Project-Based HR Work

Specific Problem.

Scoped Solution.

Fixed Fee.

Not every HR need fits a monthly retainer. If you have a defined problem – a compliance gap, a system to build, an exit to navigate – we scope it, price it, and deliver it. No ongoing commitment required.

How Pricing Works

No published price list

Every project is scoped individually. Complexity, team size, urgency, and customisation all affect the investment.

Fixed fee once scoped

You receive a detailed proposal with a locked price before any work starts. No hourly billing. No scope creep surprises.

Proposal within 48 hours

Submit your details below. We review your situation and respond with a clear scope, timeline, and fixed fee.

Submit Your Details

Tell us what you need and your current situation

Scoping Call (30 mins)

We clarify scope, complexity, and desired outcome

Fixed Fee Proposal

Detailed scope, timeline, and locked price within 48 hrs

Kickoff and Delivery

Work starts, you receive deliverables and handover support

What We Can Scope For You

Common Project Types

Each project below delivers documented, usable outputs – not just advice. You walk away with something concrete you can use the next day.

HR Compliance Audit

Identify gaps before they become costly problems

What you get

Full review of contracts, policies, and Fair Work compliance
Gap analysis report with risk assessment
Action plan with prioritised recommendations 60-minute debrief session

HR Strategy Development

Build a people plan that supports your business goals

What you get

Strategic HR roadmap (12-18 months)
Workforce planning and org design recommendations
Talent attraction and retention strategy
Leadership capability plan
60-minute strategy presentation

Recruitment System Build

Stop winging it - build a hiring process that works

What you get

Employer Value Proposition (EVP) framework
End-to-end recruitment process – attract, screen, interview, assess, hire
Position description templates
Interview guides and scorecards
Psychometric assessment integration
60-minute training session

Performance Management Framework

Build a system that holds people accountable

What you get

Performance management framework – KPIs, check-ins, reviews
Probation review templates (30/60/90-day)
Performance conversation scripts
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) template
Performance exit process
60-minute manager training session

Policy and Handbook Development

Get compliant, stay compliant

What you get

Compliant employment contracts – permanent, casual, fixed-term
Core HR policies – code of conduct, leave, performance, grievance, WHS
Employee handbook (optional)
Implementation guide
60-minute rollout session

Termination and Exit Support

Navigate exits cleanly and legally

What you get

Exit strategy and risk assessment
Termination documentation and process
Exit conversation script and support
Settlement agreement if required
Transition and handover planning

Workplace Investigation

Handle grievances, complaints, and conflicts properly

What you get

Independent investigation process
Interviews and evidence gathering
Investigation report with findings and recommendations
Action plan and follow-up support

Employee Engagement and Retention Strategy

Stop losing your best people

What you get

Employee engagement assessment
Stay interview process and templates
Exit interview framework
Retention strategy and action plan
Onboarding system – pre-start through 90 days
60-minute manager training session

Something Else Entirely

Some situations are too specific, too sensitive, or too complex for a fixed scope. Tell us what's happening and we'll work out the right approach together.

If it's a people problem, we can help solve it.

Restructures and redundancy processes
Culture and values workshops
Leadership development programs
Fair Work audit and response preparation
Contractor vs. employee classification reviews
Anything else – describe it below

Why No Price List

Publishing a price list would mean either overcharging simple projects or undercharging complex ones.

Project work is not one-size-fits-all. A compliance audit for a 12-person business with straightforward employment arrangements is a fundamentally different piece of work to the same audit for a 75-person business operating across multiple awards with a mix of permanent, casual, and contractor arrangements. Publishing a single price for both would be dishonest.

What you get instead is a fixed fee that reflects your actual situation – scoped after a short conversation, confirmed in writing before any work starts, and locked for the life of the project.

The commitment: Once a proposal is accepted, the price does not move. If scope changes at your request, we discuss it transparently before proceeding. No surprise invoices.

Workforce Size

A 15-person team and a 90-person team require materially different levels of documentation, consultation, and customisation.

Compliance Complexity

Number of awards, employment types, industry-specific regulations, and existing policy gaps all affect scope.

Customisation Required

Adapting an existing framework is faster than building from scratch. What is already in place determines the starting point.

Timeline and Urgency

Standard delivery and urgent or expedited delivery have different resource requirements and are priced accordingly.

Delivery Model

Remote delivery, on-site components, manager training sessions, and implementation support all affect total scope.

48h

Proposal turnaround

From scoping call to written proposal with fixed fee and timeline

Surprise invoices

Price is locked at proposal acceptance. Scope changes are discussed before they happen.

100%

Documented deliverables

Every project ends with tangible outputs you own and can use immediately

Senior consultant throughout

The same person scopes, delivers, and hands over your project - no handoffs to junior staff

Get a Proposal

Tell Us What You Need

The more detail you provide, the more accurate and useful your proposal will be. We review every submission personally and respond within 48 hours.

First Name

Last Name

Company Name

Your Role / Title

Email Address

Phone Number

No. of Employees

Industry

Employment Types in Your Business (select all that apply)

What Do You Need Help With?

Your Situation

What HR Infrastructure Do You Currently Have in Place? Helps us understand the starting point

Timeline and Urgency

Any urgency context we should know? (Optional)

Not sure which project type fits your situation? Reply to the email that brought you here – describe what is going on and we will tell you what makes sense.

Not sure this is the right fit for your role? Reply directly to the email that brought you here – no need to schedule a call for a quick question.

Important Information

Universal HR’s flat-fee recruitment service includes one quality hire placement and a complete 5-step hiring system with reusable templates and tools. Pricing applies to roles with base salaries between $60,000 and $100,000. This service provides educational and informational support for hiring processes and does not guarantee any specific hiring result or business outcome. Results vary based on your implementation and factors beyond our control. Individual hire retention and performance depend on multiple variables including team culture, role fit, and ongoing management. No statements on this page should be construed as promises of future financial performance or guaranteed business success, in accordance with Australian Consumer Law and ACCC guidelines. By engaging this service, you acknowledge responsibility for your own hiring decisions and indemnify Universal HR against any claims or damages arising from use of information or services provided.