Strategic HR Manager - Manufacturing & Growth

Cosworth Ltd; Cottenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosworth Ltd in the UK seeks an HR Manager to lead and deliver the HR strategy for Cosworth Electronics, providing strategic and operational support across the full employee lifecycle within a manufacturing context. As a member of the senior management team, you will develop and implement HR strategy, advise on complex people issues, lead ER activities, and foster organisational development.

This role requires MCIPD and strong generalist HR experience in manufacturing, with a commercial,

Qualifications

• MCIPD qualification is essential.
• Strong generalist HR management experience in manufacturing/engineering/technical environments.
• 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 problem-solving approach.
• Sound management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the HR strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Provide expert HR advice, guidance and coaching to senior managers on people 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 programmes.
• Lead and develop the HR team to deliver a professional and customer-focused service.
• Support organisational change and cultural development programmes that enhance performance and KPIs.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making by aligning people initiatives with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with UK Right to Work, visa sponsorship and contractor compliance, including IR35 considerations.
• Consider health, safety, environment and energy impacts of activities.
• Support UK GDPR and Data Protection Act compliance by following policy.

Skills

HR strategy

Senior manager coaching

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Communication

Commercial focus

Education

MCIPD

Job description

Cosworth Ltd in the UK seeks an HR Manager to lead and deliver the HR strategy for Cosworth Electronics, providing strategic and operational support across the full employee lifecycle within a manufacturing context. As a member of the senior management team, you will develop and implement HR strategy, advise on complex people issues, lead ER activities, and foster organisational development.

This role requires MCIPD and strong generalist HR experience in manufacturing, with a commercial,