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When You Need a Second Head
Practical HR Support.
Strategic Insight..
Practical, no-nonsense HR support for businesses — because two heads are better than one.
Two Heads HR is your go-to partner for outsourced HR. We support small to mid-sized businesses across Australia with everything from HR strategy and compliance to leadership coaching, policy development, and culture building. Whether you're setting up solid foundations, scaling your team, or navigating something unexpected, we bring decades of experience across industries and business sizes — so you get expert advice that’s grounded, human, and actually useful.
No jargon. No fluff. Just the extra head you need, without the overhead
About Two Heads HR
Founded by Vanessa Murphy, a seasoned HR and leadership professional with 25+ years of experience across industries, countries, and cultures, Two Heads HR was created to offer small to mid-sized businesses exactly what they need — no fluff, no jargon, just smart, practical support. From HR compliance and culture change to leadership coaching and strategy, we bring grounded, real-world know-how to the table — delivered with integrity, humour, and zero ego. Two Heads HR exists to bring clarity, confidence, and a human touch to the parts of business that often feel overwhelming — people, performance, and leadership.
Why the name? Because we believe Two Heads are better than one. We’re here to be your second head: a operational HR professional, strategic thinking partner, a sounding board, and a safe pair of hands when it comes to all things people.
On this site, you’ll find details about our services, plus The Second Thought — a space where we share ideas, reflections, and useful tips to help you lead with confidence and put people at the centre of your business.
See our main Services below - click on the head for more info
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Your HR partner without the overhead.
Think of us as your outsourced HR team — ready when you are. Whether you need support managing tricky people issues, writing policies, or just want someone to call before Googling “What do I do next?”, we’re here on a retainer model. Flexible, reliable, and tailored to your needs. Check out our packages page for more details
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Build a people-first business that scales.
From organisational structure and workforce planning to change management and culture design — we help small to mid-sized businesses create workplaces where people thrive and performance follows. It’s HR with heart and a plan.
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Protect your business, support your people.
We make sure you stay compliant with Australian employment law and policies — and know how to handle performance, disciplinary matters, and workplace conflict with confidence. Outsourcing this to an expert means less stress, fewer risks, and no more second-guessing.
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Because better leaders build better businesses.
Sometimes, your managers don’t need an HR policy — they need a thinking partner. We offer confidential coaching for leaders at all levels, helping them navigate tough conversations, lead with empathy, and step into their full potential.
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The Way We Do It
Not every business needs a full-time HR team — but every business needs HR done right. That’s where we come in.
Two Heads HR offers flexible, outsourced HR support that grows with you. From ad-hoc advice and one-off projects to a fully retained service (up to two days a week), we tailor our support to suit your business and your budget.
Most of our clients choose a monthly retainer — giving them consistent access to experienced, no-fluff HR support without the overheads of hiring in-house.
Think of us as your second head: ready to tackle tricky situations, set up solid foundations, and keep your people and culture on track.
Looking for something different? Let’s talk — we’ll help you figure out what makes sense.
Check out our packages →
Read The Second Thought which is our regular business-focused HR blog →
Because two heads are better than one
Why Choose Us?
Because you don’t need more noise — you need clear, grounded advice from someone who’s been there. At Two Heads HR, we bring 25+ years of hands-on leadership and HR experience across industries, countries, and company sizes. We’re not here to sell you buzzwords. We’re here to help you make good decisions about your people, culture, and compliance — and feel confident doing it.
Whether you’re a business owner who wants HR sorted without hiring in-house, or a leader who needs a sounding board for the tough stuff, we’re your second head — the one that helps you think it through and take action.
Direct when needed. Strategic always. And human above all else.