Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Niche HR Pty Ltd

ABN: 19690121487 | ACN: 690121487

Last updated: 2025

 

Introduction

Niche HR Pty Ltd (“Niche HR”, “we”, “our”, “us”) provides outsourced HR advisory and support services. In doing so, we respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in connection with our HR outsourcing services.

 

What Personal Information We Collect

In providing outsourced HR services, we may collect and hold:

• Employee information: names, contact details, employment history, contracts, payroll details, performance records, leave and attendance information.

• Client information: business contact details, HR policies, workplace documents.

• Sensitive information (with consent where required): health and medical certificates, diversity data, background checks, disciplinary records.

• Financial information: payroll processing data, superannuation contributions, payment records.

 

How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information in ways including: •       Directly from our clients, their employees, or contractors.

• Through HR systems and payroll platforms that we administer or access on behalf of clients.

• From third-party providers such as payroll software companies, background check agencies, and training providers.

• Via email, phone, video conference, or secure file transfer.

 

 

 

Why We Collect Personal Information

We collect, use, and hold personal information in order to:

• Deliver outsourced HR advisory and compliance services.

• Assist with employee management (payroll, leave, contracts, performance, policies).

• Support workplace health and safety obligations.

• Provide HR documentation, advice, and dispute resolution services.

• Ensure compliance with employment law, Fair Work obligations, and other regulatory requirements.

• Manage our own business operations (billing, communications, legal obligations).

 

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to:

• Client employers and their authorised representatives.

• Payroll providers, superannuation funds, and other HR/payroll technology providers.

• Government agencies (e.g., ATO, Fair Work Ombudsman, regulators) when required by law.

• External advisors (lawyers, accountants, auditors) where necessary.

 

We will only disclose sensitive or employee information with appropriate authorisation or where legally required.

 

Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to safeguard personal information, including:

• Secure digital systems with access controls and encryption.

• Confidentiality agreements with staff and contractors.

• Regular reviews of HR and payroll data handling practices.

• Secure destruction or de-identification of data once no longer required.

 

Overseas Data Handling

Some HR and payroll platforms may store information in overseas locations. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure that providers comply with Australian privacy standards.

 

Access and Correction

Individuals may request access to the personal information we hold about them and request corrections if inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. Requests can be made to us directly using the contact details below.

 

Complaints

If you believe we have breached your privacy, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe. If you are not satisfied, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

 

Contact Us

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For privacy enquiries, access or correction requests, or to lodge a complaint:

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Niche HR Pty Ltd

Email: hello@nichehr.com.au

Phone: 07 2142 1760

Address: 77 Oxford Street, Bulimba, 4171, Queensland  

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