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Linq HR
Your Workforce, Our Expertise

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  • We assist across all aspects of employment

Practically Focused, Industry Smart Employee Relations Consulting

At Linq HR, we offer specialised Employee Relations support grounded in decades of experience in supply chain, logistics, manufacturing and engineering sectors . 

We understand the day to day realities. 

You’ll get advice you can act on, executed by practitioners who have worked within complex award environments and shift based operations.

Various ways we have recently helped Companies

Case Study : Enterprise Agreement (EA) Negotiations

Industry : Manufacturing

Business Size : Large (Overseas)

Problem : Enterprise Agreement (EA) was approaching expiry and company needed EA strategy and direct union negotiation support.

Solution : Productivity initiatives identified and formulated into a company log-of-claims. Strategy paper including recommended clauses and wages outcome presented to c-suite for approval to negotiate. Formal negotiations with unions until final employee agreement. Balanced agreement was achieved for all parties without any industrial action and business is now moving forward with confidence over life of new agreement.

Case Study : Department Refocus

Industry : FMCG

Business Size : Medium

Problem : Struggling to grow business size and workforce. Finance systems not bedded down or consistent. Lack of business reporting.

Solution : Head of Finance retired and replacement recruited with different skill set and experience. Strengthened AP and AR roles. Review of Finance interactions with Operations and Sales. Introduce stretch bonus program for key staff and sales team. Project initiated to increase capability and automation of current finance system.

Case Study : Vendor Sourcing of HR Services

Industry : Manufacturing

Business Size : Large

Problem : Review following recent Employee Engagement survey results for a key department. One department rated a lot lower than all others.

Solution : Linq HR sourced a qualified and experience HR Consultant to interview members of the department with lower than usual ratings, evaluate the outcomes and reported back to Management and Board. Feedback provided to individuals in department of concern.

Case Study : Flexible Working

Industry : Multiple

Business Size : Medium and Large

Problem : Post COVID employees wish to continue to work remotely

Solution : Develop and introduce a remote working policy which could include who is eligible to work flexibly, types of flexible arrangements available, how to apply, hours of work, possible reasons why a request may be declined, flexible location setup and safety, and future reviews of the policy. 

Case Study : HR Vendor Sourcing
Industry : Manufacturing
Business Size : Large
Problem : Required independent onsite investigation after receiving an anonymous Whistleblower complaint.
Solution : Linq HR sourced an independent investigator with past manufacturing experience to investigate onsite and report back to HR team, Management and Board including recommendations for workplace improvements.

Case Study : Workplace Legislative Changes Impact  on business

Industry : Multiple

Business Size : Small, Medium and Large

Problem : Labour laws are currently undergoing some very fundamental changes giving greater rights to employees and unions 

Solution : Understand in summary form how the workplace legislative changes are affecting each business individually. Amending HR policies and procedures where required, planning for possible impacts from future bargaining and roping in.

Case Study : HR Vendor Selection

Industry : Retail

Business Size : Large

Problem : Home grown employee survey not providing unbiased or complete confidential feedback of employee views. 

Solution : Replace internal survey with professional SAAS online employee survey including comprehensive survey reporting and capability for follow-up pulse surveys. Introduce process for developing action plans from survey results and implementing them across the workforce to improve employee engagement over next 12 months.

Case Study : Final Interview & Candidate Validation (Recruitment)
Industry : Childcare
Business Size : Medium
Problem : Business had sourced a preferred candidate to head up their Human Resources function.
Solution : Joined final interview with hiring manager to provide independent view on capabilities and fit. Guidance provided on compensation ahead of job offer.

Case Study : International business first office opening in Australia

Industry : Technology

Business Size : Large (Overseas)

Problem : Large overseas business starting first office in Australia required local support to hire workforce and put HR systems, policies and initial training in place.

Solution : Identification and recruitment of key staff including new leadership team. Sourced all HR vendors including relocation providers, HR Systems, Payroll, Training Providers, set up Workcover Insurance, developed and amended from Corporate new HR policies for Australian market, developed induction for new employees, ongoing HR support as business grows and expands nationally. Achieved contemporary and effective start-up avoiding introducing outdated approaches and systems.

Case Study : Change in Senior Leadership

Industry : Manufacturing

Business Size : Large (Overseas)

Problem :Board of Directors required assistance to make significant senior leadership changes

Solution : Full review of employment contractual arrangements, strategic and operational advice in order to facilitate changes, messaging including market/customers/employees, on-the-ground support at time of meetings and announcements, follow-up support until all related issues resolved, support with selections and with new leadership to get established.

Why Our Clients Trust Us

Seasoned practitioners, not theorists: Our team has held inhouse HR and industrial relations roles, so we translate legal requirements into workable, operational solutions.

Industries we know inside out: From enterprise agreements to safety and compliance, we craft strategies that align with real world challenges in manufacturing and logistics.

Proactive risk mitigation: We don’t just respond to disputes; we help prevent them. 

You’ll know where legislative changes may impact you ahead of time 


We assist across all HR matters including Enterprise Agreements, Policies and Procedures, Restructures, Performance and Change Management, Compensation Benefits and Rewards, Safety, Leadership, independent interviewer, Workplace Investigations, Interpreting Employee Engagement Surveys, HR Teams Business Partnering support and so on.


We also assist with new company set-ups. We can set up your entire new workforce in Australia and all the supporting requirements such as key staff, pensions, workers insurances, HR policies and procedures, organisational structures, induction programs, training programs, wellness programs and so on.

Common Concerns, and How We Address Them

Will they get the nuances in my business?
We work closely with organisations operating 24/7, in unionised environments, and under complex award conditions. Every solution is industry relevant and tailored, not off the shelf.

Is this advice purely academic?
We deliver tangible outcomes: written policies, performance management frameworks, union negotiation support, investigations, disciplinary processes, and more. Our case studies detail real projects, from enterprise agreement strategy through to change management support 

How do I justify the cost internally?
Our messaging emphasises ROI through reducing disputes and legal exposure, enhancing retention and team performance. Organisations typically save far more by acting early than by reacting to issues later.

Do they align with our culture and values?
We are values led, committed to integrity, professionalism, responsiveness, and client partnership. Our collaborative approach ensures we're extension of your culture.

Lets Talk

Need help with a people issue or project? Call us for practical, no-nonsense HR support that works.


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Major Changes to Employee Relations Legislation in Australia : Impacts on Workforce and Productivity