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Amanda Bridges
Sr. Human Resources Professional
Katy,TX
Summary
People are the edge. When empowered and aligned, they unlock resilient cultures and measurable business growth.
I’m Amanda Bridges, a strategic and grounded Sr. HR Professional with more than a decade of cross-sector experience. I have advised and supported leaders in developing talent strategies, driving cultural transformation, and designing organizational structures for complex, distributed environments across various industries, including technology, healthcare, professional services, real estate, title, and energy.
I specialize in developing and championing people-first programs for global, onsite, hybrid, and remote teams by leveraging behavioral insights, workforce data, and emerging tools (including AI) to drive engagement, agility, and retention.
I partner with senior leadership to optimize DE&I programs, energize new hire onboarding experiences, and elevate EVP strategies. Additionally, I advise leadership teams through mergers and launch compliance-forward programs. I bring curiosity, systems thinking, and a call to action for every growth opportunity.
If you’re growing teams or culture with the future in mind, let's connect.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Business Partner II
Stewart Title
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Served as a trusted advisor to leaders across three business lines, throughout my tenure, supporting a combined global workforce of 2,600 employees.
- Partnered with leaders on workforce planning, performance management, EQ insights, learning and development, change management, and communications.
- Advised leaders on talent planning, retention, org design, LOAs, compensation, and total rewards.
- Delivered leadership coaching, training, and policy support to improve morale and transparency.
- Used workforce data to guide leaders through restructuring, minimize attrition, align with business goals, and continuity planning.
Human Resources Advisor
Conexus MedStaff
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Cultivated the culture and engagement initiatives, including onboarding, DEI, employee engagement, recognition, and wellness programs for 100 globally distributed corporate employees.
- Created a U.K. employee handbook, corporate business continuity plan, and managed the U.S. handbook,company policy, and HR communications during the height of the pandemic.
- Coached leaders on organizational efficiency processes such as performance management, change management, employee relations, LOAs, total rewards, and learning and development opportunities.
- Supported C-suite leaders with strategic talent management issues, such as attracting top talent and effective employee retention.
Human Resources Generalist / HR Projects Specialist
Oceaneering
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Supported HR leaders with DEI programming, policy development, and compliance communications.
- Developed tools and workflows to make tasks more intuitive, scalable, and impactful for the five HR teams.
- Advised and supported operational leaders on protocols for employee relations, investigations, LOAs, and restructurings for 100 employees.
Corporate HR Business Partner
Pacific Drilling
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Supported leaders with onboarding, talent planning, change management, performance cycles, and recruiting for 200 corporate employees.
- Collaborated with global leaders on workforce strategy and cultural alignment.
- Managed employee files for compliance processes and audit checks.
Business Coordinator
SThree
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Onboarded ~1,500 contractors across engineering and energy sectors.
- Maintained compliance documentation and improved HR service delivery.
- Partnered with recruiters and departments to streamline the candidate experience.
- Served as a key resource for contractor engagement and policy questions.
Human Capital Coordinator / Administrator
Moody National Companies
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Supported HR operations for 300+ field staff, including payroll audits and benefits education.
- Led open enrollment, backed up payroll, and supported conflict resolution.
- Coordinated vendor relationships, handled disciplinary documentation, and tracked retention initiatives.
- Promoted from HR Assistant based on strong cross-functional support.
Assistant to the Director of Student Services, Finance & Budgets
Sam Houston State University
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed departmental purchasing, marketing design, and internal communications for 15 public relations initiatives.
- Maintained staff schedules and handled reporting for finance and HR compliance.
- Liaised with internal teams and external vendors to support operational efficiency.
- Streamlined project coordination and administrative workflows for department initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX01.2012
Skills
- HRIS & Payroll Systems (WorkDay, ADP, SAP)
- Data Collection & People Analytics
- E-Verify & Regulatory Compliance
- Organizational Culture & Change Readiness
- Coaching and mentoring
- Onboarding processes
- Onboarding, Coaching & Workforce Development
- Employee Engagement & Retention Strategy
- Team Communication & Leadership Training
Certification
- HR Project Management Certification, HR Houston (Credential ID: 397420) | 2019-11
- Planning a Career in User Experience, LinkedIn Learning | 2020-07
- CF-L2 CrossFit Coach | Issued 2020-08, Expires 2025-08
- CF-Level 1 CrossFit Coach, CrossFit LLC | Issued 2015-08, Expired 2020-08
- Credential ID: 82610276
Affiliations
Houston Young Professionals | 2015-01 – Present
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Quote
Every day of our lives we are on the verge of making those changes that would make all the difference.
Mignon McLaughlin
Timeline
HR Business Partner II
Stewart Title
08.2022 - 05.2025
Human Resources Advisor
Conexus MedStaff
11.2020 - 08.2022
Human Resources Generalist / HR Projects Specialist
Oceaneering
04.2019 - 04.2020
Corporate HR Business Partner
Pacific Drilling
05.2018 - 02.2019
Business Coordinator
SThree
06.2015 - 05.2018
Human Capital Coordinator / Administrator
Moody National Companies
01.2014 - 06.2015
Assistant to the Director of Student Services, Finance & Budgets
Sam Houston State University
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Sam Houston State University
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