Human Resources Manager
3 days ago
Livingston
HR Manager – Life Sciences Manufacturing (IVD / MedTech) 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 point-of-care diagnostics and IVD 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 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 Interested? If you’re looking for a 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.