Human Resources Manager

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
  • 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 standalone 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.