Trusted by Businesses Across Australia
Here’s why a few of the Australia-wide customers choose King HR Consultants.
AHRI Certified HR Professional with University of Sydney qualifications.
Read these 5 star Google Reviews 
Debbie Stokes2 years agoWe recently had a workplace issue and called Sonia of King HR Consultants to assist us. She facilitated a dispute resolution which has resulted in a positive outcome for all. We have been able to get everyone on track. We uncovered some interesting dynamics in the process. And the tools and tips Sonia provided were invaluable to keep everyone rolling along smoothly. I highly recommend Sonia of King HR Consultants for any workplace issues and her human resources consulting. We will be using her services again!
Belinda Day2 years agoI really like this document, (the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business, HR Manual) that I purchased from you. I particularly like the cultural input and lengthy pregnancy sections. As an Indigenous woman team these two elements are extremely important to document at the beginning of employment. Your advice on how to customise it for my business and work mob has been invaluable. Your approach to working with people from different backgrounds and cultural identities is refreshing. I feel like you are a true ally and sister to me and my business. And my work mob. Thank you for being you and providing such a great service. Not just documents but how to use them to protect my business and my mob.
Scan Dhulawang2 years ago"We recently engaged King HR Consultants to advise us on HR best practices for our team. As an Indigenous Australian business providing family dispute resolution and mediation services to the Kempsey Aboriginal Community, it was crucial that the HR products, services, and language respect cultural safety rights and be appropriate for our local Mob. The HR Manual and employment agreements provided by King HR Consultants met our needs perfectly and were easily adaptable to suit our specific requirements. Sonia's guidance and culturally sensitive approach have been invaluable, and we greatly appreciate her support."
Samantha Morris2 years agoWe recently purchased the Trades Installation package from King HR Consultants and we’re so pleased that we now have a more streamlined HR process to ensure we are complying with two regulatory bodies, The Fair Work Act and Safe Work Australia. We’ve also been delighted with the generous assistance we’ve received to embed the process into our business. Working with King HR has been an excellent experience and I highly recommend their services.
Danièle Hromek2 years agoI have been working with King Consulting for the last couple of years and have appreciated Sonia's open, honest and thoughtful outlook to working with me and my business. As a First Nations business owner we have added complexities of working and walking between two worlds and that can need a culturally sensitive approach. Sonia is always fast to respond while also taking time to help me understand complex HR matters. I am particularly annoying with my busy diary but Sonia has always found a way to work around it. Highly recommend reaching out to Sonia rather than struggling on on your own when HR matters are getting on top of you.
Ranu Seneka3 years agoDuring my recent studies in leadership and management, I had the privilege of being taught by Sonia King. Her expertise in Australian employment regulations and laws, coupled with her profound wisdom, has been invaluable. Beyond the curriculum, her guidance provided me with a wealth of knowledge. I am truly grateful for her exceptional teaching, genuine care, and respect for her students.
For all your HR needs "King HR Consultancy"is the Place to Go 😊
Tanya Tutty3 years agoFabulous service by Sonia and she has been a big help! Fair Work policies and SCHADS Award use complex language and she helped us by researching for information and translating (simplifying the language) so we can understand. Thank you so much!
Chris K6 years agoSonia recently hired me for a role with one of her clients. Throughout the process I found her to really connect with me, get to understand me as a person, not just my skills and experience as a fit to the role. She has continued to demonstrate her interest in, not just looking after the employing business, but also to make sure the fit has been right for me too. During the interview process and ongoing, Sonia has demonstrated compliance and respect for social distancing while still making everyone feel comfortable, at ease and connected. I recommend Sonia and King Consulting HR&R to both employers and employees as a consultant who truly has everyone’s best interests at heart. And you can read testimonials and Case Studies.
For all your HR needs "King HR Consultancy"is the Place to Go 😊
With my deep knowledge of Australian Employment Law, I can help your business thrive in different ways. Learn why I have 5 star reviews and am a trusted adviser to businesses all across Australia.
Get Professional HR Support Without the Full-Time Cost
Professional HR support scaled to your business, choose project-based help, ongoing monthly guidance, or emergency assistance as you need it.
Plain English guidance, no jargon. Transparent pricing. No lock-in contracts. No pressure. Just experienced HR support, scaled to your business, when you need it.
