HR Manager

Alexander Dennis; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Job summary

A leading transport solutions provider in Scarborough is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support the site’s operations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment, strong leadership skills, and a proven record in managing complex employee relations. This role involves developing HR policies, championing best practices, and fostering a supportive team culture. The company offers competitive salary, pension, and various wellbeing perks, aiming to support and inspire its workforce.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a senior HR role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with Trade Unions in a heavily unionized environment.
• Ability to champion HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of HR targets for Scarborough Operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and practices.
• Champion HR best practice and support group HR activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Managing complex ER cases

Excellent communication

Coaching skills

Influencing skills

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Scarborough

Our Vision & Why It Matters

At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on‑road mass transportation and mobility. We design, deliver, and support market‑leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you’re engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.

What You’ll Do

You will support the delivery of required targets for Scarborough Operations by providing HR functional support to the site. You’ll develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and practices that align with operational and financial objectives, while creating an environment and culture that promotes team involvement and continuous improvement. You’ll also champion HR best practice and support AD Group HR activities as required.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced HR professional with 3–5 years in a senior HR role, preferably within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You’ll have strong leadership skills, experience managing complex ER cases, delivering organisational change, and working with Trade Unions in a heavily unionised environment. Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills are essential.

Bonus if you have:

• CIPD qualification
• Experience managing large‑scale change projects and culture transformation initiatives

What We Offer

Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:

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

These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other.

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.

How to Apply

If you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision, we’d love to hear from you.

Please complete our online application form and attach your CV!

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on [phone] or send an email to [e-mail].