HR SUPPORT

Help hiring employees

We now offer a seamless way for the Collectives we support to hire employees.

Discover our tailored employment support for Collectives, simplifying workforce management. Access expert advice, legal assistance, and onboarding support to ensure smooth operations. Let’s make a difference together.

Getting started

Benefits

Here’s what we offer

Payroll Management

Let us handle paying your employees and keeping track of leave. Say goodbye to administrative headaches!

Expert Advice

Access a treasure trove of HR resources, including interview guides, employment contract templates, and leave forms. Developed by HR professionals, these resources are invaluable.

Regular Check-ins

We’ll check in quarterly to ensure everything is running smoothly and offer ongoing support.

Onboarding Support

We’ll provide training on how to onboard employees and utilise our templates effectively.

Legal Assistance

Gain access to expert HR and legal advice whenever you need it, ensuring you’re always on the right track.

Support for Tricky Scenarios

From terminations to long-term leave, we’re here to navigate through any complex employment situations that may arise.

Responsibilities

What you need to do

Setup and Training

Complete the setup process and participate in quarterly check-ins with our team.

Legal Responsibility

While we handle payroll and HR services, you remain the legal employer. Keep us informed of any HR issues so we can provide assistance or connect you with specialists if needed.

Hiring and Management

You’re in charge of hiring, determining salaries, defining roles, and managing day-to-day operations. We provide detailed templates and guidance every step of the way.

How It Works

Our five step process to joining the whānau

Illustration of a person standing and gesturing presenting something

Eligibility

Employment services are available only to groups already accepted into Gift Collective. If you’re not part of our family yet, sign up on our website.

Consultation

Schedule a meeting or call, to discuss your needs and explore your options.

Documentation

Review and sign the services agreement provided by us.

Induction and Training

We’ll guide you through the employment process and provide necessary training and templates.

Recruitment

Begin recruiting and onboarding employees with our support, including quarterly check-ins for guidance.

Fees

We charge additional fees for employment services, as we’re doing more work than is covered by your standard Gift Collective host fee.

Setup fee

$2,000 per employee
Covers onboarding for each new employee, including any initial advice you might need from our HR and legal experts to get your new team member started. We charge this fee as soon as each new employee starts.

Ongoing cost

$165 per employee, per month
Covers support from our team throughout the year, plus 5 hours of external HR/legal support from our experts. Any additional expert hours are charged at cost.

Heads up

Employment Structure Guidance

While Gift Collective provides administrative and advisory support, we do not legally employ staff for Collectives.

You’ll need to decide on the legal employer. Consider setting up a simple LLC solely for employment purposes to keep administrative requirements minimal. If you prefer a different legal structure, inform Gift Collective accordingly.

For more information on LLC incorporation, refer to the Companies Office guide.

We can assist with the incorporation process if needed.

If you need to hire a contractor, or have a service contract arrangement for your mahi, this can happen without the need to have a legal entity.

We’re here to simplify your employment journey.

Let’s make a difference together!

Illustration of a person sitting at a desk

FAQs

Got any pātai?

Is the fee still the same if the employee is part time?

Yes it is, as the work we do is the same no matter how many hours your employee works.

Can I give my employee more leave than that listed?

Yes you can offer more, but you can’t offer less.

Do employees give notice to the Gift collective staff, or their Collective?

Employees should first give notice to their Collective, then the Collective admin should get in touch with Gift Collective.

So, I can’t employ someone as a Gift Collective without becoming a limited liability company?

There are other legal entities that you could pursue as an alternative to a limited liability company. You must become some sort of legal entity though to be able to offer employment.

Can I hire someone in another country?

Only as a contractor, not as an employee.

Who is responsible if my company is taken to court?

The legal entity that holds the employment would be responsible.

Can I fire someone without asking Gift Collective?

You need to go through the process as set out in our toolkit to fire someone.

How do I give my employee a raise?

It is up to you to set pay rates and offer any raises. All you need to do is notify us if payroll needs to be updated.

Can The Gift Trust help me hire someone?

We can, in the sense that we provide you with all the tools necessary to go through this process. We won’t actually go through the hiring process with you though.