Recruitment
Recruitment Service:
Save Time and Money on Your Next Hire
Stop wasting hours on recruitment when you should be running your business. I manage the entire hiring process from job ads to final selection.
Fixed fee pricing – know your costs upfront. No percentage of salary fees like traditional recruiters.
Professional screening, Fair Work compliant processes, and faster results.
Dispute Resolution
Let’s face it, conflict is part of life. It’s a time and energy drain. Plain English facilitation, no legal speak. Fair, impartial, transparent. Resolution that works, when you need it. I can facilitate a resolution. With my dispute resolution service. Usually, my presence will stop the conflict. As people realise you are taking it seriously. And acting to stop it.
TRADES BUSINESS
Trades Business HR That Speaks Your Language
Workplace regulations are complex. Don’t risk penalties, get specialist support from someone who wears steel cap boots and understands your industry.
Dual compliance with Fair Work Act AND Safe Work Australia. Practical solutions for multi-site operations, casual workers, and industry-specific safety requirements.
Indigenous Australian Business
Balance Business Needs with Cultural Safety
Navigate Australian employment law while honouring cultural practices and traditional business values.
Culturally appropriate HR policies, Fair Work compliance with cultural considerations, and respectful dispute resolution that understands working between two worlds.
Workplace Investigations
Workplace Investigations 🔍
Professional, Impartial Investigations for Serious Workplace Matters Plain English investigations, no corporate jargon. Transparent process. Culturally appropriate approach. Defensible findings, when you need them.
When bullying, harassment, or misconduct allegations arise, you need an experienced investigator who follows proper process and delivers defensible findings.
Build Capability While You Investigate:
My workplace investigations include coaching and mentoring, so your team develops the confidence and skills to manage future workplace issues effectively. You get both the investigation report you need and the knowledge transfer that keeps on giving
Legally compliant investigations with procedural fairness. Culturally appropriate approach for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-Led organisations. Reports that withstand legal scrutiny.
HR is an umbrella term. For all things to do with having employees in your business. Employment law in Australia is complex. Let me help you navigate it with your team.
Drive performance and Profits with your employees.
Don’t risk losing your profits on penalties for not following law. Outsource your HR to me.
Or work with me to ensure you’re getting the best performance from your team of employees.
King HR Consultants Named Finalist in 2026 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards
I’m proud to share that King HR Consultants has been named a Finalist in the Sole Operator category of the 2026 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards, selected from over 3,500 quality entries submitted by small businesses across the country.
This recognition reflects the work I do every day supporting Australian business owners through following employment law, HR best practice and workplace culture, always with a genuine, human first approach.
Winners will be announced at The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney, on Saturday 26 September 2026.
How I help. DIY HR Support Services
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AS PARTNERSHIP NOT PUNISHMENT™
Performance Management as Partnership, Not Punishment™
Avoiding difficult performance conversations? You’re not alone.
I help NSW and Australia-wide business owners and managers handle underperformance with confidence using my proven Partnership Not Punishment™ approach.
The result: Zero Fair Work claims. Better performance. Stronger relationships.
Choose your path:
- DIY System ($497) – Framework, templates, and implementation guide
- 1-on-1 Coaching (from $1,797) – Hands-on support and role-playing
- Team Training (from $2,997) – Workshop for your management team
HR Coaching and Training
“Done With You” HR Coaching
Master Your HR Challenges With experienced Australian employment law HR Guidance
Stop Struggling With HR Issues Alone – Get Step-by-Step Coaching That Builds Your Confidence
Get personalised coaching that transforms you from confused to confident.
How “Done With You” HR Coaching Works
Unlike generic HR advice, this is hands-on coaching tailored to your specific situation. We work through your challenges together, step-by-step, until you have complete clarity and confidence.
What Makes This Different:
✅ Personalised to your exact situation – Not generic advice
✅ Step-by-step guidance – You’ll know exactly what to do next
✅ Build your confidence – Learn skills you can use again
✅ Clear action plans – Leave with concrete next steps
✅ Risk minimization – Avoid costly compliance mistakes
Learn Australian Employment Law
Wish you knew how to navigate your way around the complexity of Australian employment law and regulations?
