HR Apprentice Review

Item: HR Apprentice at Tarmac
Rating: 4.4
Author: Anonymous

at Tarmac

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Human Resources

Solihull

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.4 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

4/5

As a HR apprentice focusing on Inclusion and Diversity, Early Careers Recruitment, and broader Talent Initiatives, my role bridges the operational and strategic sides of the business and people plan. I support shape how the company attracts, hires, and nurtures talent, ensuring practices are inclusive, future-focused, and aligned with business goals.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

Its super busy but I am learning so much and like the pace- im looking forward to what the future holds.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have learnt so much and developed personally and professionally. I now feel confident in many areas such as working with different levels of stakeholders and working on projects collaboratively.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

I have had exposure to different areas as my line manager is keen and proactive to get me experience.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

My line manager is supportive and wants me to do well. I feel I have a network of contacts in the business I can reach out to for support.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

My level 3 was good. I have just started my level 5 with a different provider so too early to tell.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

Its definitely helped me be more strategic and reflective on the purpose of my role and how it supports the business.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

4/5

We have HR days annually and as an Early Careers individual, I get to meet up with other Grads/ Apprentices every few months on our internal development programme.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?

Yes

Why?

You learn a lot, for example, they encourage development programmes/ qualifications. There is also a lot of opportunities due to the changes happening in construction- they encourage new ideas. The culture is also very flexible (hybrid working)