HR Advisor

Supporting People, Shaping Futures

Looking for a HR role with real impact? Due to an exciting period of growth here at Wilderness, we're seeking a passionate, proactive HR Advisor to join our established HR team and support our people.

In this fast-paced, varied role, you'll work closely with managers across the organization, offering expert advice on employee relations, policies, and people practices. Your work will help us create a fair, inclusive, and supportive culture through coaching managers, supporting wellbeing, and driving improvements.

What You'll Do

• Advise and coach on a wide range of employee relations matters
• Build strong, trusted relationships with managers and teams
• Help drive talent development, succession planning, and retention
• Lead on return-to-work and exit interview processes
• Support risk assessments, OH referrals, and wellbeing initiatives
• Collaborate on HR projects and policy improvements

What We're Looking For

• HR generalist experience, ideally as an Advisor
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)
• Great communication and problem-solving skills
• Confidence with data and HR systems
• Ability to manage a busy workload across multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel to services across Cumbria and the Northeast

Working At Wilderness - Benefits

• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
• Annual Leave: 33 days per annum; holiday year from March to February
• Additional leave at 2 and 5 years of service
• Training Academy: In-depth induction and welcome programme
• Bonuses: £1000 bonus for successful employee referrals
• Pension: Auto-enrolment into our company pension scheme
• Recognition Awards: Monthly Wilderness Heroes Awards
• Wellbeing: Health and wellbeing benefits via Medicash, including an employee assistance programme, cashback healthcare plan, virtual GP, and lifestyle apps
• Life Assurance: 2 times annual salary
• Discounts: Savings on high street brands, restaurants, cinemas, and local businesses

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding children. The successful candidate will undergo necessary background checks, including obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland.