If you are tired of generic templates, worried about compliance gaps, and want an HR partner who treats your business like it is their own, you are in the right place.
Dee's HR expertise has been sought out by media, industry publishers, conferences, and community organisations across Australia and New Zealand. A selection of her media appearances, publications and speaking engagements is below.
The problem: if you are patching together generic templates and guessing at compliance, you are not doing anything wrong. Most business owners never had time to learn HR properly, because they were too busy running the business. Without the right support close by, small issues rarely stay small: a missed compliance update becomes a Fair Work claim, an unmanaged conflict becomes a resignation, and a generic policy fails the one employee who needed a considered, human response.
A straightforward 15 minute conversation about where your HR currently stands and whether Halcyon is the right fit. You speak directly with Dee, not a call centre. No sales script, no pressure, and no obligation to proceed.
Why it works: compliance is handled in the background so you can focus on running the business. You leave the call with clarity on your next step, whether that is working with us or simply knowing what to fix yourself.
Common questions about Dee Powis and Halcyon HR Consultancy.
Dee Powis is the founder of Halcyon HR Consultancy and a Professional Member (MAHRI) of the Australian HR Institute, a credential she has held since February 2024. She has more than 15 years' experience in human resources across Australia and New Zealand.
Dee holds a Graduate Certificate in Business Management, a Diploma of Human Resource Management, a Diploma of Work Health and Safety, and a Certificate in Trauma-Informed Counselling. She is also First Aid and CPR certified.
Halcyon HR is based in Brisbane, Queensland, and works directly with businesses across Queensland, the Northern Territory, New South Wales and Western Australia, as well as clients throughout New Zealand.
Halcyon HR has supported more than 500 businesses and individuals across Australia and New Zealand over more than 15 years.
MAHRI stands for Professional Member of the Australian HR Institute. It means the advice a client receives is measured against a recognised professional standard, rather than years on the job alone. Not every HR adviser holds independent professional accreditation.
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