Rippling & WorkTrybe to streamline hiring for Aussie firms

Rippling has announced a strategic partnership with HR recruitment agency WorkTrybe to support Australian medium-sized businesses with the hiring and management of contingent workers through an integrated platform.

The collaboration addresses the trend of businesses seeking short-term or contract workers to mitigate skills shortages and manage costs amid ongoing economic pressures. Many companies in Australia are moving away from traditional employment models, exploring more flexible staffing options to respond rapidly to market changes.

Research conducted by Rippling indicates that while nearly two-thirds (64%) of Australian companies plan to hire full-time employees, 28% intend to hire contractors for specific projects, and 27% are considering part-time staff to improve workplace flexibility.

The new partnership leverages WorkTrybe's knowledge of the contract market to guide employers in the strategic integration of contingent workers. Through services that span workforce planning, talent sourcing, and workforce design, WorkTrybe aims to help businesses improve their use of contract and temporary staff.

Rippling's platform manages various aspects of workforce administration—including workforce planning, employee onboarding, payroll, and compliance—to streamline operations for organisations employing a mix of permanent and contingent workers. By combining these services with automation and data-driven guidance, the partnership seeks to reduce administrative overheads and simplify hiring processes for mid-sized firms.

Matt Loop, Vice President and Head of Asia at Rippling, stated: "Knowing when and how to engage contractors and create a blended workforce is not an easy task. That's why we're excited to partner with WorkTrybe to help Australian businesses navigate these complexities. As companies increasingly turn to contingent hiring to stay competitive, they need both the right strategic guidance and the right technology. Together, Rippling and WorkTrybe give businesses the clarity, control, and scalability they need to hire and manage their teams all in one place."

Kylie Saunders, Founder and CEO of WorkTrybe, commented: "Hiring a contractor is just the beginning. To truly unlock the value of contingent talent, businesses need a structured approach and the right tech to support it. Our partnership with Rippling will allow our clients to seamlessly execute the workforce strategies we design for them, combining expert planning with a powerful platform that simplifies onboarding and management across all worker types."

The integration of WorkTrybe's tailored recruitment expertise with Rippling's platform aims to provide mid-sized businesses with a single system to oversee the entire employee lifecycle, regardless of employment type or location. The goal is to support better decision-making regarding when and how to deploy various types of workers, providing greater operational control and visibility.

This partnership is being presented as a response to changes within the Australian workforce, where agility and the ability to quickly access specialist skills are becoming increasingly important for business resilience and competitiveness.

The companies believe that by reducing the need for separate systems or manual administrative processes, medium-sized businesses can more easily adapt to fluctuating workforce needs, whether by hiring permanent staff, contractors, or part-time employees.