HR Manager

Paddock; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosworth Group Holdings Limited in Cambridge seeks an HR Manager to lead the HR strategy across the full employee lifecycle, providing strategic and operational support to senior management. You will drive recruitment, development, engagement and change initiatives to support business growth.

The role requires MCIPD qualification, strong UK employment law knowledge, and a proven ability to coach leaders and manage stakeholder relationships in a manufacturing/engineering setting.

Qualifications

• MCIPD qualification and broad HR generalist experience in manufacturing/engineering.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience coaching senior managers and supporting organisational change.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the HR strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Provide expert HR advice and coaching to senior managers.
• Lead employee relations and ensure legal compliance.
• Drive recruitment, talent acquisition and retention.
• Oversee learning and development, succession planning.
• Lead HR team and support organisational change initiatives.
• Ensure Right to Work, visa sponsorship and contractor compliance.

Skills

HR management

UK employment law

Coaching seniors

Stakeholder management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Change management

Education

MCIPD qualification

Job description

Cosworth Group Holdings Limitedcosworth.comFinance, HR & admin · Cambridge, United Kingdom# HR ManagerFull time## Job DescriptionTo 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 RoleDevelop 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## EssentialMCIPD 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.## DesirableExperience within electronics, engineering or manufacturing.Exposure to visa sponsorship and Right to Work processes.Knowledge of contractor compliance and IR35 assessments.## Personal AttributesCommercially aware and results driven.Credible and influential communicator.Proactive and solutions focused.Professional, resilient and adaptable.Strong relationship builder with a collaborative approach.Interested in this role?You apply on Cosworth Group Holdings Limited's own site.Apply for this roleCosworth Group Holdings Limitedcosworth.comLocation: Cambridge, United KingdomContract: Full timePosted: 19 Oct 2026