Fractional HR and people leaders in Australia
A fractional HR or people leader works with your business part-time to build the people side of the company. That covers HR foundations such as contracts, policies and performance, and talent work such as hiring plans, recruiting and employer brand.
Startups usually bring one in when the team is growing quickly, when hiring starts to take over the founder's week, or when HR basics need to be set up properly before they become a problem.
There are three common ways to work with a fractional HR leader. A fractional seat is an ongoing part-time role, usually a set number of days a week, where they own the function. A project is a defined piece of work with a clear finish line. Advisory is lighter touch, with regular check-ins to guide your team rather than doing the work.
Operators (6)
- Deepak Singh - šØ People problems, solved || š ļø Fractional Chief People Officer when you need it || š§ Challenging how work actually works, Melbourne
I get called when the people stuff is on fire š„ A complaint, a leader isnāt working out, performance avoided, a formal process, a restructure, a redundancy, negotiating an exit, a tough conversation, or something justā¦
- Molly Rowe - Fractional Head of People for Series A-C, Sydney
As a People & Culture leader, I have navigated both the politics of large corporate environments as well as the chaos of scrappy startups, always applying a lens of process improvement and āpeople firstā to every probleā¦
- Nicole Karagiannis - Fractional Chief People Officer , Sydney
- Sharon (Shaz) Daly - Strategic Talent & Leadership Advisory for Scaling Technology Organisations, Melbourne
āIād much rather help organisations build the guardrails at the top than become the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.ā After 20+ years in technology talent, alongside six years coaching leaders and experience acrossā¦
- Adam Axon - Fractional CPO, Melbourne
I help ambitious companies scale how their teams work together to deliver business and customer value
- Brylee Brooks - Globally experienced recruiter | Agency & Internal TA | I have built recruitment functions, Melbourne
Hi everyone, Iām Brylee, founder of Brooks People Advisory (BPA). BPA specialises in HR recruitment, but while I continue building the business, Iād also love to help other founders who need experienced recruitment suppā¦
Frequently asked questions
What does a fractional HR leader do?
A fractional HR leader owns the people function part-time. That can include employment contracts and policies, performance and remuneration frameworks, culture, hiring plans and recruiting, onboarding and helping managers lead their teams.
How many days a week does a fractional HR leader work?
It depends on the stage and the work. Many start with one or two days a week and adjust as needs change. Some work on a project basis with a fixed scope, and others advise with a regular check-in. Talk it through with the operator directly.
How is a fractional HR leader different from a consultant?
A consultant usually delivers advice or a report and steps away. A fractional HR leader works inside your business as part of the team, owns outcomes and is accountable for results over time, just on a part-time basis.
How do I find a fractional HR leader in Australia?
Browse the profiles on this page and contact anyone directly through their profile. If you are not sure who fits, share a brief and matching operators can put their hand up. There are no recruiter or placement fees.