People Manager

York Pullman Bus Company Limited

People Manager

Job Summary

Location: Rufforth, York, YO23 3QA
Salary: Competitive Salary £35k pa (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us
We are a large and well-established bus and coach operator providing reliable passenger transport services across the region. With a large workforce of 150+ drivers, engineers, and operational staff, we are seeking an experienced and proactive People Manager to support our continued growth and ensure our people policies and practices are professional, compliant, and effective.

The Role
As our People Manager, you will take responsibility for the full employee lifecycle within the business. You will play a key role in recruiting and retaining high-quality staff while ensuring, in conjunction with advice, that all HR processes, policies, and employment practices meet current legal requirements and industry standards.

You will act as a trusted advisor to management while supporting staff across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment and onboarding process for new staff including drivers, engineering, and administrative roles
• Conduct new starter inductions and ensure employees are integrated effectively into the business
• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and staff, working in conjunction with professional HR support within the business
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures
• Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation and best practice
• Draft, issue, and manage contracts of employment and employment documentation
• Handle disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes in line with company policy
• Support managers in dealing with staff relations matters
• Maintain accurate HR records and employee files
• Assist with the planning and delivery of Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) training, helping ensure drivers complete required vocational training and remain compliant with industry regulations

 About You

We are looking for a confident and organised HR/People professional who can work both strategically and operationally within a busy transport environment.

Essential/ideal Requirements

• Proven experience in an HR / People Manager role
• A knowledge of UK employment law, supported by external professional support services where required
• Experience handling disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Experience managing recruitment and onboarding processes
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential matters

Desirable but non-essential requirements

• Experience within transport, logistics, or operational environments
• Experience supporting a large or multi-site workforce
• NVQ Level 3 qualification in teaching /supportive learning or a proven track record industry relevant background that would support the delivery of training modules
• Knowledge or experience of Driver CPC training requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £35k pa
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Opportunity to shape and develop HR processes within a growing company
• Extensive company benefits package including free bus travel, discounted rail travel, healthcare cash-back scheme and discounts and many major high-street retailers
• Company pension scheme
• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of our organisation

How to Apply

York Pullman Bus Company Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

It is the policy of York Pullman Bus Company Limited to provide equal opportunities for the development and advancement of all employees, including training and promotion, and not to discriminate against any person because of disability, race, nationality, gender, religion, marital status, or for any other reason.

To apply or for more information please either call 01904 622992, email us your details together with an up-to-date CV to recruitment@yorkpullmanbus.co.uk or download and complete an application form here.