Your partner in people.

Flexible and adaptable outsourced or fractional HR support designed to fit your business.

Human Resources (HR) support that’s people-first and flexes with you

If you want to do right by the people you employ and create a positive workplace, you need to get the right human resources (HR) practices in place. Whether you need outsourced HR for a specific project or fractional HR for ongoing strategic support, we help you manage your people with confidence.

Now Actually offers flexible outsourced and fractional HR support to help you navigate Australia’s ever-changing workplace landscape so you can grow your business, solve tricky ‘people problems’ and plan for the future.

And that’s exactly what our team of HR partners can help you do.

Now (Actually) is the best time to invest in your people

Now Actually can become an extension of your team. How? We can help you embed HR processes and practices into business from day one. We provide general HR advice, for goals like building a better culture or how to develop your team’s skills and knowledge. Or even be there on the hard days for workplace investigations, advise on Fair Work claims, create performance management plans and more.

Flexible HR Partnerships that scale with your business

We work alongside you to design HR support that grows with you, whether you’re hiring your first employee or scaling a full team.

What We Do

Custom-designed and practical HR solutions

Every business is different, so our HR support is tailored to your needs. We help you anticipate challenges, not just react to them.

Why Now Actually

Up-to-date and easy-to-implement HR practices

Practical, clear, and designed for real workplaces, so you can focus on running your business with confidence.

HR Resources

What We Do

Managing people comes with challenges at every stage. Now Actually becomes an extension of your team: embedding HR processes from day one, advising on culture and development, and supporting you through workplace investigations, Fair Work matters, and performance management.

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Build your HR knowledge with our
free resources

There’s so much you can learn about HR, but sifting through the legislation is time-consuming and dense. It’s why we have these resources to loop you in on everything you need to know to keep doing right by your people.

  • Working From Home: What Employers Need to Get Right

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  • Fair Work Claims Are On The Rise: What Employers Need To Know To Reduce Their Risk

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  • The Real Cost of Getting It Wrong: Why Fair Work Claims Cost More Than You Think

    Read Article

  • Guide: Inside the Process of a Fair Work Claim

    Download Fact Sheet

  • Fact Sheet: Unfair Dismissal vs General Protections

    Download Fact Sheet

  • Checklist: Pre-Termination Checklist for Employers

    Download Fact Sheet

  • Victoria’s Proposed Work From Home Bill: How Would It Affect Businesses?

    Read Article

  • Guide: Mandatory Pay Increases, Compliance & Remuneration Reviews

    Download Fact Sheet

Real people, real results

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Jenna and the Now Actually team were professional, supportive, and reassuring to work with. They helped guide us through a complex process in a clear and measured way, taking much of the pressure off and ensuring everything was handled thoughtfully and efficiently. I would highly recommend their experienced services and cannot thank them enough!
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Stu Shambrook
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Our not‑for‑profit has found Now Actually to be a highly valuable HR partner over the past 12 months. They understand the unique constraints of the community sector, providing measured and practical advice that balances compliance, risk and limited resources. Their team has been helpful and responsive, supporting us with award interpretation, policy development and people matters in a calm, considered way. Communication has been clear and timely, and their guidance has strengthened our internal HR capability and confidence in decision‑making across a small NFP team.
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Michelle Taylor
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I have known Jenna for over five years now and she has always been wonderful to work with. Would Highly recommend!
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Lawrence
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Its so comforting as a business owner to have the team at Now Actually in our corner giving us insightful, timely and practical advice. Thanks team!
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Renee Debono
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It has been great to deal with Sarah from Now Actually to guide us through our HR processes and other projects over the past couple of years. I would recommend Now Actually to anyone requiring expert HR advice.
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Linda Scanlon
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Jenna and her team were amazing in taking us through our options and very responsive in all communication. We were provided with support from start to finish and appreciate all the experience and professionalism shown to all. Highly recommend
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Sarah O'Donnell
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Great team, responsive and really helped my growing small business with the appropriate paperwork and advice. Thanks Team 🙂
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Matt Skehan
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Olivia has been amazing in assisting me preparing all of the essential employee paperwork for onboarding new staff!
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Chloe Moorfoot
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It was very reassuring for us to have someone as knowledgeable and experienced as Sarah from Now Actually to guide us through a recent HR process. It was reassuring for us to know that everything was being done correctly but also humanely. I would recommend Now Actually to anyone requiring expert HR advice.
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Alan Saunders
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Jenna and the team at NOW Actually are a trusted referral partner of ours. Their support, depth of knowledge and collaboration is to be admired. I highly recommend NOW Actually for any HR requirements. A brilliant tool for busy business owners who need proactive guidance and support.
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