HR Director, Cumbria, c£100,000 plus car allowance, bonus and LTIPS. Our client is like no other A pioneering business made up from some of the best minds in their field. Globally-minded but rooted in local communities, Inventive and open to change, but proud of where they have come from. They are forging new sustainable materials and possibilities, but still place human values, knowledge and craft at the heart of what they do. They are now seeking a forward thinking HR Director to support with their continued success. Reporting directly into the CEO, the HR Director will provide strategically minded and delivery-focused expertise to enable a safe, inclusive, and highly engaged workplace to achieve their strategic objectives of growth and sustainability. You will translate business strategy and Group vision into an aligned and integrated People Plan, providing subject matter expertise in key areas around performance management, organisational design, compensation, rewards and recognition, employee relations, talent and learning and development. As a dynamic and influential leader, you will guide and develop the people function, ensuring it is fit for purpose, providing an excellent, proactive, efficient service to stakeholders across all aspects of the Human Resources. You'll act as a trusted partner, strategic advisor and confidante for the CEO and Executive Team, able to think holistically to solve evolving stakeholder requirements while leading the development and shaping of the Group People Agenda and strategic initiatives. You have the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of an organisation to foster two-way communications and have a proven track record of success within global, fast paced, and commercially focused businesses. You are collaborative and collegiate, not afraid to assert your opinion in a way that takes people with you and have the ability to influence at a senior/group executive level and with senior leaders. Additionally, you are a financially savvy business leader, with experience of working in an international business where you have built relationships with senior leaders across other sites and business areas in order to drive greater collaboration and efficiencies. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the business success of a wonderful organisation in a beautiful part of the UK For more information, please apply with your CV to Michael Oliver at Oliver Brookes.