Wild Nutrition
Lewes, Sussex
About the role: Wild Nutrition does supplements differently. Unlike 95% of the supplement market, Food-Grown ingredients are as close to their original food form as possible. Better recognised, better absorbed, better retained. We are seeking a People Advisor to provide high-level, frontline HR expertise with a focus on Employee Relations (ER), health and safety, and operational excellence in our warehouse environment. This is a "boots on the ground" role requiring a high degree of resilience, autonomy, and the tenacity to navigate a high-volume, fast-paced environment. At Wild Nutrition, we offer more than just a job. We provide a rewarding and meaningful career in a supportive environment that values collaboration, innovation, and wellbeing. Your work will help shape our future and contribute directly to our mission of empowering women's health through natural, pioneering, science-backed supplements. Specialist Employee Relations Management Lead on the end-to-end management of an ER caseload Provide robust, legally sound advice to warehouse team managers, ensuring all actions mitigate commercial and legal risk Draft all formal documentation with 100% accuracy, maintaining the integrity of the Wild audit trail Health & Safety Lead Act as the People Team's subject matter expert for Health and Safety Oversee H&S audits, risk assessments (including COSHH and manual handling), and accident reporting (RIDDOR) within the warehouse and office environments Ensure the business remains fully compliant with evolving safety legislation and B Corp standards Operational Resilience and Manager Coaching Upskill and coach line managers in the warehouse to handle first-line people issues effectively, fostering a culture of accountability Manage performance improvement processes with a focus on outcome-driven results and professional standards Data-Driven People Solutions Analyse absence, turnover, and ER trends to identify 'hot spots' in the Operations teams and implement corrective action plans Maintain total data integrity across our HRIS (HiBob) Onboarding & Offboarding Partner with hiring managers to ensure a seamless and engaging onboarding experience for new hires. Manage offboarding processes, including exit interviews and related admin Policy & Compliance Assist in the development, interpretation, and consistent application of policies that promote a positive, fair, and inclusive work environment HR and Payroll Administration Manage HR documentation including contracts, letters and policy updates as well as maintain, optimise and update the HRIS (HiBob) and employee records accurately and confidentially Essential skills we are looking for: CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience) with a proven track record of navigating a high-volume, fast-paced operations or warehouse environment A resilient and tenacious problem solver who stays calm under pressure, holding your own in challenging conversations while maintaining professional boundaries In your happy place leading on end-to-end ER cases, providing robust, legally-sound advice on complex disciplinaries, grievances, and long-term absence Technically minded when it comes to H&S; you ideally hold a Level 3 qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH) and feel confident leading audits and risk assessments in a high-risk setting A proactive coach for our Warehouse and Operations leaders, empowering them to manage their teams with confidence and ensuring a culture of high performance and accountability You understand the nuance of UK employment law and can balance commercial risk with the empathy and discretion required for sensitive people matters Super-organised and action-oriented, you thrive on being visible in the business and getting stuck into the detail of HR operations You genuinely care about operational excellence and believe that a safe, compliant, and well managed workplace is the foundation of a successful team £38,000-£40,000 per annum Time given every year to volunteer with a local charity of your choice All the latest tech you need Hybrid working model Summer Fridays Generous Pension plan Private health insurance Enhanced Leave package with added years of service extras Employee Assistance Programme Team discount on all Wild Nutrition supplements and personalised consultations Cycle to work scheme Enhanced parental leave policies Be part of a passionate, friendly and transparent culture
About the role: Wild Nutrition does supplements differently. Unlike 95% of the supplement market, Food-Grown ingredients are as close to their original food form as possible. Better recognised, better absorbed, better retained. We are seeking a People Advisor to provide high-level, frontline HR expertise with a focus on Employee Relations (ER), health and safety, and operational excellence in our warehouse environment. This is a "boots on the ground" role requiring a high degree of resilience, autonomy, and the tenacity to navigate a high-volume, fast-paced environment. At Wild Nutrition, we offer more than just a job. We provide a rewarding and meaningful career in a supportive environment that values collaboration, innovation, and wellbeing. Your work will help shape our future and contribute directly to our mission of empowering women's health through natural, pioneering, science-backed supplements. Specialist Employee Relations Management Lead on the end-to-end management of an ER caseload Provide robust, legally sound advice to warehouse team managers, ensuring all actions mitigate commercial and legal risk Draft all formal documentation with 100% accuracy, maintaining the integrity of the Wild audit trail Health & Safety Lead Act as the People Team's subject matter expert for Health and Safety Oversee H&S audits, risk assessments (including COSHH and manual handling), and accident reporting (RIDDOR) within the warehouse and office environments Ensure the business remains fully compliant with evolving safety legislation and B Corp standards Operational Resilience and Manager Coaching Upskill and coach line managers in the warehouse to handle first-line people issues effectively, fostering a culture of accountability Manage performance improvement processes with a focus on outcome-driven results and professional standards Data-Driven People Solutions Analyse absence, turnover, and ER trends to identify 'hot spots' in the Operations teams and implement corrective action plans Maintain total data integrity across our HRIS (HiBob) Onboarding & Offboarding Partner with hiring managers to ensure a seamless and engaging onboarding experience for new hires. Manage offboarding processes, including exit interviews and related admin Policy & Compliance Assist in the development, interpretation, and consistent application of policies that promote a positive, fair, and inclusive work environment HR and Payroll Administration Manage HR documentation including contracts, letters and policy updates as well as maintain, optimise and update the HRIS (HiBob) and employee records accurately and confidentially Essential skills we are looking for: CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience) with a proven track record of navigating a high-volume, fast-paced operations or warehouse environment A resilient and tenacious problem solver who stays calm under pressure, holding your own in challenging conversations while maintaining professional boundaries In your happy place leading on end-to-end ER cases, providing robust, legally-sound advice on complex disciplinaries, grievances, and long-term absence Technically minded when it comes to H&S; you ideally hold a Level 3 qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH) and feel confident leading audits and risk assessments in a high-risk setting A proactive coach for our Warehouse and Operations leaders, empowering them to manage their teams with confidence and ensuring a culture of high performance and accountability You understand the nuance of UK employment law and can balance commercial risk with the empathy and discretion required for sensitive people matters Super-organised and action-oriented, you thrive on being visible in the business and getting stuck into the detail of HR operations You genuinely care about operational excellence and believe that a safe, compliant, and well managed workplace is the foundation of a successful team £38,000-£40,000 per annum Time given every year to volunteer with a local charity of your choice All the latest tech you need Hybrid working model Summer Fridays Generous Pension plan Private health insurance Enhanced Leave package with added years of service extras Employee Assistance Programme Team discount on all Wild Nutrition supplements and personalised consultations Cycle to work scheme Enhanced parental leave policies Be part of a passionate, friendly and transparent culture