Human Resources Advisor

Venn Group; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Basildon is seeking a People Adviser to manage employee relations and support HR initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong HR background, CIPD Level 5, and excellent communication skills. The role includes up to £40,000 per annum, 25 days annual leave, and the opportunity to work from home one day a week.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Blue Light Card and discounts

Comprehensive induction and ongoing development

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated environment, ideally healthcare.
• Ability to manage a varied ER caseload effectively.
• Experience advising managers with empathy and fairness.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Support people-focused initiatives and organizational development.
• Contribute to data insights on retention and absence.

Skills

Strong generalist HR background

Confident knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)

Job description

People Adviser – £40,000 | Basildon (1 day from home)

Are you a values-driven HR professional who believes people should always come first?

We’re working with a leading healthcare provider that’s looking for a People Adviser to join their growing team. The business is family-owned, award-winning, and prides itself on supporting colleagues to thrive while delivering exceptional care across their homes.

In this role, you’ll act as a trusted partner to managers and teams — providing advice, guidance, and hands‑on support across all areas of HR. You’ll manage employee relations, contribute to people projects, and help shape initiatives that foster a positive, compassionate culture.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing a varied ER caseload – disciplinaries, grievances, absence and capability
• Advising managers with clarity, empathy, and fairness
• Supporting people-focused initiatives and organisational development projects
• Contributing to reporting and data insights on areas such as retention and absence
• Working closely with a supportive Head of People and regional teams

What we’re looking for:

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience – Level 7 support available)
• Strong generalist HR background within a regulated environment (healthcare ideal)
• Confident knowledge of UK employment law and ACAS best practice
• Excellent communicator who leads with care and professionalism

The offer:

• Up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Basildon HQ – 1 day per week from home, plus some travel across East Anglia
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Blue Light Card and discounts
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing development