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Take off the HR
handbrakes, it’s time
to scale up.

Together, we’ll create a smooth ride for you and your team, helping you feel supported, equipped, and ready to take on whatever comes next.

Sarah Winwood –
Director, UPP HR

Protect and transform your business as it grows with forward-thinking HR strategies.

Free up your time with better processes that help you focus on what matters most.

Real time support for people needs that work towards your wider goals.

Better together. UPP HR partners with Australia’s best industry leaders.

When do you know
you need support?

Feeling the growth strain and want to keep it steady?

At UPP HR, we know that rapid growth can shake things up. We’re here to provide solid HR support so you can keep growing with confidence, free from the jitters of wondering if things will hold together.

Wheels feeling wobbly and the vibes a bit off?

Sometimes growth can shift the dynamics. We’ll help you smooth out those bumps, keeping morale up and communication clear, so everyone’s back on the same page.

Can’t shake ‘fire fighter’ mode and need to be more proactive?

Our proactive approach in HR lets you get ahead of issues rather than always playing catch-up. We help you establish the systems that stop small sparks from becoming fires, keeping you focused on your vision.

Ready to evolve, but meeting resistance from the team?

Change can be hard—but we’re skilled at managing transitions so everyone feels part of the journey. We’ll work with you to bring your team along, guiding them through the change with clarity and confidence.

Want to delegate, but your leadership team needs more readiness?

We’ll strengthen your team’s leadership skills, making sure they’re prepared to take the reins, so you can focus on your high-level goals without hesitation.

Trying to do the right thing but not sure where to start?

UPP HR is here to simplify compliance, policy, and best practices, so you don’t have to worry about missing any steps. We give you straightforward advice so you always feel confident about the path forward.

HR compliance giving you a headache?

We make compliance simple. We handle the complex details and communicate them in a way that makes sense. We’re here to keep your business safe and your mind at ease.

Your time’s stretched thin, and you need to focus on high-value areas.

Let us take the HR weight off your shoulders so you can zero in on the areas that drive growth. With UPP HR handling the essentials, you’ll gain back time for what matters most.

Tired of conflicting advice and just want expert guidance?

We cut through the noise with clear, reliable advice. Our team of experts keeps things factual, so you can make decisions with confidence and trust in the results.

A true strategic business partner

Going beyond compliance
to foster dynamic, resilient
workplaces, at every stage
of business.

Where are you in your business lifecycle?

Start-up

Early Stage

Growth

Rapid Growth

Maturity

Decline/Innovate

  • Vision, mission, values
  • Resourcing needs
  • Workforce budgets
  • Employment contracts
  • Legislative policies
  • Fair Work compliance
  • Employment legislation compliance
  • Recruitment services and process design
  • Organisational structure
  • Wage compliance
  • Contractor verse employee assessment
  • Development of HR processes that support operations
  • Align HR strategy to business goals
  • Streamlining HR operational processes
  • Competitive remuneration offerings
  • Clarify role responsibilities
  • Team culture alignment
  • Performance discussions
  • Workforce planning
  • Recruitment strategy
  • Employee value proposition
  • Evaluate and restructure roles
  • Tailored company policies
  • Establish communications cycles
  • Risk management
  • Exit surveys
  • Employee engagement surveys
  • Employee wellbeing
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Employer of choice
  • Reward and recognition programs
  • Remuneration, benefits and bonuses
  • Upskilling leaders to boost performance
  • Succession planning
  • Talent acquisition strategies
  • Training and development programs

If innovating:

  • Review of vision, mission, values
  • Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
  • Restructuring
  • Realign roles with business direction
  • Business sale and acquisition support

If declining:

  • Redundancies and exits
  • Business sale and acquisition support

The Business Lifecycle

Our customers love us,
join those who have
grown and thrived with
our guidance and advice.

Who you’ll be working with

Sarah
Winwood

Director

(Avid plant Mum, weekend adventure enthusiast and tea aficionado)

Sarah leads with a blend of expertise and heart. With over 14 years of experience in risk management and HR best practices, Sarah has taken UPP HR from strength to strength in just five years. She’s not one to shy away from the complexities of employment law or the challenges businesses face—she tackles them head-on with a tailored approach that’s all about creating real results.

Jess
Klein

Lead HR Consultant

(Trivia wizard and proud dog-mum to Bowie, her golden retriever)

Jess is an HR pro who’s seen it all. With a wealth of experience across consulting, mining, hospitality, and not-for-profits, she’s your go-to for navigating the entire employee lifecycle—and the metaphors to break down complex HR concepts into simple language that just makes sense.

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  • Performance

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