We are partnering with a leading privately owned, fast-growing company that values its people as the key to its success. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join the team as Director of People, Culture & Safety, reporting directly to the CEO.About the Company:Our client has built a strong culture based on authentic relationships, collaboration, and a commitment to innovation. As the company continues to expand, they are seeking a leader who can champion their values and drive high-performance outcomes in people, culture, and safety.The Role: This role is instrumental in shaping the company's people strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will lead the HR, Safety, Training, and Compliance functions, while driving cultural initiatives and leading performance management and safety frameworks.Key Responsibilities:- Act as a cultural ambassador, fostering strong relationships across the business.- Lead innovative HR and safety initiatives aligned with both long-term and short-term business goals.- Design and implement performance management frameworks, coaching senior leaders and teams to meet strategic objectives.- Develop internal talent pipelines and lead employee development programs, including technical and non-technical training.- Drive diversity and inclusion efforts and ensure HR policies reflect continuous improvement.- Conduct regular site visits to engage with staff and promote a positive culture.Candidate Profile: Our client is looking for a dynamic, relationship-driven leader with experience in medium-sized organisations, ideally supporting a workforce of 500 FTE. The ideal candidate will have a strong emphasis on modern people practices, a naturally engaging demeanor, and a genuine curiosity to understand the business thoroughly before initiating change. Key Attributes:- 5+ years of experience in a Senior HR position (Head of or Director level)- Strong leadership in people management, safety, and compliance.- Adventurous, fun-loving, and career-driven personality.- A collaborative approach with the ability to coach and challenge senior leaders.First 6 Months:- Implement a performance management framework aligned with organisational goals.- Develop and embed organisational development and training strategies.- Engage a new safety manager and refine the safety strategy.- Establish and implement new employee benefit policies.This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing business. If you are an experienced HR professional ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.