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Human Resources for Growing Businesses

We help both business owners and HR professionals create great workplaces

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Are you a small to mid-sized business owner feeling stuck in human resources complexities?

Growing your team shouldn't derail your growth plans or create constant stress around compliance and workplace conflicts. At Unscripted HR, we specialise in people management solutions for SMEs, providing practical support that protects your business and builds stronger workplace culture.

We partner with business owners who want to build thriving workplaces, whether you're hiring your first employee or managing complex team dynamics as you scale. Based on the Mid North Coast, we proudly serve organisations across Port Macquarie, Taree, Forster, Coffs Harbour, and throughout NSW, providing the tailored employment solutions that local businesses need to thrive.

What Sets Us Apart

Our Unique Approach and Expertise

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Solutions built for you

Every business is different - our HR solutions for small businesses are tailored to your industry, team size, and growth stage.

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Scalable support

From your first hire to your fiftieth, our scalable HR solutions grow with your business needs.

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Prevention over problems

We identify HR compliance risks and workplace issues before they impact your bottom line.

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Strategic partnership 

Get personalised HR advice that aligns with your business goals, not generic checklists.

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Culture that drives results

Create workplaces where employees want to stay, perform, and grow with your business, improving employee retention and engagement.

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Proven track record

Decades of experience helping regional businesses build compliant, thriving teams.

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Ways to work with us

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Your trusted on-call HR partner for expert guidance on HR compliance, staffing issues, and more.

HR Advisory Partnership

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Build a solid foundation for growth. From employee handbooks to organisational restructuring, we’ll make sure the essentials are covered.

HR Compliance & Systems

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Streamline hiring and onboarding with strategic guidance. From job design to onboarding processes, we help you build stronger teams.

Recruitment Support

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Equip managers and leaders with practical tools they need to successfully lead teams through challenges.

Leadership & People Management Support

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About Kath

I named my business Unscripted HR because every business has its own story and deserves HR solutions that are written specifically for them.

Your business isn't cookie-cutter, so your HR solutions shouldn't be either. Compliance isn't where we stop - it's where we start. I'm passionate about transforming your people strategy into a genuine competitive advantage.

My mission is simple: turn human resources into your secret weapon for sustainable growth. Whether you're navigating difficult conversations, planning for expansion, or building your company culture, I'm here to guide you through it.


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FREE GUIDE

Essential HR Practices for Growing Businesses

Simplify. Comply. Thrive.

Practical HR steps for small and growing businesses.

Running a business is a juggling act, and HR shouldn't be another thing weighing you down. This free checklist cuts through the noise with smart, practical steps to help you stay compliant, build a positive team culture, hire (and keep) the right people, and handle tricky HR situations without the stress. Whether you’re bringing on your first team member or managing a growing crew, it’s your go-to guide for getting the HR essentials sorted, simply, clearly, and without the fluff.

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