HR Advisor

Job Introduction

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic HR Advisor to join our team ideally working on a part time basis. Working 3 days per week you will partner with the HR Manager to provide a range of HR support across the relevant business areas in West London and across the South East. This will include first line support to local and designated management teams in all areas of HR supporting the roll-out and implementation of policies, people initiatives and participating in cross-BU project groups as required. The role will involve travelling as required across the southeast region, with your closest Tarmac office being your base location, along with the ability to adopt appropriate hybrid working practices.

Our preference is to recruit for two HR Advisors working 3 days per week each, however for the right candidate we are willing to consider a full time application.

Your background does not necessarily have to be from the same industry as we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility

Reporting directly to the HR Manager, the HR Advisor will be responsible for supporting Managers with advice in respect of employee relations issues, including disciplinary and grievance, ensuring that all employees are treated fairly.

As HR Advisor you will:

• Ensure compliance with employment law and company policies and procedures at all times providing managers with advice in respect of employee relations issues
• Support managers in the management and improvement of employee performance
• Assist in the management of short and long-term absence, balancing the welfare of employees and the needs of the business to identify solutions and remedies
• Support the Resourcing team to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce. This may include coaching and supporting managers in interviewing, assessment and selection methods, supporting the design and delivery of competency based assessment centres and interviews
• Participate in project teams across the wider HR function
• Support the talent agenda, with a focus on talent management and succession planning and drive initiatives to create an inclusive and diverse workforce
• Use available metrics and trends to make informed decisions across a wide range of HR areas
• Ensure all HR processes are followed correctly to ensure SAP and payroll records are accurate and contribute to the wider HR team to ensure that best practice is shared/processes aligned
• Support managers succession planning and talent management including the development of Graduates, Higher Apprentices & Apprentices
• Ensure that all absence and sickness is managed and recorded correctly by line managers, in line with Company Policy and provide HR KPI reports and management information as required
• Contribute to health & wellbeing programmes across the business and visit our sites to participate in H&S activities

The role will form part of a National HR Team, ensuring that through collaborative working that best practice is shared and the wider Tarmac people agenda is driven forward.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of HR Advisor will be CIPD qualified or working towards an accreditation for Associate level membership and will possess working knowledge of Employment Law along with the ability to implement this in practical situations

Suitable candidates for the role of HR Advisor will also have:

• Strong written and verbal communications and be able to use IT platforms
• Ability to coach and influence at a range of levels
• Proven experience producing reports such as absence rates, turnover, vacancies, payroll analysis, temp labour usage
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team
• Proven ability to build trust with people and managers
• Drive and a desire for self-improvement and development
• Excellent attention to detail

Why Us

In addition to the role of HR Advisor we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

• Company Car
• Private Medical Cover
• Bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities ( employee networks) we currently have nine communities including (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing,  Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Interested?  Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited