Summary
An HR Dept franchise will provide you with the opportunity to build your own business; to thrive in an environment where you can use your HR knowledge to become your own boss.
Royalties
$2,500 pm
Marketing Fees
$400 pm
Location Details
All Perth Territories
There are number of territories available in Western Australia as well as other States and Territories. There are greenfield and brownfield options. Please reach out to hear about what territories are for sale.
About the Opportunity
The HR Dept is an internationally recognised business with huge growth opportunities across the county:
• Be your own boss
• Global brand, presence, recognition and credibility
• Diversified income stream – HR advice with both commissioned and retained clients
• Growing industry
About You
To succeed you will:
• Need an entrepreneurial mindset and want to be part of your local community
• Appreciate and value teamwork
• Understand and follow the rules of the network
• Have a professional approach
• Have adequate financial resources
Have you ever thought about running your own business?
We have supported over 100 HR professionals across Australia, the UK, and Ireland who’d previously held jobs as HR Directors or Managers, to start their own businesses. If you are a strong, motivated, and qualified HR professional with the drive and energy to succeed, we can provide the stepping stone to help you build your own business.
An HR Dept franchise will provide you with the opportunity to build your own business; to thrive in an environment where you can use your HR knowledge to become your own boss.
At The HR Dept we aim to create an atmosphere of honesty and openness, focusing on the needs of our clients whilst maintaining a culture of fun.
We offer full support and training in getting your business off the ground. We provide you with the advice and tools to achieve the ambitions you hold for your business.
The model allows you to build the business that is right for you. There is always someone in the team here in Australia with ideas and tips to help you get to where you want to be.
By having your own territory to work and market in, there is no competition between Franchisees. We take pride in our cooperative approach in working together. Each Franchisee supports one another; whether it’s providing on-site cover for a client while you are on holiday, doing some joint marketing together to drum up new business or simply asking another Franchisee for advice on how to handle a particular situation. We really are a team!
Marketing support
HR Dept provides comprehensive marketing support. This includes the main website at www.hrdept.com.au, a stand-alone landing page, SEO, weekly blogs, monthly newsletters plus a marketing ction plan and much more. All marketing is specifically tailored for each month and supplied. Whether you are trying to promote your own HR workshop or seminar or you’ve spotted an advertising opportunity you can’t miss, you don’t need to re-invent the wheel. We have a bank of ready-made and designed up materials that can be made bespoke with your details.
Training provided
Initial 3 day induction held in the head office in Perth. The induction includes training in marketing, sales, financials, HR Dept model, CRM plus more. The first 6 months includes regular one on one meetings with Business/Sales Coach. Ongoing training including legislation updates with employment lawyers, quarterly meetings with network and attendance at conference.
Skills
HR Generalist or HR Management experience
General business skills including exposure to financials
Ability to prioritise and manage a number of SME clients at the same time
Customer service skills
Microsoft office
Willing to learn CRM and other software
Degree in HRM or similar qualifications
Length of Agreement
The Franchise Agreement is for a 5 year period, with an option for an additional 5 year term.
Year Business Established
2002
Year Franchising Commenced
2017
Site locations
8
History
Founded in the UK in 2002, after a gap was identified in the market to offer personalised expert HR advice to local businesses. Two years later, the model was franchised and the company went from strength to strength, with branches opening all over the UK and Ireland.
In 2017, Pia Engstrom became the first HR Dept franchisee in Australia and in 2018 she became a Director and Board Member.
As of October 2020, the HR Dept is now 100% Australian owned by Pia Engstrom and Darren Brandli.
Awards
Pia Engstrom was awarded in the Top Franchise Executives in Australia in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
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