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Is Your Business Compliant ? Most Aren't — And Don't Know It

68% of Australian businesses have at least one Fair Work compliance gap. Our comprehensive HR audits uncover the risks hiding in your contracts, payroll, and policies — before the Fair Work Commission finds them first.

Compliance Experts

Actionable Reports

100% Confidential

Fixed-Price Quotes

Australian Law Specialists

Compliance Issues Resolved

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Across our audit and consulting clients

Of Businesses Have Gaps

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Based on our audit findings across industries

Confidential & Independent

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All audit findings stay between us and you

Average Underpayment Found

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Replaced with accurate figures after our audits

What Happens When You Don't Audit

Fair Work penalties are increasing. Ignorance is not a defence. Here’s what proactive businesses do differently.

Factor	Caught by Fair Work	Employment Star Audit ★
Underpayment discovery	Fair Work investigation	Proactive self-audit
Average penalty	$66,600+ per contravention	$0 (self-corrected)
Reputational damage	Public naming & shaming	Private remediation
Employee trust	Destroyed	Strengthened
Remediation cost	2-5x higher (back-pay + penalties)	Back-pay only
Legal fees	$20,000 - $100,000+	Included in audit
Timeline to resolve	6-18 months	2-4 weeks
Outcome control	None — Fair Work decides	Full control

Fair Work penalties have doubled in the last 3 years.

An audit now costs a fraction of what a compliance failure costs later.

HR Audit & Consulting Services

From quick compliance checks to comprehensive HR overhauls — we find the risks and fix the gaps.

HR Compliance Audit

Thorough review of employment contracts, policies, procedures, and practices against Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, and NES requirements.

Payroll Compliance Audit

Verify payroll accuracy — pay rates, overtime, penalty rates, allowances, and super against applicable awards and legislation.

Contract & Policy Review

Review and update employment contracts, contractor agreements, and workplace policies to ensure legal compliance.

Strategic HR Consulting

Organisational design, workforce planning, performance frameworks, remuneration benchmarking, and HR strategy advisory.

Policy Development

Custom workplace policies: leave, code of conduct, WHS, discrimination, social media, remote work — tailored to your industry.

Fair Work Compliance Review

Unfair dismissal risk assessment, redundancy procedures, workplace investigation protocols, and dispute resolution processes.

A Comprehensive Audit That Leaves No Stone Unturned

Our audits aren’t surface-level tick-box exercises. We dig deep into every area of your HR and payroll to find the issues that most businesses don’t even know they have.

Employment contracts reviewed against current legislation
Every pay rate checked against applicable Modern Award
Leave entitlements and accruals verified
Superannuation guarantee compliance confirmed
Onboarding and offboarding processes assessed
Record-keeping obligations verified

A Clear, Actionable Report — Not an Academic Paper

Our audit reports are designed for business owners, not lawyers. Clear findings, risk ratings, and specific step-by-step recommendations for fixing each issue.

Each finding rated: Critical / High / Medium / Low risk
Specific fix for every issue — not vague recommendations
Prioritised action plan so you know what to fix first
Underpayment calculations if pay errors are found
Implementation support available for all recommendations

How an HR Audit Works

A structured, thorough review that gives you complete clarity on your compliance position.

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Initial Consultation

We discuss your business, concerns, and scope. You receive a fixed-price quote with no surprises.

2

Comprehensive Review

Our team reviews documents, interviews key staff, examines payroll data, and assesses practices against compliance requirements.

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Detailed Report

You receive a comprehensive report with findings, risk ratings, and a prioritised action plan with specific recommendations.

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Implementation Support

We help implement fixes — updating contracts, correcting payroll, creating policies, and training your team.

The Employment Star Audit Advantage

Practical, confidential, and designed to protect your business.

Australian Employment Law Specialists

Our consultants specialise in Australian employment law — Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, NES, and state-specific legislation.

Actionable, Not Academic

Clear findings, risk ratings, and specific fixes. Our reports are designed for business owners, not lawyers.

Payroll Accuracy Guarantee

We verify every pay rate, penalty rate, and allowance against the applicable award. If we find errors, we help you remediate.

