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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 in the Midlands working on a 12 month fixed term contract providing a range of HR support across the relevant business areas. Working in partnership with the HR Managers, the HR Advisor will provide 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.

This role is easily commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Willenhall, Walsall, Solihull, Bromsgrove, Dudley, Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Kingswinford, Coventry, Bloxwich, West Bromwich, Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Handsworth, Rowley Regis, Wednesbury, Oldbury, Smethwick, Halesowen, Cannock, Burntwood, Hednesford, Heath Hayes, Lichfield, Stafford, Codsall, Shifnal and the surrounding areas. 

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.

Main ResponsibilitiesReporting 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
Contribute to training needs analysis and the annual company-wide training plan
Help develop and execute plans to maximise attraction and minimise attrition
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
Represent Tarmac externally as required to promote our business and employment opportunities
Contribute to health & wellbeing programmes across the business and visit our sites to participate in H&S activitiesThe 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 CandidateThe suitable candidate for the role of HR Advisor will ideally have:

CIPD qualified or working towards an accreditation, for Associate level membership
Knowledge of Employment Law and ability to implement this in practical situations
Strong written and verbal communications and be able to use IT platforms. SAP experience is preferred
Ability to coach and influence at a range of levels
Commercially aware with the ability to understand the business operations and targets
Proven experience producing reports aligned to the HR metrics within the Area and Region 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 to improve and develop
Excellent attention to detail 

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

Company car
Bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
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 inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
Training and development opportunitiesInterested? 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.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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