We handle the complex HR stuff, so you can focus on running your business.
Managing people doesn’t need to be hard or complicated, and we know that the best outcomes come from proactive, not reactive HR.
We partner with small and medium-sized businesses to put compliant people foundations, systems, and strategies in place before issues arise.
Whether you’re building your team, strengthening compliance, or shaping workplace culture, we bring structure, clarity, and confidence to your HR…so you can focus on running and growing your business.
Our HR Services
Whether you need an ongoing HR partner, practical guidance to build internal capability, or support with a specific challenge. We offer three flexible ways to access HR support, depending on your business needs, internal capability and stage of growth:
Outsourced HR Team (HR Partnership Plan)
A hands-on, personalised and proactive HR partnership where we work alongside you and your leaders to help mitigate Fair Work risk, strengthen culture, and support sustainable growth.
Ideal for businesses wanting a fully embedded HR solution with an internal feel, our HR Partnership Plan gives you dedicated HR expertise without the cost of hiring an in-house HR team.
We act as your fractional HR function – staying ahead of Fair Work obligations, strengthening people practices, systemising processes, supporting leaders, and aligning HR priorities with your business goals.
Rather than simply advising, we take ownership of your HR strategy and delivery, giving you confidence that your HR priorities and key people processes are managed compliantly, consistently, professionally and proactively.
HR Membership
A flexible ‘do-it-with-you’ HR service designed to help you build internal capability, reduce risk, and access ongoing guided support.
Perfect for businesses that want to build internal capability while still having structured HR expertise in their corner.
With access to our self-service HR Portal, weekly Q&A sessions, and regular HR updates, you’ll have the tools, guidance, and support to manage people matters with confidence and consistency as your business evolves – with expert backup when you need it.
Pay-Per-Service
On-demand HR support when you need expert help to step in and do the work for you – without any ongoing commitment.
Ideal for one-off services, projects or time-sensitive situations where you need experienced HR professionals to take ownership of a specific issue, project or workplace challenge.
Whether you’re navigating a complex people matter, responding to a change in workplace obligations, implementing a new people process or tackling a specific HR project, we’ll step in, manage the process, and provide practical support tailored to your business.
Common projects include drafting or updating employment contracts, reviewing HR policies, providing Fair Work compliance guidance, implementing or optimising Employment Hero, conducting employee engagement surveys, and developing performance management frameworks.
Looking for recruitment support?
Alongside our HR services, we also help businesses attract, assess and hire great people through our specialist recruitment services.
Learn More About Recruitment Services
WHY CHOOSE OUTSOURCED HR?
Outsourced HR solutions are perfect for businesses that…
Are experiencing growth but don’t have the capacity to build an internal HR team
Need external HR support to complement their internal HR employee/s
Want to free up time so its leaders can focus on what they do best
Want access to a dedicated team of HR specialists that just get your business
NFPs and Social Enterprises that need HR experts aligned with their purpose
Are Start-ups ready to Scale and need to make sure they have solid HR foundations
Want contracts and policies without the legal jargon and associated costs
OUR APPROACH
What we’ll help you achieve
Shift from fighting fires to fuelling growth
Shift from fighting fires to fuelling growth
We look at your operation as an entire ecosystem, considering all moving parts as a whole rather than just a specific “problem” or task at hand. Having this understanding of how each component influences others allows us to be proactive about sustainable growth and change.
Inspire a culture of connection
Inspire a culture of connection
Nothing is more powerful than an employee who feels connected to the business vision. Through getting to know your people, we can support you in creating a culture where everyone feels connected to what they do, why they do it and who they do it with.
Find (and leverage) your edge in the market
Find (and leverage) your edge in the market
Anyone can replicate what you do, but no one can replicate the people or culture behind it. Working as an extension of your team, we’ll help you stand out in the market by creating and leveraging a high-performing team.
Redefine your potential
Redefine your potential
When everything (and everyone) works in sync, it’s amazing what you can achieve. We’ll explore ways to maximise the potential of your people to really push the limits and do more than what you ever thought possible.
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
HR & Recruitment Support for Growing Businesses
Whether you need help building strong HR foundations, attracting and retaining great people, developing leaders, or navigating complex workplace challenges, we provide practical support tailored to your business.
- Compliance & Risk
Helping you stay compliant, reduce Fair Work risk, and build strong people foundations through policies, contracts, audits, reviews, and workplace compliance support.
- Recruitment & Workforce Planning
Helping you attract, hire, and retain the right people through recruitment support, workforce planning, employer branding, onboarding, and organisational design.
