At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR strategy and drive transformation in a high-impact role.
- Company: Join Oxford Instruments, a global leader in advanced technologies.
- Benefits: Influential leadership role with strong support and collaboration.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow and develop in a collaborative global culture.
- Why this job: Shape strategy and culture while making a real-world impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR leadership within manufacturing or engineering environments.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
At Oxford Instruments, we don't just support innovation - we enable the breakthroughs that define it. We're 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 you'll help shape strategy, drive transformation, and influence the future of a globally recognised organisation.
Why this role?
- This isn't a traditional HR leadership role.
- 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 you'll be doing
- You'll take ownership of the full people agenda for the Belfast site - but, more importantly, you'll 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 we're looking for
- We're looking for a confident, credible HR leader who is as comfortable in the boardroom as they are on the ground.
- 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, you'll 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 you'll 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 you're looking for a role where you can lead, influence, and transform at scale, this is your opportunity.
Head of HR in Belfast employer: Andor Technology
At Oxford Instruments, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to drive innovation and transformation. As the Head of HR in Belfast, you'll not only lead a high-performing team but also play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of our Andor business, all while enjoying strong support from experienced leadership and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth within a globally recognised organisation.
