HR Manager - Tunstead Cement Plant, Commercial & Central SC&L

Tarmac Trading Ltd; Buxton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Buxton is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support its Cement Plant and Supply Chain team. The successful candidate will manage operational HR activities, implement policies, and drive talent management initiatives. Qualifications include CIPD certification and extensive HR experience, particularly in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive benefits, career development, and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment law.
• Proven experience in employee relations, business changes, and a unionised environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operational HR activities and support key stakeholders.
• Implement HR policies aligned with Group objectives.
• Lead talent attraction, development, and succession planning.

Skills

Employee relations

Organisational change

Talent management

Analytical skills

Coaching

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

CIPD Qualified (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Overview

We're on the lookout for an experienced and driven HR Manager to join our team at Tarmac, supporting one of the largest Cement Plants in the UK - Tunstead, as well as our Supply Chain team across the Midlands. This is your opportunity to deliver strategic people goals, partner with key stakeholders across the Business, and shape the future of HR in a dynamic and innovative environment.

If you thrive on challenges, are passionate about employee engagement, and enjoy a mix of strategic and hands-on, operational HR responsibilities, then this role is perfect for you.

Why Tarmac?

At Tarmac, we're proud to build more than just great projects - we're building a future where everyone matters. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and ambition, and we're committed to supporting our people with career progression, personal development, and a positive working culture.

This role is based at our Tunstead site in Buxton, Derbyshire, and to be truly embedded as part of the onsite management team, there is a requirement to spend the majority of your time on site. There will also be a requirement for occasional travel across the UK.

Main Responsibilities

As part of the Cement HR team, you'll partner with stakeholders to deliver a wide range of HR activities that drive success, from employee engagement and change initiatives to talent development and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for Managing all operational HR activities for your area, providing professional HR support to all key stakeholders
• Implement and monitor HR policies and initiatives aligned with Group objectives
• Lead on talent attraction, development, and succession planning
• Ensure compliance with employment law and internal policies
• Champion equality, fairness, and consistency in employee relations matters
• Coach and support site management to build an enabling and engaging culture
• Maintain strong relationships with trade unions and lead on wage negotiations
• Drive performance and absence management initiatives providing HR KPI data, analysis, and insights to support decision-making
• Coordinate the annual performance review process

What We're Looking For

• CIPD Qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced large organisation, delivering high quality service and results. Ideally in within heavy industry, engineering, or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and employment law
• Proven experience in employee relations, business changes (e.g., TUPE, reorganisations), talent management and a unionised environment
• Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
• Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in driving organisational change and delivering impactful HR projects
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a data-driven approach
• A passion for fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture

In addition to this rolewe also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

• 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 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 arecommittedto creating aninclusivework environment for all employees andactivelyencourage 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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Tarmac Trading Limited