- Leadership, Performance & Development
Building leadership capability and strengthening team performance through coaching, leadership development, performance frameworks, succession planning, and workplace training.
- Employee Experience & Culture
Creating positive workplace experiences through engagement initiatives, wellbeing programs, recognition frameworks, communication strategies, and culture development.
- HR Systems & Administration
Improving efficiency and consistency through HR systems implementation, process optimisation, documentation management, reporting structures, and ongoing HR administration support.
Looking for a detailed list of services?
Download our HR & Recruitment Services Overview
TESTIMONIALS
Our Happy Clients
Working with Purple Playground was absolutely pivotal and the best thing we could have done for our business. We were snowed under internally and were lacking compliance, and knew we needed help without needing a full time internal HR staff. Purple Playground were awesome to work with, they mapped out exactly what we were lacking within the business and filled all our gaps seamlessly. They really helped to bring our compliance up-to-date, and even more importantly brought together our team through workshops and catchups. Our whole team absolutely grew to love Sally, Jemma, and everyone at PP as one of our own…we don’t know how we ever survived without them!
Laura Day
Macro Mike - Business Development Manager
The team at Purple playground have added tremendous value to our business throughout the recruitment process. By taking the time to truly understand our needs and matching suitable candidates it has helped us to recruit high quality candidates. I could not recommend them more highly to any business who needs support with the recruitment process.
Jason Thompson
Budget Pet Products - Head of Commerical Operations
Professional, knowledgeable, reliable, innovative and supportive. The team from Purple Playground have not just been a pleasure to work with to move our HR people development and processes forward, they have become an integral part of our business and deliver outstanding value. If you are looking for first class support from a professional HR team, you won't find better.
Malcolm Schulstad
MOVUS - Head of Operations
Extremely happy with the insightful advice and ongoing support that Sally, Marija and the whole team have provided to us at Amazonia.
Purple Playground has delivered on all our HR needs from recruitment and leadership team & cultural engagement to implementing a robust internal HR framework. I have no hesitation in recommending Purple Playground for any business needing to outsource their HR.
Yohann Azlee
Amazonia - CEO
We were a business with culture issues and inconsistent HR strategies. Purple Playground has helped us become positive people focused and has introduced time-saving save systems to bring better efficiency. The team we work with are first class in their field and more importantly FIT into our business seamlessly. Such a great team to work with and always there to support us. HR is no longer a headache here at FIT Merchandising.
Julie Allen (nee Chalmers)
General Manager at FIT Merchandising
Purple Playground's outsourced HR function is an outstanding affordable service. The team is exceptional at what they do best. leaving you to do what you do best! The ongoing support from the team and Megan's technical expertise have been invaluable. Keep up the good work team. Highly recommend!
Toni Eisenhut (nee Dickson)
Associate Director at ABA Legal Group
The Purple Playground team has been outstanding in every aspect of our interaction with them over the past six months. Their support across compliance, recruitment, systems, and culture has been invaluable to our business. Always professional, responsive and knowledgeable, I couldn’t recommend them more highly.
Kelly Richmond
Managing Consultant - Bidwrite
HR FAQS
Everything you want to know
Can you support our business remotely?
Absolutely! This is the way we work 90% of the time. We have clients based all around Australia, and what makes it so seamless is having access to a quality Human Resource Information System (HRIS) like our fav, Employment Hero.
I’m having problems with a staff member. Can you help me?
We sure can. We’ll work with you and your employee to uncover the underlying concerns and create a solution that ultimately achieves the best possible outcome for all.
What level of support can you offer my business?
We offer the same level of support as an internal HR team. We do this by providing our clients access to an experienced HR Manager and a HR Consultant, backed by a complete team of HR professionals. We cover everything from HR Strategy and building leadership capability to generalist HR support spanning across all areas of the employee lifecycle.
How much do HR services cost?
We’re all about being proactive, mitigating your employer-related risks and driving a positive people and culture agenda. We may operate via an outsourced model but we are thought of as your very own HR Team. That’s why our Premium Services are not for everyone. We all know the saying ‘you get what you pay for,’ so unlike traditional HR Consultants, we work with a proactive mindset and partner with you for a minimum term to really get some traction and make a difference.
Don’t worry, it’s more affordable than you think! With the skills and expertise of a whole experienced team, you get a great return on investment.
I just want help with one thing. Can you help me on an ad-hoc basis?
We add the most value when we get to know your business and team culture over time. But we also hate saying no to business leaders in need, so let’s have a chat to see what you’re after and explore ways we can help.
Ready to get clarity on your HR needs?
Tell us a bit about your business and we will be in touch to explore the right support for you.
