Head of HR

At Oxford Instruments we dont just support innovation we enable the breakthroughs that define it.

Were looking for an exceptional Head of HR to lead the people agenda for our Andor business in Belfast. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact senior leadership role where youll help shape strategy drive transformation and influence the future of a globally recognised organisation.

Why this role

This isnt a traditional HR leadership role.

Youll be:

• Sitting on the Senior Leadership Team contributing to real business decisions
• Driving transformation and cultural change in a business with ambitious growth plans
• Working closely with an experienced and supportive HR Director with strong peer collaboration across the Division

This is a role for someone who wants to make a visible lasting impact.

What youll be doing

Youll take ownership of the full people agenda for the Belfast site but more importantly youll shape how the business succeeds through its people.

• Partner with senior leaders to align people strategy with business priorities
• Lead and develop a high-performing HR team
• Play a key role in SLT discussions business planning and decision-making
• Drive organisational design workforce planning and capability building
• Build a high-performance culture empowering leaders to get the best from their teams
• Lead change and transformation initiatives that modernise how we work
• Act as a trusted advisor on complex ER and union matters
• Use data and insight to influence decisions and improve performance
• Champion an engaging inclusive and high-trust employee experience

What were looking for

Were looking for a confident credible HR leader who is as comfortable in the boardroom as they are on the ground.

Youll likely bring:

• Experience leading HR in a manufacturing engineering or industrial environment
• A track record of operating as a true strategic partner to senior leaders
• Strong expertise in organisational design talent and workforce strategy
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations ideally in a unionised setting
• A passion for developing people driving change and delivering results

Most importantly youll have the mindset to:

• Challenge influence and contribute at senior level
• Build long-term trusted relationships
• Drive meaningful transformation not just maintain the status quo

What youll get

• A visible influential leadership role in a global organisation
• The opportunity to shape strategy and culture not just HR processes
• Strong support and collaboration from an experienced HR leadership team
• The chance to work in a business that combines scientific innovation with real-world impact
• A platform to grow develop and make your mark

About us

Oxford Instruments is a global leader in advanced technologies that enable scientists and engineers to deliver breakthroughs across healthcare climate science materials and beyond.

Our Imaging & Analysis Division including Andor is at the forefront of innovation combining world-class expertise cutting-edge products and a collaborative global culture.

Ready to make an impact

If youre looking for a role where you can lead influence and transform at scale this is your opportunity.

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