HR Coordinator
CRHCubis Systems, part of the CRH Group, is recruiting an HR Coordinator to join the Stoke-on-Trent site. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity designed for someone who enjoys working closely with site leaders and handling a broad range of HR tasks in a practical, hands-on environment. The company sits within infrastructure-focused operations and offers scope to grow within a global group.
The HR Coordinator reports to the HR Manager and acts as the first point of contact for Site Operations Managers and Supervisors on HR matters. This entry-level role sits at the intersection of people, process and data, covering activities from recruitment support and onboarding to attendance tracking, employee records and broader generalist HR work across the Stoke sites.
Cubis Systems designs, engineers and manufactures network access products and sits within CRH, a Fortune 500 building materials group with a global footprint and operations across the UK and Ireland, exporting to more than 30 countries. The brands Cubis Systems, NAL and FILOform reflect a focus on safety, simplicity and reliability in construction, with a culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement and opportunities for development across Infrastructure Products Europe and the wider CRH Group.
Day-to-day rhythm in the HR hub
In this role you’ll build strong working relationships with site operations managers, supervisors and team leaders, becoming the go-to person for generalist HR matters and people-related guidance. You’ll also act as a trusted resource for employees, promptly acknowledging and addressing questions and concerns. You’ll oversee timekeeping, attendance and performance records, and manage investigatory, disciplinary and grievance processes in line with Company policies. You’ll support recruitment by coordinating and conducting interviews, and you’ll run onboarding and induction programs to welcome new hires smoothly. You’ll coordinate weekly performance reviews for weekly-paid employees across sites, ensuring timely and constructive feedback.
Maintaining accurate employee records in the HR system and safeguarding data integrity is part of the daily routine, along with contributing to Works & Safety Committee meetings and promoting a culture of health, safety and continuous improvement. You’ll provide administrative support for payroll activities, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality while meeting timelines. You’ll help with onboarding by preparing new hire documentation and coordinating system setup, and you’ll organise training schedules, liaising with internal and external providers so employees can access relevant learning opportunities. You’ll support the delivery of development programmes that enhance capability, performance and career growth, and you’ll gather, analyse and summarise HR data to provide actionable insights for the HR team and leadership. Finally, you’ll contribute to engagement activities that strengthen culture, and you’ll deliver day-to-day administrative support across all HR functions while exploring HR policies and preparing site reports as needed.
What you’ll need to bring
- A bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration or an equivalent qualification
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Proven experience using the full MS Office suite
- Experience building productive working relationships at all levels of an organisation
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to travel between sites as required
- CIPD Associate Membership is desirable
- Experience with an ERP or HR systems is desirable
Pay, benefits and practical details
The role offers a competitive salary and a broad benefits package, including a company pension contribution and a range of healthcare options. Holidays are competitive and include a Christmas shutdown. There are Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity, as well as engagement and wellbeing initiatives, an employee referral programme, enhanced family-friendly policies, and opportunities for career development across IPE and the wider CRH Group.
The position is full-time and onsite in Stoke-on-Trent, with the possibility of travel between sites as required by the role.
Advice for applicants
Tip 1: Put your most relevant qualifications and HR experience at the top of your CV, especially your degree in HR or related administration and any hands-on work with onboarding, attendance, payroll support or employee records.
Tip 2: In your materials, prove the must-have skills with concrete examples from your background. Mention how you’ve coordinated interviews, supported onboarding, maintained attendance records or handled HRIS data.
Tip 3: Come prepared with interview stories about handling investigations, grievances or performance issues, and illustrate how you partner with site managers to drive constructive outcomes. Have a ready example of a successful onboarding or training initiative you supported.
Tip 4: Ask about how the HR team collaborates with site operations, what the current priorities are for the Works & Safety Committee, and how ERP/HR systems are used in day-to-day HR work.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications to [email protected] by Monday 23rd November 2026.
Cubis Systems is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diverse backgrounds and offering equal career development opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age, or disability.