HR Manager

Linde plc; Woking; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Generous pension

Holiday allowance

Healthcare trust

Employee assistance programme

Discount shopping portal

Job summary

BOC Limited, a Linde company, is actively seeking a senior HR leader to deliver strategic and operational HR across aligned business areas in the UK. You will partner with business leaders and the Talent team to shape workforce plans, drive inclusion, and advance organisational design through change initiatives.

You will apply analytics to identify root causes, coach leaders, manage complex data, and navigate industrial relations and collective bargaining to support union negotiations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years relevant HR experience including industrial relations and collective bargaining.
• Proven project management skills with knowledge of project management approaches and tools.
• Strong understanding of analytics with ability to apply insights commercially to identify root causes.
• Experience in change planning and management, including managing organisational changes.
• Skilled in handling sensitive personal and complex data with integrity.
• Excellent negotiation and coaching skills to develop and support leaders.
• Strong management and leadership capabilities to motivate others effectively.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships at all organizational levels.
• Proficient in HR management software and Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the strategic and operational HR agenda to aligned business areas.
• Act as a critical friend to business leaders, partnering to implement HR strategy and people plans.
• Partner with business leaders and Talent team to develop workforce and demand plans, managing full-time equivalent planning process.
• Use metrics and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for business performance improvement.
• Promote diversity and inclusion continuously, developing progressive plans and analyzing DEI metrics.
• Implement talent development plans with diverse pipelines to secure future workforce and skills.
• Lead organisation design initiatives, guiding business through restructuring, communication, consultation, implementation, and change management.
• Coach leaders and drive development of people capability in line management to enhance employee engagement and retention.
• Support business leaders in pay negotiations, recognition processes, employee relations agenda, and contribute to union working groups.
• Upskill line managers on focus areas including diversity, inclusion, and health and wellbeing.
• Lead and manage HR-related projects as appropriate.

Skills

Industrial relations

Collective bargaining

Project management

Analytics

Change management

Negotiation

Leadership

Employment law

Communication

HR software

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

HRIS

Job description

Posted on: 8/13/2026 - Apply before: 8/27/2026

• Deliver the strategic and operational HR agenda to aligned business areas
• Act as a critical friend to business leaders, partnering to implement HR strategy and people plans
• Partner with business leaders and Talent team to develop workforce and demand plans, managing full-time equivalent planning process
• Use metrics and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for business performance improvement
• Promote diversity and inclusion continuously, developing progressive plans and analyzing diversity, equity, and inclusion metrics
• Implement talent development plans with diverse pipelines to secure future workforce and skills
• Lead organisation design initiatives, guiding business through restructuring, communication, consultation, implementation, and change management
• Coach leaders and drive development of people capability in line management to enhance employee engagement and retention
• Support business leaders in pay negotiations, recognition processes, employee relations agenda, and contribute to union working groups
• Upskill line managers on focus areas including diversity, inclusion, and health and wellbeing
• Lead and manage HR-related projects as appropriate

What makes you great

• Minimum of 8 years relevant HR experience including industrial relations and collective bargaining
• Proven project management skills with knowledge of project management approaches and tools
• Strong understanding of analytics with ability to apply insights commercially to identify root causes
• Experience in change planning and management, including managing organisational changes
• Skilled in handling sensitive personal and complex data with integrity
• Excellent negotiation and coaching skills to develop and support leaders
• Strong management and leadership capabilities to motivate others effectively
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships at all organizational levels
• Proficient in HR management software and Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrates integrity and role models behaviours aligned with an inclusive workplace
• Thrives in a team that values diversity and is encouraged to bring unique perspectives

Why you will love working with us

We are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life-saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values - Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed and everyone can be themselves.

At BOC, we take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, a global company, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world.

What we offer you!

At Linde, inclusion is core to what we do. As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, we offer enhanced maternity pay, along with a range of leave options to support life's important moments, such as fertility treatment, adoption and shared parental. Our dedicated menopause policy, champions and employee resource groups, empower you to feel fully supported both professionally and personally.

We're passionate about helping our employees grow through excellent career progression opportunities. From tailored training programs to ongoing learning and professional development, you'll have access to the resources you need to thrive!

Here's a snapshot of the benefits we offer:

• Bonus scheme tied to both individual and company performance
• Generous pension with up to 10.7% employer contributions
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 30 additional days
• Healthcare trust offering comprehensive coverage including neurodiversity assessments for you and your dependents
• Employee assistance programme for your well-being
• Exclusive access to our discount shopping portal

Have we inspired you? Lets talk about it

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are more than happy to work with you to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to present your best self.

Your contact person

Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only. BOC Limited, a Linde company acts responsibly toward its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.