We’re HR Consultants, 

the human kind.

Our Story

It started, as these things often do, with a few voice notes, a long-overdue glass of wine, a big vision and a bootstrapped budget.

That’s how HMNKND HR was born.

We’re Kathryn Bonning and Dayna White. Two HR leaders who’ve spent decades inside businesses from a cross section of sectors, and of varying sizes.

We’ve seen the good, the messy, and the moments where things could’ve gone either way. We’ve sat in the exec meetings, navigated the restructures, and built the frameworks from scratch.

And we know how hard it is to do great people work when everything around you is moving fast. Right now, AI is reshaping roles. Degrees aren’t the default currency anymore. Budgets are tight. Expectations are high. And people are tired.

But some things haven’t changed. People still want to do meaningful work, feel respected, and not spend Sunday nights in dread.

That’s why we created HMNKND HR (pronounced “humankind”) - a modern consultancy for leaders who want clarity over complexity, and who care about getting the people part right.

We bring sharp thinking, grounded advice, and practical solutions that actually move things forward. Because when you get the people part right, everything else follows.

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    2016

    Kathryn and Dayna cross paths whilst holding senior roles with a large global retailer.

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    2021

    Both establish their own indepedent HR consultancies and begin to build their client base.

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    2024

    An opportunity arises to collaborate on a client project together. Not surprising, they both enjoyed the benefits!

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    2025

    Recognising it’s better working alongside someone, they formalise their intent and create HMNKND HR.

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Our Vision

To be the trusted partner helping our clients build workplaces people love.

We Value…

  • Because making things complex doesn't make them better.

    We cut through the noise to design HR solutions that are easy to understand, simple to adopt, and genuinely valuable.

  • Because we show up as humans first. We’re candid, consistent, and not afraid to challenge the status quo.

    Our clients trust us because we say what we mean, and we do what we say.

  • We take the work seriously, not ourselves. We bring energy, warmth and a good dose of humour to everything we do.

    Because work should feel good. A little joy goes a long way, especially in the heavy moments.

Let’s Work Together

Whether you need a people plan, fractional support, or a culture edit, HMNKND HR delivers practical solutions through our three core services: People Blueprint, People Projects, and Culture Edit.


Get in touch to explore how we can support you and your team.

FAQs

  • All sorts. We work with businesses across a wide range of sectors, industries, and sizes. From sole traders and growing startups to established mid-sized organisations. Some have internal HR teams, others don’t. What they have in common is a desire to do right by their people and a need for clear, strategic support that actually makes a difference.

  • Most of our work is charged at a fixed project fee. That means you’ll know exactly what’s included, what it costs, and when it’ll be delivered, no surprises. For ongoing or advisory work, we can also offer retainers or day rates. We’ll always agree on the right approach upfront.

  • Start by getting in touch. We’ll set up a quick, no-pressure call to understand what you’re navigating and whether we’re the right fit. If we are, we’ll come back with a clear proposal outlining scope, deliverables, timelines, and pricing, so you know exactly what to expect before we get started.

  • Yes, we work with clients all over Australia. While we're based in Victoria, most of our work is delivered remotely and it works seamlessly. For key workshops or strategy sessions, we’ll do these in person, and happy to travel. Location’s never been a barrier.

  • We don’t do recruitment or leadership development programs. We know there are brilliant specialists out there who live and breathe that work and we’re happy to refer you to them. Our strength lies in strategic HR projects like remuneration, policy, structure, capability, and culture.

  • Yes. Some clients engage us for one-off work. Others keep us on a monthly retainer or use us as a virtual Head of People. We’re flexible and we’ll design an arrangement that works for your business and us.