This job expired on 25th January 2026
HR Placement - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Job Title: HR Placement
Reports To: Human Resource Manager
Location: Head Office, Tobermore
Job Summary:
To provide support across the full range of HR activities in a busy People Team, gaining practical experience in recruitment and selection, onboarding, employee relations and generalist HR administration.
Placement Summary: This is an exciting opportunity to gain HR experience through working with a successful and innovative company who produces world class paving and walling products. Tobermore is renowned for product quality and delivering excellent customer service.
As a HR Placement student in Tobermore, you will gain experience in a variety of generalist HR disciplines. You will be involved in HR Generalist tasks which will aid the provision of an effective and efficient HR Service.
As an award-winning Company, we are one of the market leading providers of paving and walling products within the UK and Irish markets. This is an exciting opportunity with one of the most successful and financially secure businesses in Northern Ireland.
Some of the Key Benefits of joining us
Along with the great pay, you'll enjoy opportunities for growth and training. we also offer a range of extra benefits to make your time with us even better:
💸 Attractive salary + Annual Bonus
💫 Private healthcare & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) from day 1
✨ Enhanced annual leave entitlements and additional loyalty holidays
⭐ Holiday Purchase Scheme
🦺 Company Branded Clothing
💻 Access to tech & cycle to work schemes
👨👩👦👦 Enhanced family friendly leave
💸 Employee savings scheme
🧱 Employee discount scheme
🎁 Length of Service gifts
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence and do not have roles that meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. All applicants must have the current right to work in the UK.
We may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, in order to support efficient shortlisting.
About the role
Responsibilities:
The following list constitutes the key tasks and duties of your post upon which your job performance will be assessed. Tasks are not in any particular order, therefore the sequence which they appear should not be interpreted as indicating priority or relative importance.
Duties will include:
Provide generalist administration support for key activities within the HR function such as recruitment & selection, system administration, onboarding, employee records, absence management and general HR queries.
Provide HR advisory support promoting company policies in line with relevant employment law.
Support end-to-end recruitment to provide an exceptional candidate experience.
Deliver the HR onboarding process for new starts.
Generate data for departmental KPI reporting.
To assist the HR team in maintain positive internal and external relationships with both employees and members of the Tobermore Leaders for Growth.
Contribute to HR projects including lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in team meetings.
Act in a confidential and trustworthy manner at all times promoting Tobermore HEART values.
Any other duties or tasks as required and as deemed within your competence.
This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirement of the post holder. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Currently studying an HRM/Business related degree that allows for a placement year commencing the following academic year
- • Strong organisational skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion • Interest in employment law, HR best practice, and manufacturing operations
- • Proactive, eager to learn, and adaptable in a fast paced environment • Demonstrate the Company values
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desired criteria
- Working towards a HRM related specialism/degree
- Previous HR/generalist administration experience.
- Experience using a computerised HR system
- Full UK driving licence
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Flexibility and Adaptability
IT skills
Attention to detail
GDPR Compliance
Teamwork
Communication
Planning and Organising
Tobermore
Tobermore is a family run organisation, the family ethos of the firm is mirrored in the dedication of our staff. Tobermore is an award winning company and has been recognised both locally and internationally for both business processes and product quality. Our paving and walling products are manufactured from our plant in Northern Ireland and supplied right across the UK and Ireland. Together we will create beautiful spaces by producing world-class products whilst providing an outstanding customer experience.
Tobermore is an equal opportunities employer.
Our History Tobermore began life as a humble sand and gravel business started by the Henderson family in 1942. We then diversified into concrete products, which were sold to the local community in the 1950s. In the late 1970s we became one of the forerunners in manufacturing block paving – or ‘Pavia’, as it was originally called. Now, more than 80 years later, we are one of the top paving and walling manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, and pride ourselves on our world-class technology and the unrivalled quality of our products. Achieving £85 million sales in 2021/22 and positioned number 24 in the NI Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2022, your future is in good hands. Working alongside forward thinking business professionals throughout the business and receiving continuous learning and support, start your Tobermore career today.
Our People To this day, the business remains family-run. We employ 450+ staff throughout the UK and Ireland. We embrace, encourage and engage in continuous improvement and continuous learning for all employees. Our people are the backbone to our company. They understand the importance of customer relationships. People buy from people. Our success is a testament to how customers appreciate our staff that have been trained and developed to deal professionally with all customer requirements. We only recruit people who share our values.
Our benefits
You Grow... We Grow It’s true. Continuous improvement lies at the heart of Tobermore's ethos. We encourage our staff to reach their potential through training in a supportive and fulfilling environment. At Tobermore, we take great pride in providing everyone with the opportunity to learn, develop and progress to do great things. We want to give our employees the opportunity to build on the already great skills and experience that they bring with them. View our employee perks below, dependent on the role.
Vacation, Paid time off
Performance bonuses
Retirement plan and/or pension
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Opportunity to travel
Remote working
Free parking
Free work laptop
Open office
Company retreats
Competitive salary
Event tickets
Long service recognition
We are a proud diversity ambassador
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