HR Workplace Investigator

Our local authority client based in East London are urgently seeking an experienced HR Workplace Investigator.

• £283.24 a day Umbrella

• Hybrid working - 2 to 3 days a week in the office

Job Summary

The Investigator role is an employment relations / HR professional responsible for:

• acting as an independent Investigating Officer for complex, sensitive or high-risk employment matters.

• Conducting robust and impartial investigations in accordance with Council policies, employment legislation, ACAS Code of Practice and relevant principles.

Role Requirements

1. Undertake formal investigations into complex disciplinary, grievance, whistleblowing, conduct, safeguarding, multi-disciplinary cases and other employment matters where allocated.

1. Conduct investigations independently, impartially and objectively, ensuring process integrity and confidentiality is maintained throughout in line with the ACAS Code of Practice.

1. Review terms of reference and establish investigation plans that ensure all relevant lines of enquiry are explored and in a timely way in line with the council policy.

1. Gather, review, analyse and evaluate documentary, electronic, witness and other forms of evidence.

1. Conduct investigatory interviews using appropriate questioning techniques to establish facts and clarify evidence.

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of employment law and employee relations practice.

• Detailed understanding of People Management Policies including disciplinary, grievance, attendance management, flexible working, whistleblowing, and capability procedures.

• Thorough understanding of workplace investigation principles, procedural fairness and natural justice.

• Knowledge of ACAS Codes of Practice, Managing Investigations and employment tribunal principles.

• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion principles in employment decision-making.

• Knowledge of local government employment practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained through professional practice.

• Significant experience of delivering employee relations advice on complex formal cases.

• Significant, demonstrable experience of undertaking complex workplace investigations.

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful