HR Advisor / Business Partner

Purpose of the Role :

As HR Advisor / Business Partner at Bridges, you will support and report directly to the HR Manager, providing a professional and proactive HR service across the organisation. You will partner with operational managers and site teams to offer sound advice on a range of HR matters, from employee relations, performance management and engagement. The role involves regular travel to sites and regional offices to ensure effective face-to-face support and to build strong, trusted relationships across the business.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the HR Manager in delivering a high-quality HR function across the company, aligned with business objectives and company values.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers on HR issues including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, and employee wellbeing.
• Work closely with site managers and teams to resolve HR queries and ensure best practice is applied consistently.
• Conduct regular visits to operational sites to provide hands-on HR support and foster strong working relationships.
• Support the HR Manager in onboarding new employees.
• Assist in managing employee lifecycle processes such as inductions, probation reviews, contract changes, and leavers.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate HR records, supporting data reporting and compliance.
• Contribute to the review, development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Support training initiatives and help upskill managers on HR topics, processes and employment law.
• Promote employee engagement initiatives and help maintain a positive, inclusive and compliant working culture.
• Participate in HR projects and change programmes as delegated by the HR Manager.

Requirements

Essential :

Desirable :

Benefits

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.

We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package :

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles : Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.