Director Human Resources UK

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK's largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

HR Director Maidenhead Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Company Car/Car Allowance, Private Healthcare, Pension and more

This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished HR leader to join Heidelberg Materials UK as HR Director, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer UK. As a key member of the UK Executive Team, you will lead the people agenda for a complex, multi-site business employing thousands of colleagues across the country. Partnering closely with the CEO, Executive Committee and Managing Directors, you will ensure our people strategy enables sustainable business growth, organisational performance and long term capability. This is a highly influential leadership role combining strategic direction with operational excellence. You'll lead an established HR function, drive transformation and change initiatives, strengthen organisational capability and deliver a people agenda that creates measurable business impact.

The Opportunity

As HR Director, you will be the trusted adviser to the CEO and senior leadership team on all aspects of people, culture and organisational effectiveness. You'll provide leadership across talent, succession, reward, employee relations, workforce planning and engagement, ensuring the business has the capability needed to achieve its strategic ambitions. Alongside shaping future direction, you'll oversee the delivery of high quality HR services, systems and governance, while leading and developing a high performing HR team that supports our operations across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the UK people plan, ensuring alignment with both country objectives and Group HR strategy.
• Partner with the CEO, Executive Committee and senior leaders to drive organisational effectiveness and strategic workforce planning.
• Provide leadership on culture, employee engagement, communication and organisational change initiatives.
• Oversee talent management, succession planning, reward, performance management and people analytics.
• Ensure HR systems, data and processes are effective, compliant and aligned with business requirements.
• Lead employee relations strategy, including engagement with trade unions, employee representatives and employee forums.
• Ensure robust governance across employment relations, payroll interfaces, pensions, employment tax, data management and external HR partnerships.
• Drive continuous improvement across HR service delivery and operational effectiveness.
• Lead, develop and inspire the HR team, building capability and ensuring a high performing function.

About You

You are an experienced HR executive with the credibility, commercial acumen and leadership capability to influence at board and executive level. You will bring:

• Significant experience in a senior HR leadership position within a complex, multi site organisation.
• A strong track record of translating business objectives into effective people strategies and action plans.
• Experience leading transformation, organisational design and change management programmes.
• Deep employee relations expertise, including working with unions and employee representative groups.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, governance, systems and continuous improvement.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to challenge and influence senior leaders.
• A pragmatic, results focused approach combined with sound judgement and strong decision making capability.
• Experience leading and developing high performing HR teams.

What's in it for You?

This is a unique opportunity to influence people strategy at the highest level of the organisation and make a lasting impact on the future success of Heidelberg Materials UK. You'll join a business that is investing in its people, transformation and future growth, with the opportunity to work alongside an experienced executive team and lead a talented HR function through its next chapter.

Education

University degree or equivalent senior leadership experience.

Why Join us?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold)
• Disability Confident
• 5% Club (Platinum)
• Mates in Mind
• Clear Assured
• STEM Ambassador
• MPQC Member
• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options, Season and travel ticket loans.
• Family Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause.
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more).
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities.

At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK) we strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of our business. At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK), we understand that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development, and we aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement. As part of our commitment to promoting diversity, we are actively working to encourage more individuals to consider careers within the construction industry. We believe in building a workplace that is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity.

Heidelberg Materials is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

We also offer a range of benefits, such as access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained mental health first aiders, discounted private medical benefits and much more, to ensure your wellbeing is prioritized.