HR that actually fits your business.
Quality advice to help your business grow. A sounding board when things get tricky. Compliance you can trust. HR practices your team will actually use.
People are the cornerstone of any business.
At Liv People Advisory, I offer personalised HR support to small and medium size businesses — simple.
Google and AI might have some answers, but real people issues need more than a quick search and a generic solution. I get to know you and your business first — then help you get the people side of things right. From day-to-day essentials and compliance through to larger projects, giving you the tools to support your people and run your business.
Deep, varied HR experience across a wide range of industries and sectors
Clear, practical and implementable advice — without the corporate overhead
Flexible service offerings shaped around where your business is right now
About the Founder
Olivia Petrucelli
Becoming a mum to my two sons reshaped what success looks like for me. After many years in large corporates, I have intentionally founded Liv People Advisory to bring the same quality HR expertise to small and growing businesses that often don't have access to senior-level people support.
What I love about what I do is that I am continuing to do meaningful, challenging work, helping my clients to succeed, whilst building a business that reflects my own values. Liv People Advisory is proof that you don't have to choose between professional ambition and family life.
Who I Help
I work with small and medium size businesses in the messy middle: too big to ignore compliance and employee experience yet too small to justify an in-house HR specialist. That's exactly where I come in.
Why Choose Liv People Advisory
One local point of contact, wherever you are
Based in Melbourne's inner north west, I use tech to connect with clients however works best for them — in person, over the phone, or via video. No rotating cast — just one person who actually knows you and your business.
No lock-in contracts
Clear pricing upfront, and you're never stuck in a long term arrangement that doesn't fit
Depth and breadth of experience
Across industries and sectors, so there's a good chance I've already dealt with something similar
Services
Take one, leave the rest — every service is tailored to where you're at.
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For businesses needing to strengthen their HR fundamentals
Outsourced HR
Ongoing advice and support for day-to-day employee matters, on tap when you need it.Employee Lifecycle Review
A full review from recruitment to offboarding, checked against Fair Work, the NES, and relevant Awards, with a clear roadmap to close any gaps.Policy & Procedure Evaluation
Handbooks and documentation reviewed for legal soundness and real-world fit, so they drive the behaviours you actually want in your business.Templates & Tools Library
Access to a library of compliant, customisable policies, procedures, and tools, which I'll help you tailor to fit your business.
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For businesses ready to go further on performance and culture
Team Engagement
Qualitative and quantitative insight into how your team really feels, with a clear and actionable report back.Performance & Accountability
Support to put performance and feedback frameworks in place, including project work to close gaps identified in your Employee Lifecycle Review.
what our partners are saying
frequently asked questions
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Typically, small and Medium sized businesses typically up to 60 employees.
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Little or no employee contracts or policies
Disengaged or unhappy employees, resulting in high turnover
Performance and productivity concerns
Support with redundancies and terminations
General advice on managing challenging workplace scenarios
Lack of performance and salary review structures
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I'm not a lawyer, and I'll never pretend to be one.
My advice is grounded in a Bachelor of Business (majoring in HR) and a Bachelor of Psychological Studies, and I'm a member of AHRI (the Australian HR Institute) — I support with the everyday workplace decisions most businesses face.
If something needs further legal advice, I'll tell you clearly and can refer you to trusted lawyers I've worked with in the past.
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I carry professional indemnity insurance (Pacific Indemnity), so you're protected if something goes wrong with the advice I provide.
Happy to share certificates of currency on request.
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I offer both a monthly retainer and an hourly rate — starting from a no lock in $160 per hour — so you've got the flexibility to choose whatever suits your business.
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Either works.
Some clients bring me in for a single issue which takes 15 minutes to resolve, a tricky termination, a policy review, an urgent sense-check — others prefer an ongoing retainer for regular support and more forward-looking HR solutions.
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Everything you share with me is treated as strictly confidential.
I handle employee information carefully and in line with Australia's Privacy Principles — your information is never shared or used beyond what is required for the engagement.
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I understand the need for a quick turnaround, which is why I'll always try to get back to you same day for urgent matters.
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I'm based in the inner north west, but I can connect with clients wherever they feel comfortable — in person, over the phone, or via video.
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Everything discussed with one client stays strictly confidential and is never shared or referenced with another — each business gets advice built solely around their own situation and need.
Being in the same industry isn't a conflict in itself; if a genuine conflict ever did arise, I'd flag it upfront and step back if needed.
Not sure what you need?
Fill in the contact form below, email me at olivia@livpeopleadvisory.com or text me on 0401 502 798.
From there we can book a free 15-minute chat to understand how I can help.
