HR shouldn’t be a box-ticking exercise or a roadblock for your business. At The HR Factor, we take a people-first approach, cut through the complexity and deliver savvy HR solutions that actually moves the needle and drives results.
We’re not about generic advice or off-the-shelf solutions. We take the time to understand what makes your business unique and build HR strategies that align with your goals, culture, and challenges. Whether it’s compliance, leadership development, or tackling tough people issues, we help you navigate it all with confidence and clarity.
Empowering Teams, Elevating Businesses: Discover The HR Factor Difference
What makes us different?
We don’t believe in rigid processes that slow you down. We’re agile, proactive, and deeply invested in your success. We partner with you to create workplaces where people feel valued, engaged, and empowered to perform at their best.
Strong Teams, Strong Biz
At the end of the day, strong businesses are built on strong teams. With The HR Factor in your corner, you get the right mix of strategy, support, and straight-talking HR advice, so you can focus on growing your business and unlocking the full. potential of your people.
Meet the Leadership Behind The HR Factor
After 20+ years in the HR game, working with businesses of all sizes across multiple industries, I saw the same problems over and over again - with businesses struggling with compliance, hiring, and people management because they didn’t have access to real, hands-on HR support. Instead, they were stuck with cookie-cutter advice, outdated policies and agreements, and reactive plans that continued to inhibit long term business growth.
The HR Factor was born out of a desire to change how small and medium-sized businesses in New Zealand experience HR and to provide commercially driven support that delivers everything they need and nothing they don’t.
Outside of HR, I specialise in overcommitting to social plans, binge-watching crime documentaries like I’m training for the FBI, and planning holidays I may or may not actually book.
Kim Rippin - Founder/Managing Director
After working with Kim for over 10 years in a number of different roles and organisations, it was a no-brainer to re-join forces in a company that truly embodies the best HR approach whilst continuing our partnership (and friendship) as we continue the next chapter. Whilst I have a degree from the University of Auckland and a Graduate Diploma from Auckland University of Technology, I’ve honed my HR experience in employment relations, change management, leadership, and performance development during my career in various organisations and industries. I have a passion for partnering with organisations to drive strategic people initiatives and enhance workplace culture which aligns perfectly with The HR Factor’s commitment to fostering high-performing teams and sustainable success.
I like to think I bring a down-to-earth, fun and passionate approach to our clients, and am told they absolutely love working with me - they sure keep me very busy! In my spare time when I’m not trying to keep up with my young son, alongside my husband, I am a beekeeper, have a small flock of rescue chickens and attempt to maintain a vegetable garden at our semi-rual home in Auckland’s North West.
Annika Doggett -
People Partner Lead
The HR Factor: Our Values Pack a Punch
We don’t do boring HR, we make it smart, sharp and a little bit badass. With The HR Factor, you’re not just ticking HR boxes, you’re building a business where people thrive, culture drives success, and leadership means more than just a title.
Our values are what set us apart, bold, real, and unapologetically different.
Kim Rippin
After 20+ years in the HR game, working with businesses of all sizes across multiple industries, I saw the same problems over and over again - with businesses struggling with compliance, hiring, and people management because they didn’t have access to real, hands-on HR support. Instead, they were stuck with cookie-cutter or often poor advice, outdated policies and agreements, and reactive solutions that did nothing to actually help their business grow.
The HR Factor was born out of a desire to change how small and medium-sized businesses in New Zealand experience HR. I wanted to provide real, actionable support that drives growth and success, and really tailoring their needs with everything they need and nothing they don’t to ensure cost effective solutions. With a lot of HR services often being impersonal and reactive, I knew there was a better way to support businesses, rather than just putting out fires.
Outside of HR, I specialise in overcommitting to social plans, binge-watching crime documentaries like I’m training for the FBI, and planning holidays I may or may not actually book.
Founder/Managing Director
Annika Doggett
After working with Kim for over 10 years in a number of different roles and organisations, it was a no-brainer to re-join forces in a company that truly embodies the best HR approach whilst continuing our partnership (and friendship) as we continue the next chapter. Whilst I have a degree from the University of Auckland and a Graduate Diploma from Auckland University of Technology, I’ve honed my HR experience in employment relations, change management, leadership, and performance development during my career in various organisations and industries. I have a passion for partnering with organisations to drive strategic people initiatives and enhance workplace culture which aligns perfectly with The HR Factor’s commitment to fostering high-performing teams and sustainable success.
I like to think I bring a down-to-earth, fun and passionate approach to our clients, and am told they absolutely love working with me - they sure keep me very busy! In my spare time when I’m not trying to keep up with my young son, alongside my husband, I am a beekeeper, have a small flock of rescue chickens and attempt to maintain a vegetable garden at our semi-rual home in Auckland’s North West.
People Partner Lead
We Get Sh*t Done
No one-size-fits-all rules, no roadblocks, just smart, practical HR solutions that drive real impact. If something needs fixing, we roll up our sleeves and make it happen.
