Fortuna People Solutions
HR, Recruitment and Investigations Developed with Business Needs in Mind
Fortuna People Solutions is a dedicated division of Fortuna Advisory Group, created to support business owners with practical, commercial and people-focused solutions.
We offer HR support, recruitment services and independent investigations to businesses of all sizes across Australia. Whether you’re managing a growing team, navigating a staff issue, need an external investigator or hiring for a key role, we’re here to make it easier.
Backed by years of experience working with Australian businesses, Fortuna understands what it takes to build strong teams and manage people effectively. We know that running a business is demanding, and when people problems come up, you need clear advice and reliable support.
With Fortuna People Solutions, you get the right help when you need it from a team who knows business and knows people.
We support businesses with practical, people-focused services including:
Human Resources Support
HR Advisory
Ongoing guidance on employment documentation, policies and regulatory compliance.
Industrial Relations
Expert assistance with EBA negotiations, union management and dispute resolution.
Employee Relations
Ensuring compliance with employment law, managing workplace investigations and optimising performance management.
Grievances and Misconduct Management
Support with addressing grievances, complaints and misconduct concerns.
Organisational Change
Expertise in restructuring, managing change initiatives and conducting annual performance reviews.
Salary Benchmarking
Providing accurate salary data to keep your compensation packages competitive.
Workplace Culture Workshops
Strengthening your company culture through tailored training and development.
Mediation Services
Facilitating conflict resolution and fostering positive workplace relationships.
Recruitment
Executive Search
Specialised in hiring senior leaders for roles valued at $300k and above.
Permanent Recruitment
Finding and securing top talent for your long-term staffing needs.
Investigations (Licenced Investigators)
Workplace Investigations
Comprehensive investigations into workplace incidents and concerns.
Factual and Desktop Investigations
Thorough evidence-based analysis to ensure clarity and fairness.
Integrity Investigations
Investigating issues related to employee conduct and ethical breaches.
Fraud Investigations
Uncovering and addressing fraudulent activities within your organisation.
Personal Investigations
Private investigations tailored to specific needs.
Our Services
Affordable HR Support
Hiring a full-time HR professional involves significant costs including salary, benefits and training. Opting for our HR retainer services offers a cost-effective alternative. For a fixed monthly fee, you gain access to experienced HR support without the overhead of a full-time hire. This model provides predictable budgeting and ensures you have expert guidance when needed without the long-term financial commitment.
Investigations That Are Fair and Thorough
When workplace issues come up it’s crucial to have a team you can trust to handle them fairly and professionally. Choosing the right investigators means you get clear unbiased answers that protect your business and your people.
Investigations are a formal process where an experienced independent team looks into complaints such as misconduct, bullying, harassment or other concerns. The goal is to gather facts carefully and confidentially so you can understand what happened and take the right steps.
Our team brings the knowledge and skills needed to manage sensitive situations with care and professionalism. Their expertise ensures investigations are thorough, legally sound and free from bias.
We also conduct team or cultural reviews to help uncover any wider issues affecting your workplace environment.
Recruitment That Works for Your Business
Hiring the right people is one of the most important decisions you’ll make but it can also be one of the hardest. We help you get it right.
We take the time to understand what you’re really looking for and manage the process from start to finish. That includes writing job ads, shortlisting candidates, interviewing and even helping you onboard the right person when the time comes.
With our database and experience recruiting across sectors such as professional services, construction, health, mining, government and more, we know how to attract quality candidates and help you make confident hiring decisions.
Why Work with Us
We’re not here to overcomplicate things. We’re here to make running your business easier.
Fortuna People Solutions is part of the wider Fortuna Advisory Group, which includes insurance and legal divisions. This means we understand the bigger picture and the challenges businesses face every day.
We’ve worked with businesses across a wide range of industries, which means our HR advice is not only practical and commercially focused but also shaped by real experience and an understanding of what actually works in day-to-day business.
Meet The Team
Chris Straughan
Managing Director – People Solutions
Chris Straughan is a seasoned Human Resources and Investigations professional with over 18 years of experience leading high-performing teams across Australia’s largest employers in diverse industries. Having managed large Asia-Pacific teams specialising in HR, Investigations and Recruitment, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every aspect of workplace management.
Chris’s key strength lies in delivering clear, results-driven and commercially focused solutions. He excels in identifying and securing the right talent to propel your business forward while taking a proactive approach to provide comprehensive, well-informed strategies. His work ensures clarity, supports compliance and fosters safer, stronger workplace environments.
Together with his experienced team, Chris offers expert support across all areas of Human Resources. Whether resolving complex interpersonal conflicts, developing tailored leadership programmes or crafting practical HR strategies, Chris and his team are dedicated to helping your business manage and support its most valuable asset - its people.
Charlotte Pin
Recruitment Manager
Charlotte is our Recruitment Manager, leading the recruitment function across a diverse range of industries including professional services, government, trades and labour, engineering, manufacturing, and the mining, energy and renewables sectors.
Charlotte’s key strength lies in her ability to connect people with opportunities that genuinely align with their purpose. She takes a people-first approach to every placement, investing the time to truly understand what clients need from their teams and what candidates are seeking in their careers - ensuring the right fit for both.
Proactive and commercially minded, Charlotte delivers recruitment solutions that create real impact. Whether supporting a single hire or partnering with a business on long-term workforce strategy, she brings the insight and expertise to help organisations attract, secure and retain the talent they need to grow.