Fixed-Price Engagements

No hourly billing surprises. Every audit is quoted upfront with a fixed price and clearly defined scope.

100% Confidential & Independent

All findings are strictly confidential. Our independent review gives you an honest picture without internal bias.

Implementation Support Available

Don't just get a report — get the fixes done. We help implement every recommendation from contract updates to payroll corrections.

Finding issues yourself is always cheaper than Fair Work finding them.

A proactive audit is the smartest investment in your business’s future.

We Work With Businesses Like Yours

From startups to established enterprises, across every major industry in Australia.

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Hospitality

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Retail

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Professional Services

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Healthcare

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Construction

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Technology

What Our Audit Clients Say

Employment Star turned around a challenging Employment Hero HR implementation for Olssons with exceptional professionalism and expertise. From day one, their team brought clarity, structure, and deep platform knowledge to the project. They stabilised our setup, cleaned up legacy configuration issues, and provided tailored training to ensure our team could confidently manage the system and leverage best-practice HR processes day to day. They have been absolutely invaluable throughout this journey—responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in our success. The entire Olsson team loves working with Employment Star. We are now partnering with Employment Star for ongoing support and outsourced HR services, given the trust and confidence they’ve built. Fast, efficient, reliable, and cost effective—Employment Star has been a game-changer for our HR operations, and I would wholeheartedly recommend them to any business implementing or optimising Employment Hero.

Alexandra Olsson

Director at Olsson’s

“Employment Star stepped in at the last minute when we were facing time critical HR and payroll issues. Their team of Employment Hero experts fixed the problems, trained us in best-practice use of the system, and delivered our first pay-run within three days. The service was fast, efficient, reliable and cost-effective, especially compared with other providers that quoted higher fees and longer wait times. I would highly recommend Employment Star to any business seeking a swift, expert, and value-for-money Employment Hero implementation or ongoing HR and payroll support.”

Andrew Rasby

GENERAL MANAGER, ORTUS FINANCIAL

Employment Star quickly resolved our Employment Hero HR and payroll platform issues, then trained our team to maximise the system’s benefits. We have retained them for ongoing consulting and are exploring outsourced HR/payroll services given the quality and reliability of their support. Their expertise, responsiveness and value for money have been outstanding, I highly recommend Employment Star.

Patrick Harris

Senior Finance Manager at Ravensworth Agriculture Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an HR audit cover?

Our standard audit covers employment contracts, workplace policies, payroll compliance (pay rates, leave, super), onboarding/offboarding processes, record keeping, Fair Work obligations, and WHS documentation. We can also customise the scope to focus on specific concerns.

How long does an HR audit take?

A standard HR audit takes 1-2 weeks depending on business size and scope. Payroll-specific audits may take longer if historical data needs to be reviewed. We provide a specific timeline during your initial consultation.

Will you find underpayments?

If award interpretation errors or payroll calculation mistakes exist, our audit will identify them. We then help you calculate underpayment amounts and develop a remediation plan. Early self-identification is always preferable to a Fair Work investigation.

Is the audit completely confidential?

Yes. All findings, documents, and data are treated as strictly confidential. Reports are provided only to your designated contact. We sign NDAs if required. Nothing leaves our team without your explicit approval.

Can you help implement the recommendations?

Absolutely. Many clients engage us to implement audit recommendations — updating contracts, fixing payroll configurations, creating policies, and training managers. We can quote implementation separately or as a package.

How much does an HR audit cost?

Pricing depends on scope, employee count, and award complexity. A standard compliance audit for 20-50 employees typically ranges from $2,500-$5,000 AUD. Contact us for a specific, obligation-free quote.

What if we've already received a Fair Work complaint?

We can help. We offer urgent compliance reviews for businesses facing Fair Work investigations or complaints. We assess your position, identify issues, develop your response, and implement remediation measures.

Do you offer ongoing HR advisory retainers?

Yes. After an audit, many clients retain us for ongoing HR advisory services. Our retainers give you direct access to qualified HR consultants for day-to-day questions, policy guidance, and compliance updates.