Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner is seeking a Junior HR Administrator to provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team across HR, Recruitment, and Training functions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the beginning of their HR career. Full training and support will be provided, making this role ideal for someone looking to build a career in HR.
Role details
* Contracted to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based in our Midsomer Norton Head Office.
Responsibilities
* Human Resources Administration: Maintain accurate employee records on Bridges Online (BOL) and other HR systems/databases.
* Assist with onboarding paperwork, inductions, and employee file management.
* Prepare HR letters, contracts, and correspondence.
* Provide basic first-line support for employee queries (with guidance from HR colleagues).
* Support HR reporting and monitoring (absence, training, etc.).
* Recruitment Support: Assist in drafting and posting job adverts; support interview coordination, scheduling, and candidate communications; maintain recruitment trackers and candidate records; assist with pre-employment checks, references, and offer paperwork; support onboarding of agency workers and subcontractors by gathering documents and ensuring process compliance.
* Training & Development: Help coordinate training bookings and logistics; keep training records and certification logs updated; assist with induction processes for new starters; support administration of apprenticeships, graduate programmes, and development initiatives.
Skills & Attributes
* Enthusiastic and keen to develop a career in HR.
* Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
* Friendly, approachable, and able to work as part of a team.
Qualifications & Experience
* Some office administration experience desirable, but not essential.
* GCSEs (including English and Maths) required; A-levels or equivalent desirable.
* Interest in working towards a CIPD qualification or other HR-related training (support will be provided).
Benefits
* Competitive salaries
* Company car/car allowance
* Health cash plan with Healthshield
* Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Bike 2 Work scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
* Employee recognition schemes
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Employment details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Human Resources
* Industries: Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education
Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.
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