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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* Arabic Speaking
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Employment Type: Full‑Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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