Confused by all the government speak and gobbledygook?
Been burned by poor HR advice or employment lawyers?
Yes? You need the Forewarned is Forearmed course.
Start with the Foundations Course
The Investment That Protects Your Future
Time Commitment: Just 70 minutes total
- 4 focused video parts (5-11 minutes each)
- Review materials and implementation (additional 30 minutes)
Financial Investment: $247+(GST)
Potential Savings: Thousands to millions in penalties, legal fees, and business disruption
The math is simple: 70 minutes of your time and $247 could prevent $18,000+ minimum penalty per employee. Or a personal penalty of over $90,000. Most business owners spend more time in one unproductive meeting than this entire course requires.
Ready to Stop Gambling with Your Business?
Master the foundations of Australian employment law in just 70 minutes
Meet me Sonia King, the founder of King HR Consultants
I’m Sonia King, founder of King HR Consultants. Most business owners struggle with Australian employment law complexity. I started King HR Consultants in 2010 to help business owners navigate that complexity while driving engagement and profits through their team.
With 30+ years in leadership and management roles in Australia, I bring practical expertise in Fair Work Act compliance and Safe Work Australia regulations. My philosophy is simple: Partnership Not Punishment™. Solid, heartfelt, human thinking and fairness built into workplaces.
Let me guide you through employing people confidently in Australia; navigate complexity, drive profits, while reducing penalty risks.
Sonia King
KING HR CONSULTANTS
Cheryl and Steve Read
Directors, SJ Read Earthworks & Haulage
We engaged King HR Consultants early 2023, to help with our team of employees. We met with Sonia, the founder, and found her to be, down to earth, kind, and friendly. And able to speak to anyone at their level. We have a diverse team. From administrative people to truck drivers, transport workers and landscape yard people. So, it was important that the people we engaged could relate to anyone. Sonia was not afraid to get her hands dirty. She would arrive in steal cap boots and could speak the right language to anyone to engage them.
Ursula Hufnagl
Owner, Modelling and Celebrity Management Agency, Chic Model Management
I recommend King HR Consultants as a trusted advisor. For any business wanting to increase performance and enhance their culture.
Bob Allen
General Manager, Major infrastructure business Sydney
Sonia helped us identify and resolve a workplace issue. She displayed professionalism and thoroughness while maintaining a friendly, down to earth approach.
Jim Roustas
Managing Director, Huck Aerobolt
” I recommend Sonia and her business King HR Consultants to any business. Especially if you’re looking to grow. From the initial HR audit process, they showed us how to install HR best practice. Then they helped us streamline our staff engagement. They installed our HR manual with all company policies and procedures. Ensuring we have evidence that we’re complying with all regulations. Such as the Fair Work Act, Government regulations and Safe Work Australia. Provided all our team with terms and conditions of employment agreements. We now have an engaged team who help us drive profits in our business. For which they receive performance bonuses. King HR Consultants have helped establish us as a market leader. And been integral to achieving our profit targets each year since”
Some of the businesses I’ve provided HR Support to
Blog
Read posts, tips, or watch video tutorials on HR best practice by King HR Consultants
How to Get Unanimous Stakeholder Agreement
The Stakeholder Alignment Framework That I use and it Works Getting everyone to agree is hard. Getting board directors to agree with each other? Hard. Getting management and staff aligned? Hard. Getting board, management, AND staff all saying "yes" to the same thing?...
Aboriginal Business HR Support
I'm not Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. I'm an HR consultant with deep knowledge of Australian employment law, following it, and people management. When Aboriginal-led businesses approach me for HR support, I'm acutely aware of the power dynamics, cultural...
Open Ai Hack Australian Government
An AI Agent Hacked Australian Government Healthcare. Here's What Your Business Needs to Know On 18 June 2026, OpenAI agents breached Australia's government health data portal. But here's what matters: nobody might have ever found out. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese...
In the media
News media article
Industrial Action from a HR Consultants view
Quoted in Qantas magazine on the New Way of Work. Work from Anywhere
Radio Interview
Demonstrated Expertise on Key Performance Indicators and understanding them. Listen to Sonia being interviewed on ABC radio interview
Proudly supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. And sponsoring events to support publishers. And our First Nations people of Australia.
