Business Details
10 Years
experience
Trusted HR Consultants for Perth Businesses
People Start deliver tailored HR solutions grounded in real-world experience. Our team of seasoned professionals partners with organisations across Australia to address compliance challenges, refine people management strategies, and provide strategic recruitment services. With expertise spanning industries like mining, finance, technology, and not-for-profits, we offer both outsourced HR departments and on-demand advisory support.Our values-driven approach prioritises integrity, innovation, and measurable results, ensuring businesses receive practical solutions aligned with their unique culture and goals. Founded by industry veterans with decades of combined experience, we focus on building long-term relationships that evolve alongside our clients' needs.
Services
HR Audits
Recruitment Services
Executive Placements
Workplace Training
Psychometric Testing
Mobilisation Support
Compliance Management
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Onboarding & Training
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer industry-specific HR solutions developed through 10+ years of sector-specific experience
- Our consultants act as an extension of your team with deep local market knowledge
- Proven methodology combining compliance audits with strategic workforce planning
- Specialised recruitment services with rigorous candidate vetting processes
- Flexible engagement models from ad-hoc advice to full HR department outsourcing
What people say
Professional and reliable
Perfect candidate match
Instrumental in compliance
Exceptional results
Genuine care demonstrated
Services
HR Audits
Our comprehensive HR audits identify compliance gaps and strategic opportunities through legislative reviews, policy assessments, and process evaluations. Specialised audits cover Fair Work compliance, award classifications, and workplace safety requirements while providing actionable improvement roadmaps tailored to Australian businesses.
Recruitment Services
End-to-end recruitment solutions combine rigorous candidate screening with industry-specific expertise to deliver culturally aligned professionals. Our process includes skills testing, behavioural profiling, and reference verification to ensure optimal role fit across technical and leadership positions in regulated industries.
Executive Placements
Specialised executive search services identify senior leaders through extensive networks and competency-based assessments. We focus on cultural alignment, strategic vision, and leadership capabilities while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the placement process for C-suite and board-level roles.
Workplace Training
Customised training programs address specific organisational needs through workshops on workplace conduct, leadership development, and compliance requirements. Our accredited facilitators deliver both onsite and virtual sessions with measurable outcomes focused on improving team performance and regulatory adherence.
Mobilisation Support
Comprehensive mobilisation services manage remote workforce logistics including compliance documentation, travel coordination, and site induction processes. Specialised FIFO workforce management ensures regulatory compliance and operational readiness for mining and construction projects across Western Australia.
People
Dayna Edwards
Founder & Director
HR industry veteran with 10+ years' experience in recruitment and industrial relations. Former resource sector consultant who established PeopleStart in 2016 to deliver tailored HR solutions across Australian industries including mining and technology.
Rob Gallacher
Founder & Director
Strategic HR leader with cross-sector expertise in oil & gas, healthcare, and government. Specialises in executive recruitment and organisational development while maintaining hands-on involvement in client service delivery and business growth initiatives.
Questions
What HR services do you offer for growing businesses?
We provide compliance audits, recruitment solutions, executive placements, workplace training, and outsourced HR departments tailored to your business size and industry requirements.
How do your recruitment services differ from general agencies?
Our sector-specific expertise and rigorous candidate assessment processes ensure better cultural and competency alignment, with ongoing support from initial screening to successful onboarding.
Can you help with FIFO workforce management?
Yes, our mobilisation support services specialise in managing compliance, travel logistics, and site readiness for remote and project-based workforces in Western Australia.
What industries do you specialise in?
We have deep expertise in mining, finance, technology, and not-for-profit sectors, with tailored HR solutions developed through extensive experience in regulated environments.
How do you ensure HR compliance in Australia?
Our compliance audits cover Fair Work regulations, award classifications, and workplace safety requirements while providing ongoing advisory services to maintain legislative adherence across changing regulations.
