hr consulting : operational hr

Through the capability and expertise of our in-house team, we can take care of all your day-to-day human resource needs as an outsourced provider, through to providing more project-based assistance to develop workable people frameworks and policies.

Businesses, both large and small, find value in utilising the services of a HR consultancy, through supporting existing HR functions or simply freeing up your time to focus on running your business.

Some of the more popular areas of support and assistance we provide includes:

HR Policies and
Procedures

We aim to simplify time-consuming and increasingly complex human resources processes and systems to help our clients meet the growing needs of their business. From development through to implementation of policies and procedures, our goal is to partner with our clients to optimise their HR function.

Employment
Relations Advice

Decipher Group provides advice on potential risks covering all employment matters such as conflict management and resolution, employment contracts and agreements, disciplinary action, performance and behavioural management, legal issues, discrimination, and leadership change.

Exit Process and
Outplacement Support

Our exit process and outplacement programmes are tailored to the requirements of the individual and organisation. From ensuring employee exit processes consist of fit for purpose policies and procedures, through to providing support and guidance to transitioning employees – we help businesses to create considered and seamless offboarding experiences.

HR Audit

Drive real change and results across your human resources function. A HR Audit is an independent and objective review of an organisation’s human resources function that establishes baseline performance to help build on your level of maturity, through identifying opportunities for improvement including priority areas of risk.

HR Consulting Services:

People Strategy

Decipher Group works closely with chief executives, boards, and senior leadership teams to understand what their businesses are trying to achieve and assist with creating a framework.

Employee Experience

Build your employee value proposition by truly listening to your people and engaging with them on the things that matter most.

Reward + Recognition

What motivates top talent continues to evolve. Our team are ahead of the curve with a deep understanding of the latest trends in employee reward and recognition programs.

Business Growth

Our human resources team can help you navigate change and plan for smooth transitions as your business grows and evolves.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a hot topic globally – from the classroom through to the boardroom and breakroom, we all want to create spaces that are welcoming and where happiness and belonging are prioritised.

Behavioural Assessment

Decipher Group has the in-house capability to deliver a range of service solutions to our clients to support the assessment, selection, and development of talent.

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