HR Business Partner

Alexander Dennis Limited; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation solutions provider in Skelmersdale is seeking an HR Business Partner to shape and deliver people strategy across the organization. The ideal candidate will provide HR guidance, support development initiatives, and advise on employee relations, fostering a collaborative culture. This position offers competitive salary along with benefits such as well-being support and enhanced maternity/paternity leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity benefits

Enhanced paternity benefits

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience at Advisor or Business Partner level.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and employment law.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance to business leaders.
• Support team engagement and talent development.
• Advise on employee relations and drive cultural change.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Knowledge of HR and employment law

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Organizational skills

Positive energy

Influencing skills

Education

Degree in HR or Business

CIPD qualification (or willingness to pursue)

Job description

Overview

As an HR Business Partner, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering our people strategy across Alexander Dennis. You'll work closely with leaders across Sales, Finance, Legal, Engineering, Procurement, Commercial, Quality, Marketing in our UK and overseas territories to provide expert HR advice and guidance. From supporting team member engagement and talent development to advising on employee relations and driving cultural change, you'll be a trusted partner helping our teams and business thrive.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to leaders across the business.
• Support team member engagement and talent development.
• Advise on employee relations and drive cultural change.
• Collaborate with leaders across functions in the UK and overseas territories.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years' generalist HR experience at Advisor or Business Partner level.
• Strong knowledge of HR, employment law, and employee relations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised, commercially aware, and confident working with leaders, staff representatives and employee forums.
• Collaborative mindset, positive energy, and ability to influence at all levels.

Desirable

• Degree in HR or Business, CIPD qualification (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience with integrated HR and payroll systems or community and employee engagement initiatives.

Impact

Be part of something that's changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.

Development & Growth

Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.

Culture & Belonging

An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

Our Values - What Guides Us

• Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority.
• Quality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do.
• Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.
• Teamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.
• Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.