About CRH and Tarmac
CRH is a global leader in building materials solutions, and Tarmac provides sustainable solutions for construction projects across the UK, supporting infrastructure development nationwide. From providing raw materials to expert contracting services, we are the go-to supplier for any building and construction solutions.
Workforce Software Analyst
Introduction
Join us at Tarmac as we continue shaping the future of workforce technology across our business. We’re looking for a Workforce Software Analyst to help optimise, enhance, and support our Workforce Software (WFS) platform—ensuring it operates securely, efficiently, and in full alignment with business needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a major transformation journey, partnering across HR, Operations, Finance, and Technology to deliver a high‑impact, well-governed workforce management solution.
About the Role
As a Workforce Software Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal hybrid functional–technical role within our Technology function. You’ll work across multiple teams to analyse requirements, streamline processes, configure Workforce Software functionality, and maintain data quality and compliance for time, attendance, scheduling, and labour‑related activities.
Your work ensures that our WFS platform is reliable, secure, compliant with IT security and SOx controls, and adding genuine value across the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this varied and impactful role, you will:
* Act as the subject matter expert for Workforce Software (WFS).
* Analyse business processes and translate requirements into system configuration.
* Maintain, update, and configure WFS rules and workflows.
* Support HR, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure accurate time and payroll processes.
* Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, including integration incidents.
* Support upgrades, testing cycles, and change management.
* Identify and deliver opportunities for standardisation and automation.
* Ensure compliance with audit, governance, IT security, and SOx controls.
* Deliver training, guidance, and knowledge sharing to business users.
* Produce reporting and dashboards for labour analytics.
* Maintain documentation and support vendor interactions.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
* Analytical and detail‑focused
* Collaborative and communicative
* A natural problem-solver
* Organised, structured, and adaptable
* Results-oriented
Functional Competencies
You’ll bring:
* Strong understanding of workforce management processes
* Experience configuring WFS or similar workforce systems
* Good understanding of payroll dependencies
* High data literacy and confident decision-making
* Effective stakeholder management
* Awareness of system integration concepts
Experience & Education
* Degree-level education or equivalent experience
* Hands‑on configuration, testing, and maintenance experience
* Knowledge of payroll cycles, labour compliance, ticketing tools, and testing
* Strong analytical skills
* Understanding of IT controls and security principles
We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:
* 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
* Working Parents Training and development opportunities