Senior HR Advisor: Coach Managers & Shape People Decisions

A wilderness Way; Newton Aycliffe; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Company pension

Medicash health & wellbeing

24/7 virtual GP access

Gym discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Wilderness Way is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our People Team. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to managers, handling ER cases and delivering practical HR guidance to support great teams.

The role is hybrid with regular visits to North East homes and our Penrith Head Office; a full driving licence and access to a car are required. CIPD Level 3/5 is helpful but not essential, and UK employment law knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• This role requires experience in an operational or advisory HR role with capability handling ER cases and advising managers.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and practical HR systems skills are important.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building to support managers and the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence and flexible working.
• Provide pragmatic, commercially focused HR advice to managers.
• Coach managers to build confidence and capability on people issues.
• Identify trends in ER cases and translate into insights for senior managers.
• Support engagement, wellbeing, retention and career development.
• Utilise HR data to drive improvements and participate in People projects.

Skills

Employee relations

Advisory HR

UK Employment Law

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 3/5 (desirable)

Job description

Wilderness Way is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our People Team. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to managers, handling ER cases and delivering practical HR guidance to support great teams.

The role is hybrid with regular visits to North East homes and our Penrith Head Office; a full driving licence and access to a car are required. CIPD Level 3/5 is helpful but not essential, and UK employment law knowledge is essential.