At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR strategy and drive transformation for a global tech company.
- Company: Oxford Instruments, a leader in advanced technologies with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Influential leadership role, strong support, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on scientific innovation and real-world impact.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on culture and strategy in a high-impact role.
- Qualifications: Proven HR leadership experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Belfast, GB
Job Function: Business
Business Unit: Andor Technology
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. You'll 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 you'll be doing
- Take ownership of the full people agenda for the Belfast site - but, more importantly, 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. You'll 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, 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.
Head of HR TLNT1_NI in Belfast employer: Andor Technology
At Oxford Instruments, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters innovation and growth. As the Head of HR for our Andor business in Belfast, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and employee development, offering you the chance to make a significant impact in a globally recognised organisation. With strong support from experienced leadership and a commitment to driving transformation, this role provides a unique opportunity to shape not just HR processes, but the very culture and strategy of our business.
