Ian Lilley FCPHR, Founder and Principal Consultant
You didn’t start a business to become an accidental HR manager.
Practical HR and compliance support for growing Australian businesses, so you can focus on growth, not people problems.
About Ian
Ian Lilley FCPHR
Ian Lilley is a former HR Director and a Fellow of the Australian HR Institute (FCPHR), with 25 years in HR and 15+ years in senior roles. Most of that time has been in multi-site industrial, manufacturing and supply chain businesses, where awards, shifts and frontline teams make people issues harder.
Experience
- Founder and Principal Consultant, MTS Talent
- General Manager Human Resources, Hasfarm Australia (formerly Lynch Group)
- Group Human Resources, Baiada Poultry
- HR Director ANZ, Martin Brower ANZ
- National Manager, Human Resources and Employee Relations, DHL Supply Chain
- Non-Executive Director, Riverwood Community Centre
- Committee Member, NSW Business Chamber
- Councillor, Australian Business Industrial
Ian has led restructures, investigations, award audits and hard conversations. He founded MTS Talent to give growing businesses the same level of senior advice, without the cost of a full-time HR Director. Every engagement is delivered or reviewed by Ian — no juniors, no call centre and no hand-offs.
Why businesses work with us
Senior advice that fits how you actually operate
The same practical approach whether you need a new hire, HR support or help with a live people issue.
Practical, tailored solutions
Frameworks built for real growing businesses, not generic corporate theory.
Straightforward advice
Practical recommendations you can actually implement.
Compliance and psychosocial risk focus
Clear attention to both legal compliance and managing psychosocial hazards.
Support when it matters
Help when issues arise, not just documents left on a shelf.
How we help
People support across recruitment, HR and ER
Permanent recruitment only — no temp, contract or labour-hire. Plus retained, bank of hours or ad hoc HR, employee relations, awards and Training and Development.
Manage compliance and psychosocial risk
Stay compliant and proactively manage psychological workplace risk.
Streamline HR operations
Effective processes and templates that save time and reduce risk.
Employee relations support
Guidance on performance, conduct, grievances and difficult conversations.
Strategic workforce planning
Build the right team structure and capability for sustainable business growth.
Actionable advice
Clear, practical advice you can act on today, not just more paperwork.
Permanent recruitment
Blue-collar and award-heavy permanent hires, plus volume hiring scoped as a project.
How it works
Three steps from first call to clear next actions
Get in touch
We start with a free discovery call to understand your business and people challenges.
We support you
We provide practical solutions tailored to your needs and compliance requirements.
You move forward
You stay focused on growth, confident that your people risks are managed.
Free discovery call
Talk it through on a free 15-minute call
No obligation, just a straight conversation. Ian can help you work through questions like these.
Ready to take the people pressure off your plate?
Let's have a conversation about what's right for your business. The discovery call is free, with no obligation.
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