29 can be the trusted PEO partner that supports your global expansion.
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What’s included:
HR software
Bespoke employee management software included in our PEO service.
Global compliance
We have expert teams across the world to ensure global compliance.
Transparent pricing
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Australia Expansion Advice
How do I fulfil HR obligations in Australia?
- Create HR Documents & Policies: These policies should cover everything from recruitment and termination processes, to employee behaviour, benefits, health & safety and more. They must adhere to current employment laws at the time of writing. Both managers and employees must be able to access these policies easily.
- Issue Lawful Employment Contracts: It goes without saying that your employment contracts must align with Australian employment laws, which include:
- Provide Employee Training: Every employee must be trained on the HR regulations relating to their roles and responsibilities.
- Implement Relevant HR Procedures: Everyday tasks (such as onboarding, performance management, employee training & development, recruitment and interviewing) must follow relevant HR procedures. E.g. For onboarding, the employer must:
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- Agree on the employment conditions with their new employee
- Provide details of the first day
- Induct their new employee by helping them get to know their role/your business
- Know their legal responsibilities (i.e. payroll, leave, taxes, health & safety, anti-discrimination, etc.)
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- Review Workplace Health & Safety (WHS): Health and safety audits must be carried out with the relevant regulatory body to ensure employees are safe at work. In Australia, regulatory bodies differ by state, and vary depending on whether the territory follows federal or state laws.
- Assess Data Protection Procedures: You must ensure your company’s data protection procedures adhere to the Privacy Act 1988 by securely storing your documentation and data.
- Stay on Top of Legal Amendments: Employment laws are amended constantly, so keeping up to date with these changes is very important for remaining compliant.
- Audit Your HR Processes Regularly: As mentioned above, employment laws change all the time, so your HR processes need to keep up too. Regularly auditing any internal procedures to check they align with current legislation is always a good idea.
What are the advantages of expanding your business into Australia?
Expanding your business into Australia offers many advantages, including:
- Strategic Location: Australia neighbours countries with some of the largest populations and innovative economies in the world, including China and the ASEAN group. With 15 international airports and 10 major ports, Australia has the necessary infrastructure to connect your company’s operations well into Asia and beyond – making it an ideal base for global expansion throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
- Opportunities For Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Via its Austrade department, the Australian Government actively enables FDI, encouraging foreign companies and/or investors to tap into new markets that the country prioritises – e.g. Agrifood, Energy & Resources, Technology, Health & Life Sciences, Tourism, etc.
- Strong Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Australia boasts strong FTAs with several of its Asia-Pacific neighbours, including China, India, Japan and Korea. These agreements provide businesses with access to substantial markets in the region.
How can Leap29’s Australian HR Services support your expansion?
While Australia promises access to strategic connectivity, as well as strong investment and trading opportunities, your path to success on the global stage won’t be straightforward without the right support.
To ensure your employees are well looked after, no matter their location, you’ll need the help of a reliable Australian HR provider. Whether you employ a team of five or a workforce of 100, Leap29 can help you comply with the Fair Work Act 2009, National Employment Standards and more. Focus on the day to day management of your business, while we:
- Answer employee HR queries, fast
- Give country-specific advice on employee benefits
- Help your business comply with Australian employment laws (whether it’s to do with annual leave, sick pay, pensions, etc.)
- Streamline your post-merger/acquisition process with an instant HR desk
- Provide you with a bespoke employee management HR software
- Support you with the best practice for terminating employment contracts
Why choose Leap29 to be your Australian HR provider?
Leap29’s Australian HR Services offer a bespoke employee management HR software, guaranteed compliance and transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
With over 25 years of experience across 180+ countries, Leap29 has taken global businesses from start-up to success for a wide range of sectors, including but not limited to:
- Aerospace
- Construction & Engineering
- Education
- Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals
- Manufacturing
- Medical & Healthcare
- Oil & Gas
- Renewable Energy
- Technology
- Transport & Logistics
To find out more about how our Australian HR Services can support your global expansion, call our experts today on +44 (0) 20 8129 6860 or email us at expansion@leap29.com.
