HR Manager
Alexander Dennis
HR Manager
Alexander Dennis
Designs, manufactures, and services buses worldwide
Alexander Dennis · Larbert, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-27
Workplace: on_site
Department: Human Resources (Inc Payroll & Health and Safety)
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]
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Designs, manufactures, and services buses worldwide
Alexander Dennis Limited designs, builds, and supports a wide range of buses and coaches for public transit, private operators, and tour companies. Its lineup includes Enviro single- and double-deck buses and Plaxton coaches, using lightweight aluminum bodies and offering aftermarket support through AD24; it also provides zero-emission options such as hybrid, battery-electric, and hydrogen buses, including integrated chassis like the Enviro400EV and Enviro100EV (made with BYD). The company differentiates itself with a global manufacturing footprint under the NFI Group, a long heritage in bus building, a strong aftersales network, and a clear emphasis on sustainable transport solutions. Its goal is to expand the use of low- and zero-emission buses worldwide, grow international markets, and deliver comprehensive product and service support to customers.
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