Wherever you are in the climb, we've got a path for you.
Practical, no-nonsense HR support for Australian businesses — from your first hire to your most complex people challenge. Real guidance. Real results. No jargon.
No lock-in contracts. Real people. Real results.
Most HR advice comes from someone who's never actually managed people through a crisis, a climb, or a country where nothing goes to plan. Adelle has.
Difficult conversations happen.
Whether it's performance, conduct, or conflict — you need someone who knows how to navigate them without making things worse.
Hemingway Basecamp →The law keeps moving.
Fair Work, modern awards, wage compliance — the rules change constantly. We keep you on the right side of them.
Employment Law →Something's not right, and you need to know.
When a complaint lands on your desk, you need a clear, procedurally fair process — fast. That's what Hemingway Ascent is for.
Hemingway Ascent →Your team needs a leader, not just a manager.
Great leadership isn't accidental. Hemingway Summit gives your people the skills to lead with confidence and clarity.
Hemingway Summit →Trusted by leading organisations
HR that speaks your language.
HR That Says Yes, Not Just No.
A lot of HR advice starts with "you can't." We start with "here's how." We'll always keep you compliant — but we'll never let compliance be the only conversation.
Our Brands
Three specialist brands. One trusted team.
ER & HR Support
Hemingway HR
Strategic HR, employment relations, workplace investigations, and outsourced HR support — from our Trailhead micro-retainer (compliance and an hour a week for small business) right through to full outsourced HR for growing teams.
Explore →Training & Coaching
Hemingway Elevate
Practical workshops, one-on-one coaching, and PRINT® practitioner programs designed to build real capability in your leaders and teams — so they can handle people challenges with skill and confidence.
Explore →Templates, Toolkits & Resources
Hemingway Sherpa Toolkit
Ready-to-use HR templates, policies, and tools built for Australian businesses — practical, compliant, and ready to go. No starting from scratch, no guesswork.
Explore →Let Us Solve Your HR Problems.
- Struggling with a difficult or underperforming employee?
- Contracts outdated or missing altogether?
- Worried about wage compliance?
- Leadership team unsure how to handle HR issues?
- Hiring mistakes costing you time and money?
You didn't start your business to become an HR expert — but Fair Work expects you to be one. That's where Hemingway HR comes in.
Book a Strategy CallThe Risk Is Rising, Not Falling.
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered more than $2 billion in unpaid wages for Australian workers over the last five years.
Source: Fair Work Ombudsman, 2025
Unfair dismissal claims have grown 41% in two years — driven largely by employees using AI tools to prepare and lodge claims — and the Fair Work Commission expects more than 50,000 claims this year alone.
Source: Fair Work Commission, 2026
Compliance isn't optional — and it's easier with the right advice from the start.
Elevate Your Business with Comprehensive Employee Lifecycle Management
From onboarding to performance management, development, and offboarding — we guide you through every stage of the employee journey.
Our holistic approach ensures consistency, compliance, and engagement at every touchpoint, creating a workplace where people thrive.
Whether you're building your first HR processes or refining existing ones, we're here to help you create a culture that attracts and retains top talent.
Ongoing HR Support, Without the Overhead.
You don't need a full-time HR manager to get expert-level support. With Hemingway Basecamp retainer options, you get direct access to Adelle — someone who actually knows your business — not a rotating call centre.
Explore Retainer Options
Training & Coaching That Actually Works
From performance reviews to workplace investigations, mediation, employment law ER, and HR generalist skills — our programs are practical, engaging, and built for the real world.
View Training ProgramsLeadership Workshops Running in Perth.
Leading a team is hard enough without guessing your way through it. Hemingway Elevate workshops give you practical, in-person leadership skills you can use the same week you learn them.
Why In-Person?
Workshop topics
- 1Authentic leadership fundamentals
- 2Coaching and developing your team
- 3Delegating with confidence
- 4Managing underperformance
- 5Navigating workplace conflict
- 6Communication skills for leaders
- 7Bullying, harassment & EEO essentials
- 8Lawful selection and onboarding processes
$300 + GST per session — attend one, a few, or all eight.
View Workshop Dates & BookWhat Is an HR Business Partner, and Why Growing Businesses Need One.
An HR Business Partner (HRBP) works alongside business owners and leaders to align HR strategy with business goals — not just handle admin and compliance. It's the difference between HR that reacts and HR that drives your business forward.
This is what Hemingway Elevate delivers — strategic HR partnership that grows with your business.
Hemingway Trailhead Toolkit
Browse our template library for practical HR templates, policies, and tools designed to save you time and ensure compliance.
Browse the Trailhead ToolkitCommon Questions About Termination & Dismissal
We've built teams on oil rigs, in construction camps, and from nothing in the Himalaya. We know what it actually takes to lead people well — under real pressure, not just in theory. That's the HR you get here.