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Australia HR Services: FAQs
What are the benefits of using an Australian HR provider?
Expanding globally can eat into a company’s valuable time and resources. But with Leap29’s Australian HR services, your business can:
- Minimise Compliance Risks: With over 25 years of experience in ensuring compliant global expansions, we can handle all employment law, tax and social security requirements on your behalf, so you can grow with confidence.
- Avoid Legal Penalties & Employee Disputes: Harnessing 25+ years of market understanding and country-specific knowledge, our global expansion experts can help you avoid legal penalties for non-compliance and employee disputes due to HR mistakes.
- Expand With Zero HR Burden: Take the burden of HR away from your internal team, so your employees can focus on business growth, while we handle the rest. Learn more about using an Employer of Record vs In-House HR via our professional expansion insights.
Can Leap29’s HR Services assist with creating Australian employment contracts?
Yes, if you choose to invest in our PEO Services, our global expansion experts can help you issue lawful, bespoke Australian employment contracts tailored to your business needs. Our PEO Services also include:
- A dedicated account manager & employee support manager, guaranteeing a responsive service
- Secure storage for all documentation in our expansion platform, LeapWorks
- Access to LeapForward, our global HRIS & payroll platform
- Designs for localised benefits packages to increase employee retention
How much do Leap29’s Australian HR Services cost?
Leap29’s Australian HR Services start at $3 per user, per month. Within this cost, the following is included:
- Management of leave requests & employee documentation
- Collection and approval of expenses
- Interactive insights from your data with Power BI functionality
- Secure data storage
- A dedicated employee HR helpline (available via phone and email)
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Employ people compliantly in 180+ countries – with or without your own foreign entities. We can help you set up and manage foreign entities – or act as an Employer of Record. We can also help with multi-country payroll and all your HR management. Wherever, whenever and however you want to employ people, we can help.
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Employing people compliantly across international borders can be challenging but we make it simple, bringing down barriers and making light work of the complexities. We offer the full range of compliant global expansion solutions so that wherever, whenever and however you want to employ people, we can support you.
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Employ people compliantly in 180+ countries – without setting up new entities. We’ll shoulder responsibility as Employer of Record (EOR), making sure all your international employment is fully compliant.
We can also take care of your global HR from multi-country payroll to onboarding and offboarding.
Payroll Solutions
Getting global payroll right is one of the hardest challenges for any business expanding into new countries. We can shoulder this burden, freeing up valuable in-house resource to focus on growing your business.
Consider us an extension of your HR team, ready to answer all your questions large and small.
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Mobilise your people across borders with ease. Relocating to work abroad can feel daunting. But with Leap29 at your side, your employees can feel safe and supported.
We’ll guide your employees through the complexities of working in another country, helping them settle in fast.
Entity Services
Follow the opportunities to grow your business – wherever they take you.
We lighten the load of establishing and managing foreign entities and can help you solve all your entity challenges from running compliant, accurate multi-country payroll to local accounting and financial reporting.
PEO Solutions
Employ international talent wherever and whenever you need it – and enjoy the peace of mind of knowing you’re fully compliant. Our Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) services allow you to focus on growing your business while we handle compliance, multi-country payroll and your global HR.
Support & Advisory
The help you need to make your global growth effortless – trusted guidance and advice on your expansion challenges large and small.
HR Support
When you’re employing people in lots of different countries, answering just a simple query can take a disproportionate amount of time for your in-house HR team. Our HR Support service reduces this burden, saving you time and money and giving you the confidence of knowing your employees are well looked after, whatever their location.
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Enjoy compliant contractor payroll that meets all local requirements for tax, social security and employment legislation. We understand the importance of compliant contractor payroll to the success of your business and will pay your contractors on time, every time.
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