HR Manager

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Larbert, Stirlingshire, Scotland, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive • Transportation • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Provide HR functional support for Larbert operations, implement HR policies, manage employee relations and trade union matters, lead organisational change, and promote culture, continuous improvement, and HR best practices across the site.
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Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Larbert

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 Larbert 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 +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to [email protected]

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years in a senior HR role
  • Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Experience managing complex employee relations (ER) cases
  • Experience delivering organisational change
  • Experience working with Trade Unions in a heavily unionised environment
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills
  • CIPD qualification
  • Experience managing large-scale change projects and culture transformation initiatives

Alexander Dennis Limited Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alexander Dennis Limited and has not been reviewed or approved by Alexander Dennis Limited.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often described as fair or competitive, with UK employees paid at least the Real Living Wage. Union recognition and collective bargaining at relevant UK sites provide structure around annual pay reviews.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many roles include a half-day on Fridays, alongside reports of proper sick pay and straightforward holiday booking in several locations. Benefits listings also cite paid holidays and family leave as part of the package.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Flexible working to support caring and personal commitments is highlighted across many roles. Mental-health support is also referenced among available benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Larbert

What We Do

Alexander Dennis is a leading British bus and coach manufacturer based in Larbert, Scotland. As a subsidiary of NFI Group, the company specializes in the design and production of double-deck and lightweight buses, including low and zero-emission models. With over a century of heritage, Alexander Dennis provides bespoke transit solutions to public transport operators and local authorities globally, focusing on sustainability, reliability, and innovation in public transport.

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