The people behind Barefoot HR — grounded, experienced, and committed to helping businesses navigate complexity with clarity.
You learn a lot when you’re barefoot. The first thing is every step you take is different.
With a career spanning recruitment, human resources, consulting, and entrepreneurship, Rachael is the driving force behind Barefoot HR’s innovative and people-first approach. Known for her ability to foster genuine connections, Rachael specialises in helping businesses thrive by finding remote professionals who align with their goals and values.
When she’s not disrupting traditional hiring models, you can find her sharing her journey on Instagram, where she mixes personal insights with professional inspiration. Rachael is straight-forward, passionate about working for others, and truly loves to bring people together from across the world to create incredible employer/employee relationships.
Jordan is the analytical powerhouse of the team, with a background in executive search, strategic planning, and human resources. With a sharp eye for talent and a knack for problem-solving, Jordan ensures every placement is a perfect fit for both businesses and candidates. His detail-oriented approach complements Rachael’s visionary style, making Barefoot HR a dynamic force in the recruitment space.
Jordan travels each season, moving between countries. He believes in free-working, which means he works across a variety of time-zones and is available 24/7 for candidates care and client support.The excitement of knowing he has found the perfect candidate fit for the right role is what keeps his passion alive and his interviewing abilities are at such a high standard, based on both is compliant knowledge and general love of learning people’s stories.
At Barefoot HR, our values keep us grounded. We show up with authenticity and humanity, building real partnerships based on trust. We bring clarity to complex challenges and stay open to serendipity.
We stay true to who we are and what we stand for — honest, transparent and real.
We don’t just advise, we walk alongside you. Collaboration and trust are at the heart of everything we do.
We simplify the complex, cutting through the noise so you can move forward with confidence.
We embrace possibility. Sometimes the best solutions appear when we stay open, curious and grounded.
The Barefoot Approach
Strategic, grounded HR support shaped by real business needs — practical where it matters, thoughtful where it counts.
Practical knowledge tailored to Australian workplaces, with a broad view of people, culture, and business challenges.
Projects, retainers, or ad hoc HR support — shaped around what your business actually needs, not a rigid package.
Clear advice, no jargon, and solutions designed to work in the real world — not just on paper.
Policies and support that work because they keep people at the centre while still serving the business well.