About Us
We’re a team with expertise across all facets of HR and Employment Law, servicing clients Australia wide.
We understand that whatever stage your business is growing through – startup, growth, scaling, preparing to sell – your HR function should grow with you.
We’re devoted to understanding your unique human resources landscape. It’s what we’ve been doing for over 20 years, and how we are sure we’re delivering the best outcome and value for our clients. By utilising the latest HR technology, we remain at the forefront of innovation in the industry. We’re on a mission to protect your business and support it’s profitability, long term
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Our Team
Jackie Strachan
CEO and Human Resources Strategist
Jackie’s passion for creating better Human Resources outcomes stems from over 20 years’ experience in the field and a drive for finding innovative solutions.
Her HR career has seen her hold both operational and strategic HR management roles across a vast array of industry sectors including retail, financial services, child protection, professional services, dental, state emergency services, Department of Justice, agency recruitment and IT.
Combining her experience in each specialised area of Human Resources (such as learning & development, recruitment, WHS and employee relations etc), Jackie leads HR Tactics with an industry-respected foundation of knowledge.
Certified Professional Member of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), holds an MBA from QUT, a Cert IV in Training & Assessment, and accreditation as a facilitator of ‘Extended Disc’ Psychometric Employee Profiling.
Cassie Robins
HR Consultant Extraordinaire
Kristen Ryan
HR Consultant Extraordinaire
With over 17 years of experience in HR, Kristen has developed a deep understanding of how to navigate the complexities of human resources to drive business success.
Kristen’s career has provided her with the opportunity to work across diverse industries, including food manufacturing, FMCG, building and construction, real estate, tourism, and local government. This breadth of experience has equipped her with the skills to deliver tailored HR solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.
Kristen specialises in a wide range of HR functions, from employee relations, recruitment, and talent management to HRIS implementation, leadership development, and performance management. Her approach is both strategic and hands-on, ensuring that HR initiatives align with business goals and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
Passionate about making a difference, Kristen is committed to supporting businesses in achieving their objectives through effective HR practices. Whether it’s guiding businesses through complex employee relations issues, implementing systems that streamline HR processes, or fostering leadership growth, her goal is to enhance business performance and create lasting, positive impacts.
Kristen Ryan, KMR Consulting – Independent Contractor to HR Tactics
Lymar J. Consad
Sales and Marketing Extraordinaire
Lymar is our sales and marketing expert dedicated to driving HR Tactics’ growth by making it easy for employers to find us on the internet and social media when they need our advice and support. We’re so lucky to have Lymar’s keen eye for data-driven insights and creative solutions, as he crafts tailored approaches that engage our target market.
Linda Carlson
Employment Lawyer
Linda is the Employment Lawyer everyone would love to have in their court! And our HR Tactics clients are the lucky beneficiaries of Linda’s extensive experience if any HR matters push beyond the sphere of a HR practitioner and into the realm of Employment Law.
The often-complex matters within the Fair Work arena, workers’ compensation, discrimination and complex workplace investigations are the areas Linda most often assists HR Tactics clients with however Linda’s amazing career means she’s equipped to advise our clients on matters across the breadth of employment law.
Linda holds an Honours degree in Law and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, has held a number of employment law positions with Brisbane based law firms, was the Employee Relations Manager for a global group of manufacturing companies, and has worked for the Qld Department of Industrial Relations as a Prosecutions Officer.
Linda Carlson, Industrial Relations & Employment Solutions (IRESA) – Independent Contractor to HR Tactics
You don’t have to miss out on the HR outcomes bigger businesses enjoy — not for fear of the cost. For the last 20 years, we’ve helped business owners get exactly that, without the enterprise price tag.
With the right HR processes in place, you can move through the ups and downs of running a business with real confidence, knowing your people practices are protecting you, not exposing you.
Wherever you are in your business journey, we meet you there. Starting up? Get the foundations right from day one — contracts, policies, key HR processes and advice that scale with you. Growing? You’ll get structured, ordered, compliant HR practices that keep pace as your headcount and complexity grow. Preparing to sell? We’ll help you clean up HR risk and compliance so your business is ready for due diligence.
Bring order and stability to your workforce, and watch productivity rise while staff turnover falls — because when your team feels the support of solid HR foundations, they stay, and they perform.
If you’re still reading, you already know it: your people are the backbone of your business. Which makes them your greatest asset — and, without the right structure, your greatest liability too.
Let’s have a conversation about what expert-level HR management could bring to your business. If off-site HR management or tailored HR consulting is the right fit, we’ll tell you — honestly.
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