Human Resources Manager

SYOS is a fast-growing robotics and aerospace company, driving the development of cutting-edge uncrewed vehicles (drones) across air, land, and sea for dual-use applications. We are committed to pushing technological boundaries and delivering exceptional products that consistently exceed customer expectations.

We are seeking a dynamic and up and coming Human Resources Manager to build and lead the HR function across our maritime UK Production facility and UK/EU located roles. In this role, you will also co-design, develop, and execute the local HR strategy in alignment with SYOS' business objectives and global HR framework. You will be a crucial partner to the relevant Leadership Team, responsible for ensuring an engaged, high-performing workforce that supports the efficient and compliant operation of our production facilities. You will be strategic and hands-on, and both a seasoned generalist and a proactive builder who thrives in a dynamic high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, lead, and execute the comprehensive local HR strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and global HR initiatives.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Leadership Team on people-related matters, organisational design, and workforce planning.
• Establish the essential structures that ensure compliance, fairness, and scalability as the business grows, including policies, procedures, essential documentation and lead UK/EU HRIS implementation.
• Oversee and direct complex employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation.
• Lead resourcing to meet the technical and volume needs of the production environment.
• Refine recruitment, onboarding, and retention programs.
• Drive a high-performance, safety-focused culture.
• Own the full performance management cycle and implement engagement strategies.
• Lead the design and roll out of compensation reviews, talent review and succession planning processes.
• Design targeted training and development programs to build organisational capability and address skill gaps.
• Define, monitor, and analyse key HR metrics to provide actionable insights to senior management.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3-5 years as an HR Manager or equivalent.
• Proven HR leadership within a fast-paced manufacturing, production, or engineering environment involving high-volume recruitment (demonstrable knowledge or experience of EU employment law and country-specific HR practices is an advantage).
• Expert-level knowledge of UK employment law and best practice, especially in a production setting.
• Strong strategic business acumen and the ability to translate needs into effective HR solutions.
• Exceptional influencing, negotiation, and senior-level communication skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and data analytics.
• CIPD Level 7 is highly desirable.

This position is based in our Fareham, UK facility and doesn't support hybrid or remote work at this stage.

If you're a strategic yet hands-on HR Manager ready to grow our People function in a high-growth UK/EU environment, apply now!

Work Eligibility:

To be eligible for this role, you must be able to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes confirming your identity, legal right to work in the UK, recent employment history, and criminal record (unspent convictions only).

Unfortunately, we’re unable to consider applicants who cannot meet these requirements and are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.