Megan W.
Human Resources Executive @Wilderness
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WORK HISTORY
Human Resources Executive @Wilderness
After 14 months as People and Culture Executive for one of Wilderness\' owned brands (Jacada Travel), I was promoted to the role of HR Executive for all three UK brands (Jacada Travel, Yellow Zebra and Wilderness Journeys). Supporting 250+ employees on a variety of contracts and visa schemes across the globe, including the UK, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe, USA, Canada and the Middle East.My responsibilities include- Advising mid-senior management on ER issues- Collaboration on employee engagement strategies and survey planning -Ensure smooth HR processes and legal compliance across all three UK brands- Develop and manage people-centric policies and handbooks, compliant with employment law - Supporting and advising on Employee Relations cases -Manage the generation and distribution of employment contracts and onboarding documents -Take control of people processes such as visa sponsorships and parental leave -Management of HRIS system (HiBob)-Guidance for any personnel-related issues (on/offboarding, internal comms and more)- Recruitment and Onboarding for a variety of roles, including Office Managers, Marketing Executives, Sales Consultants and more Key Achievements- Notable uptick in staff engagement scores- Received the most \"peer to peer\" recognition in my first twelve months - Introduction of initiatives to support employee wellbeing and enhance company culture (Wellbeing Month, Mental Health Resources, Virtual Coworking, People Forum, Summer Picnics and more)- Built and implemented an HRIS - Hit recruitment records with the most offers for candidates out an- Reported on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion insights with actionable change items- Built and implemented Careers Site & ATS, leading toa reduction in recruitment fees
EDUCATION
CIPD Qualifications
People Management
CIPD Qualifications
People Practice
CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
Associate , Marketing
Bournemouth and Poole College
NVQ in Business Administration
Bournemouth and Poole College
BTEC Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Glenmoor Maths & Computing College
13 A - C GCSE's including Maths, English and Science.
EventTrix Online Courses
Event Management course accredited by ICOES
SKILLS
ABOUT MEGAN W.
I’m passionate about creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and able to do their best work. With over 10 years’ experience in HR, culture and communications, I’ve focused my career on helping organisations grow through their people.I’m CIPD qualified (Level 3) and working towards Level 5 in People Management, with a focus on HR strategy, leadership and global people operations.Currently, I’m HR Executive at Wilderness - a conservation hospitality company protecting over 6 million acres of land. Having that sense of purpose matters to me: I get to support 250 employees across three UK brands while contributing to a mission that safeguards wildlife and communities.I’ve introduced HRIS systems, streamlined processes, and led wellbeing and DEI initiatives that boost engagement and retention. I also speak on equity and inclusion (BBC Radio, BBC Podcasts, EnvisionAir, Reimagination at Work, BrightonSEO) and published Flourish (2023), a guide for ethnic minorities and marginalised groups navigating the workplace.I’m also a proud alumna of Glenmoor & Winton Academy, where I return each year to deliver careers and DEI sessions.
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