HR Manager

Alexander Dennis; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation solutions company seeks an HR Manager in Skelmersdale to lead the talent management strategy and support employee engagement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR leadership, with strong regulatory knowledge and a collaborative approach. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including training programmes and a support environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Proven success at Senior HRBP or HR Manager level in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and change management.
• Confidence to influence, coach, and partner with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team supporting the full team member life cycle across functions.
• Shape and deliver the people strategy focusing on engagement and growth.
• Build strong relationships with leaders to drive business improvement.

Skills

Experience with trade unions or employee forums

Delivered complex organisational change programmes

Involved in continuous improvement projects

Experience in contract harmonisation

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Description

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Skelmersdale

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

As HR Manager for Central Functions and AD24 you’ll lead a team that will support the full team member life cycle for colleagues across our Central Functions and Aftermarket teams, ensuring we attract, develop and retain the best talent. You’ll work closely with the HR Director to shape and deliver our people strategy with a focus on organisational design, talent management, global mobility, compliance, team member engagement and cultural development. This is a role where you’ll have real scope to make an impact building strong relationships with leaders, driving business improvement and ensuring our people practices support both immediate operational needs and long‑term growth.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced HR leader with proven success at Senior HRBP or HR Manager level, ideally in a fast‑paced manufacturing, engineering or industrial setting. You’ll bring strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations and change management along with the confidence to influence, coach and partner with senior leaders. With a CIPD qualification and a track record of leading people‑focused projects you’ll combine commercial awareness with a collaborative and values‑led approach inspiring both your own team and the wider business.

• Experience extensively with trade unions or employee forums
• Delivered complex organisational change programmes
• Been involved in continuous improvement projects
• Experience in contract harmonisation, global mobility processes or using data to improve HR practices

What We Offer

Impact

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

Development & Growth

Training programmes and mentorship opportunities to take on new roles and 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.

How to Apply

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

Please complete our online application form and attach your CV.

We care deeply about being inclusive and 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.

Required Experience: Manager

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Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1