At Bridges we are more than Engineers.

As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

Role Purpose

The role will provide maternity cover for the current HR Manager and will work alongside the HRM over the next 5 months to ensure a smooth transition of duties.

The role

This is a full time position for a fixed period of 15-18 months.

Contracted to 42.5 hrs per week, working Monday to Friday office hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead and set an example throughout the business ensuring promotion and demonstration of our values in your dealings with peers, staff, customers and clients.
• Accountable for the management of the Bridges HR Team and formulation of the annual HR Department business plan, aligned to business strategic objectives and goals.
• Manage the HR Team to provide consultation and support to management on strategic staffing plans, compensation, benefits, training and development, budget, and employee relations. 
• Ensure we have a successful recruitment strategy aligned to the growth needs of the business and that all recruitment activity is in line with company policies and best practice.
• Ensure effective policies, processes and procedures are embedded within the organisation to manage all employee relations activity.
• Ensure annual review of HR policies / handbook to ensure relevance and legal compliance and best practice.
• Ensure advice adheres to relevant employment law, and report on proposed upcoming changes in law and propose how compliance these changes will be achieved.
• Employee retention performance to be monitored and managed to achieve desired levels, with pro-active initiatives developed to assist this.
• Provide mentoring and support to the HR Team to ensure team is skilled and resourced sufficiently to meet business needs
• Responsible for insuring that the technical training needs associated with the mandatory training matrix and technical competencies are implemented.
• Manage the business HR budget and report on current and future staffing costs and initiatives.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a senior HR role
• Experience managing a team effectively
• Employment law knowledge and proven experience of applying knowledge in practice
• Ability to communicate effectively, engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Able to problem solve and demonstrate a fair and commercially minded approach to decision making
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy of working
• Resilient, flexible and adaptable to embracing and managing change in a high pace environment
• Experience in organisational change
• Experience in shaping process and procedures and a performance driven culture
• CIPD Level 5 qualified
• Full driving licence

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 wellbeing. We are a family run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and 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:

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 4.5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone

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 opportunities employee and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.