All Locations
Mid Essex - Chelmsford
Position
Human Resources
Salary Details:
£42,000 - £45,000 per annum
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Head Office

About The Role

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location: Head Office - Chelmsford / Hybrid working
Hours: 37
Contract: Permanent
 
Are you looking to join a growing care company in a role which helps colleagues deliver excellent person centred care? 
 
ECL are looking for a proactive HR Advisor to join our team. 
 
 This is a brilliant opportunity for a generalist who thrives on variety, from managing complex ER cases to driving engagement initiatives.
 
The HR Advisor plays a key role in promoting best practice in people management, supporting employee wellbeing, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and sector-specific regulations such as CQC standards.
You will work closely operational management and HR teams to create an environment where employees feel values, supported and aligned with the ECL business objectives.

About You

To be considered as a HR Advisor, you need:
  • CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent HR qualification.
  • Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
  • Experience managing employee relations casework independently.
  • Ability to work with sensitivity and discretion in a confidential environment.
  • Expertise in UK employment law, ER case management, and HR best practices.
  • Proven experience in driving employee engagement.
  • UK driving licence and ability to travel between sites when required.
What we can offer you as HR Advisor:
  • 45p paid per mile tax-free
  • Up to 35 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
  • Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications
  • Annual salary reviews
  • Annual performance-related bonus
  • Company smart phone provided
  • Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
  • Company pension - Enhanced contributory NEST scheme - we contribute up to 6%
  • Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL
  • Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards
  • Employee referral program - £350 for referring a friend
  • Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
  • Access to Blue Light Card
  • Mental health first aiders in every service
  • Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role
Closing Date: 2nd April 2026
 
ECL reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on application numbers.
 
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About Us

At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.

Please note that while ECL does hold a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Instead, we work with a designated third-party provider to support sponsorship arrangements. Therefore, applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK cannot be considered for this role through direct application.

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