Practical HR support without employing a full-time HR manager.

Most small and medium businesses do not need a full HR department — they need someone experienced to call when a question or issue comes up. Robust HR gives you that, on an ad hoc basis or as an ongoing arrangement.

Robust HR — on-call HR support for SMEs
HR on your terms

The HR backup most businesses actually need

Employing a full-time HR manager is a big commitment, and most growing businesses do not have the volume to justify it. But HR questions still come up — a difficult conversation, a policy query, a tricky termination — usually at the worst time.

Robust HR sits in the background as your on-call HR support. Call when you need us, ad hoc or on a retainer, and get practical, commercial advice from someone who already understands serious workplace issues.

  • Flexible — ad hoc help or an ongoing retainer, your choice.
  • Practical — clear answers and the next right step, not theory.
  • Cost-effective — senior HR support without the full-time salary.
What we help with

Support whenever you need it

From a quick question to ongoing guidance across your HR matters.

How we support you

  • Ad hoc HR support
  • Ongoing HR retainer
  • Phone and email support
  • Practical HR guidance for SMEs

Advice & conversations

  • Manager advice
  • Difficult conversation planning
  • Performance management support
  • Dispute support

Documents & policies

  • Document review
  • Employment documentation
  • Policies and procedures
Why it works

Senior HR judgement, only when you need it

On-call support gives growing businesses access to experienced HR advice without the overhead — so problems get handled early and properly.

No full-time cost

Experienced HR support without the salary of a permanent hire.

Help at the right time

Reach us when an issue arises, before it grows into a problem.

Knows your business

An ongoing arrangement means we understand your context and people.

Confidence for managers

Backup so managers handle people matters fairly and properly.

Scales with you

Use more or less support as your business and needs change.

Escalates when needed

Direct access to investigations, restructures and crisis support.

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We can help

Want HR support on call?

Whether you need a one-off hand or an ongoing arrangement, Robust HR can be your practical HR support — ready when a question or issue comes up.