Jobs, fresher vacancy - People Generalist • East Sussex

Company: Wild Nutrition

East Sussex

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 dynamic and detail-oriented People Generalist to join our growing team. This is a hybrid role that will see you as a trusted people advisor to our employees and managers, while also taking the lead on critical HR operational processes and administration. If you’re passionate about creating an exceptional employee experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.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.About the role:Trusted Advisor: Provide guidance and support to employees and managers across performance management, engagement and career development.Champion Employee Relations: Support employee relations cases with sound advice and documentation, promoting a fair and positive workplaceDrive Performance & Development: Support our performance review cycles, providing coaching and resources to managers and employees.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 adminSupport Change & Growth: Act as an ambassador of organisational change and culture-building initiativesEnhance Employee Experience: Help run employee engagement surveys, DEI programs, wellness initiatives and recognition activities that make Wild Nutrition a place where people love to work Policy & Compliance: Assist in the development, interpretation, and consistent application of policies that promote a positive, fair, and inclusive work environment. Culture Ambassador: Actively contribute to culture building initiatives that build connection, belonging and positive team dynamics - both in-person and remotely.People Programs: Support the rollout and administration of various HR programs, including employee engagement initiatives, learning and development programs and wellness initiativesHR Administration: Manage all HR documentation including contracts, letters and policy updates as well as maintain, optimise and update the HRIS (HiBob) and employee records accurately and confidentially.Payroll Administration: Oversee front-end payroll and pension processes, ensuring accurate and timely payment for all employees and acting as the main point of contact for any payroll-related queries.Employee Lifecycle: Own and manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring a consistent, positive, and high-quality experience that reflects our culture and supports employee success at every stage.RequirementsEssential skills we are looking for:You’re CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experienceYou’re in your happy place undertaking a blend of true advisory responsibilities coupled with hands-on HR operations and admin tasksYou’re confident advising leaders on people matters and coaching them through performance and development conversationsYou understand UK employment law and can navigate sensitive employee relations issues with empathy and discretionYou’re a clear communicator, super-organised and action-oriented - someone who thrives in a collaborative, dynamic teamYou genuinely care about creating exceptional experiences for employees and believe in the power of culture to drive business successBenefits£38,000-£40,000 per annumTime given every year to volunteer with a local charity of your choiceAll the latest tech you needHybrid working modelSummer FridaysGenerous Pension planPrivate health insuranceEnhanced Leave package with added years of service extrasEmployee Assistance ProgrammeTeam discount on all Wild Nutrition supplements and personalised consultationsCycle to work schemeEnhanced parental leave policiesBe part of a passionate, friendly and transparent culture