About us
Empowering Businesses with
People-First Solutions
We deliver Simple and Stress-Free HR Solutions
At Essential HR, we are dedicated professionals in outsourced HR and recruitment, based right here in Australia.
We go beyond traditional consulting firms by combining our fixed-fee services with advanced technology to deliver unmatched efficiencies, compliance, and forward-thinking strategies.
With Essential HR, you can expect innovative HR solutions tailored to your business's unique needs.
Why partner with Essential HR
Experts in delivering Outsourced Solutions
Our team consists of qualified HR and recruiting professionals with extensive experience across various industries. With backgrounds in senior HR management roles, we understand what it takes to build successful businesses through talented people.
Proactive and Forward-Thinking HR Solutions
At Essential HR, we pride ourselves on delivering proactive and forward-thinking HR solutions that keep your business ahead of the curve. Our innovative approach ensures you stay compliant, efficient, and ready for future challenges, empowering your business to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Flexible & Cost-Effective Service Model
At Essential HR, we offer a flexible and cost-effective service model designed to meet the unique needs of your business. Our tailored solutions ensure you receive the right support at the right time, maximising your investment while delivering exceptional value and efficiency.
Meet the HR Team
Justine Pepper
Managing Director
With over 30 years of experience in HR Management and Industrial Relations, Justine brings a wealth of expertise to the table. She is fueled by a passion for small and medium-sized businesses to have access to best practice HR Solutions.
Justine firmly advocates for the integration of cloud-based technology, recognizing its power to empower employers and employees alike.
Furthermore, she believes that leveraging innovation in HR Management leads to enhanced customer/client services and more efficient product delivery.
Ioanna Moliviatis
HR Business Partner
Ioanna is a skilled Human Resources Advisor and admitted solicitor in South Australia. With extensive experience across HR management, employment law, and recruitment, Ioanna has successfully led HR operations for multiple sectors, notably overseeing HR functions for 30 Drakes Supermarkets locations.
She has demonstrated expertise in employee relations, legal compliance, and project management, including spearheading recruitment for key roles in marketing and IT.
Ioanna's background in law, combined with her hands-on HR advisory experience, uniquely positions her to navigate complex workplace issues and drive effective people management strategies.
Jane Payawal
HR Admin Support
Jane is a dedicated HR professional with over 10 years' experience. With extensive skills in HR administration and support, she excels in onboarding, benefits management, employee engagement, and data management using HRIS systems like Dayforce and Oracle HCM.
Jane has a proven track record in enhancing employee experiences and streamlining HR processes across global teams. Her proficiency in project management and dashboard reporting, coupled with her hands-on approach, makes her an invaluable asset to any HR team, ensuring seamless operations and effective employee relations.
Harshini Elliott
Senior HR Strategy Partner
Harshini possesses extensive expertise in Senior HR Management across diverse sectors such as Education, Aged Care, Disability, Automotive, Construction and Early Learning.
Leveraging her extensive industry background, she provides valuable assistance to a wide array of businesses, effectively managing every aspect of HR, from strategy to process design and implementation.
A significant aspect of Harshini's role entails coaching and training executives, leaders, and middle management in all facets of HR management, covering every possible area.
Michaella Prow
Recruitment/HR Partner
With Michaella's abundant qualifications and substantial background in recruitment and people management, she alleviates the burdensome aspects of the recruitment process for employers and prospective employees alike.
Michaella firmly believes that when handled adeptly, the recruitment process can be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for everyone involved.
A key element contributing to her triumph as a recruitment specialist is her proficiency and extensive knowledge in utilising emotional intelligence (EQ) as a powerful tool in recruitment.
In addition to recruitment, Michaella serves as an experienced career transition professional, overseeing our Outplacement Service.