Senior HR Advisor

Job DescriptionExperience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.Supporting People, Shaping FuturesWe’re looking for a Senior HR Advisor to join our People Team at Wilderness Way - a leading provider of residential care for children who’ve experienced trauma.This is a great opportunity for someone who’s confident navigating employee relations, loves coaching managers, and wants to make a real difference in a values-led organisation. You’ll work closely with our HR Business Partner and become a trusted advisor to managers across our homes and head office.What You’ll Be Doing:Offering clear, practical advice on employee relations and HR policiesSupporting managers to lead with confidence and compassionHelping shape a consistent employee experience across the organisationGetting stuck into data, systems, and continuous improvement projectsLeading on wellbeing, absence, and occupational health supportMaking sure our policies and processes are clear, helpful, and up to dateWhat You’ll Bring:Experience in an HR advisory or operational roleA solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practiceStrong Excel and HR system skills (HiBOB experience is a plus!)Great communication skills and a collaborative mindsetCIPD Level 3 (or equivalent) is desirableWorking at A Wilderness Way you’ll receive: Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, flexible Hybrid workingAnnual Leave: You will receive 33 days per annum; our holiday year runs from March to February. Additional leave: at 2 years and 5 years’ service. Training Academy: An in-depth induction and welcome programme. Bonuses: A bonus of £1000 every time you successfully refer a friend. Pension: Auto enrolment into our Company pension. Your Wellbeing: Excellent health and wellbeing package through Medicash, including 24/7 virtual GP access, cashback on dental, optical and therapies, an employee assistance programme, lifestyle apps, and discounted gym memberships. Life Assurance: of 2 times annual salary. Discounts: A range of discount schemes with access to savings on high street brands, restaurants, cinemas, and other leisure outlets, including local businesses following feedback from our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer and have a commitment to safeguarding children. We follow Safer Recruitment practices. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary background checks, governed by regulation, including obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland.

Created: 2025-11-01