Job Description:
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.