Human Resources Manager

HR Manager – Life Sciences Manufacturing

Build the people strategy behind a scaling MedTech success story.

We are supporting a high-growth, Scotland-based life sciences manufacturing business as they appoint an HR Manager to join their senior leadership team.

This is not a maintenance HR role. It’s a build, shape and influence opportunity within a technically complex, purpose-driven organisation operating at the forefront of medical device development and manufacturing.

You’ll work directly with the CEO and leadership team to create an environment that attracts, retains and develops high-performing talent—while ensuring the structure, rigour and compliance expected in a regulated setting.

Why this role stands out

• Leadership seat at the table – direct reporting line to CEO
• True ownership of people strategy across a scaling organisation
• Blend of strategic and hands-on delivery
• Opportunity to shape culture, performance, and organisational design
• Exposure to cutting-edge MedTech / diagnostics projects with global clients

The role

You will take full ownership of the HR function, driving both operational excellence and longer-term people strategy.

Key areas include:

• Leading all recruitment activity and managing external partners
• Owning onboarding and induction, ensuring a high-quality employee experience
• Managing and evolving employee benefits and reward frameworks
• Driving performance management, including annual review cycles
• Leading employee engagement and retention strategy, using data to inform decisions
• Designing and implementing training, leadership development, and coaching programmes
• Ensuring full compliance with UK employment law and HR best practice
• Acting as a trusted advisor to leadership on complex people matters

What we’re looking for

You’re an experienced HR leader who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

You will likely bring:

• Strong experience in an HR leadership or standalone HR Manager role
• Deep understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Proven ability to build and improve HR processes and frameworks
• Experience managing performance, engagement, and development programmes
• Confidence handling complex employee relations situations
• A hands-on, pragmatic approach with the ability to influence at senior level

Experience in regulated environments (e.g. MedTech, diagnostics, manufacturing) is highly advantageous.

The environment

This is a scaling organisation with strong technical foundations and a clear purpose—supporting the development and manufacture of technologies that improve healthcare outcomes.

The culture is:

• Collaborative and open
• Fast-moving and evolving
• Focused on continuous improvement and innovation

You’ll need to be adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a business where priorities shift as growth accelerates.

Interested?

If you’re looking for a stand alone role where you can shape culture, influence leadership, and build a high-performing organisation from the inside, we’d welcome a conversation.

Apply directly or contact us for a confidential discussion.