HR Manager

To lead and deliver the HR strategy for Cosworth Electronics, ensuring a proactive, commercially focused HR service that supports business growth, organisational change and employee engagement. As a member of the senior management team, the HR Manager will provide strategic and operational HR support across the full employee lifecycle.

The Role:

• Develop and implement the HR strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Provide expert HR advice, guidance and coaching to senior managers on all people-related matters.
• Lead employee relations activities, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Develop recruitment and talent acquisition strategies to attract, engage and retain skilled employees.
• Drive performance management, employee engagement and organisational development initiatives.
• Design and coordinate learning, development, succession planning and career development programmes.
• Lead and develop the HR team to deliver an effective, professional and customer-focused service.
• Lead and support organisational change and cultural development programmes that enhance business performance, drive continuous improvement and deliver agreed business KPIs.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making by aligning people initiatives with business objectives, ensuring the organisation has the capability, talent and culture to achieve its goals.
• Ensure compliance with Right to Work, visa sponsorship and contractor compliance requirements, including IR35 considerations where applicable.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile:

Essential:

• MCIPD qualified.
• Strong generalist HR management experience within a manufacturing, engineering or technical environment.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience coaching senior managers and supporting organisational change.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially focused with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Sound management and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Experience within electronics, engineering or manufacturing.
• Exposure to visa sponsorship and Right to Work processes.
• Knowledge of contractor compliance and IR35 assessments.

Personal Attributes:

• Commercially aware and results driven.
• Credible and influential communicator.
• Proactive and solutions focused.
• Professional, resilient and adaptable.
• Strong relationship builder with a collaborative approach.