Your People Expert

Experience-led HR support

With over a decade of hands-on experience in human resources and recruitment across both the private and public sectors, our work is grounded in real operational environments, not theory or generic templates.

Founded by Nicola Veal, Your People Expert brings senior HR expertise to small and medium businesses that need trusted, practical support without the cost or commitment of an in-house HR manager. Our experience includes internal HR roles partnering closely with leaders on workforce planning, performance management, complex employee relations, and compliance with Fair Work legislation. This background shapes how we work. Our advice is clear, considered, and focused on what will actually work in your business.

Our work is grounded in senior HR and recruitment experience, including managing complex employee matters, navigating sensitive workplace issues, and supporting leaders through high-stakes people decisions.

We bring calm, experienced judgment to situations where getting it wrong can have real consequences.

What having the right HR support actually looks like

Instead of second-guessing people decisions or worrying about getting things wrong, you have someone steady in your corner.

You know who to call. You know the advice is grounded in your business context. And you handle people matters earlier, more calmly, and with confidence.

HR feels clearer, more manageable, and far less reactive.

HR support designed around your business

We provide flexible HR and people support that reflects the realities of running a business. Whether you need help hiring the right people, managing difficult workplace issues or building strong HR foundations, we work alongside you with professionalism, empathy and a calm, down-to-earth approach. You are supported by a dedicated people expert who understands your business and stays with you over time, not passed to ‘the next available operator’ or required to re-explain your context every time you need support.

Our role is to help you make confident people decisions and reduce risk, without overcomplicating the process.

Founder-led, senior expertise
Your People Expert is led by an experienced HR professional, with all client work grounded in senior-level HR and recruitment experience.

Local knowledge, broader reach
Trusted by business owners across Perth and regional WA. Based in the Perth Hills, we provide HR support in Perth, Western Australia, and nationally through flexible, remote HR consulting. We understand the realities of running a business in Western Australia- from local labour markets to practical compliance challenges. 

Structured HR support options
We offer clear HR support options depending on what your business needs, including a foundations review, ongoing retainer packages, project-based support, and bespoke packages where appropriate.

Consistent, trusted support
You work with a dedicated people expert who knows your business and provides continuity, clarity, and trusted advice.

If you are looking for practical, compliant HR support that feels considered, steady, and genuinely useful, a conversation is often the best next step. 

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