Case Studies

Real businesses. Real results.

We work with Australian SMEs navigating the people challenges that come with growth. Here's what that looks like in practice.

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SEMZ

Engineering Services

35 staff

HR Complete

From zero HR infrastructure to a fully compliant people operation in 90 days.

Went from no HR function to a fully compliant, documented people operation in under 90 days. The team now has clear performance frameworks and onboarding that actually retains people past 6 months.

  • Full HR policy library written and implemented
  • Performance frameworks across all roles
  • Onboarding process reduced new hire drop-off
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Greenbox

Environmental Services

55 staff

HR Complete

Replaced an internal HR coordinator role and saved $60k annually.

Replaced an internal HR coordinator role with HR Complete and reduced people-related costs by $60k annually — while getting broader capability and faster response times than before.

  • $60k annual cost reduction vs internal hire
  • Faster response times on HR issues
  • Broader capability across recruitment, compliance, and L&D
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Orterra

Infrastructure

60 staff

Hire Smart

Two operations managers hired in 6 weeks — both passive candidates found through direct search.

Filled two operations manager roles within 6 weeks — both of whom were passive candidates identified through direct search, not job boards. Total cost: $10,000. Traditional agency equivalent would have been $28,000+.

  • Both roles filled within 6 weeks
  • $18,000 saved vs traditional agency fees
  • Candidates sourced direct — not from job boards
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Bergin CT

Construction

28 staff

Hire Smart

Senior estimator replaced in 4 weeks with two weeks' notice — $14k under agency rate.

Used Hire Smart to replace a senior estimator who left with two weeks' notice. We had a shortlist in 10 days and an accepted offer by week four. Client saved $14,000 vs their previous agency fee for the same role.

  • Shortlist delivered in 10 days
  • Accepted offer by week four
  • $14,000 saved vs previous agency fee

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