Employee Relations Investigator

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct formal investigations into complex disciplinary, grievance, whistleblowing and conduct matters.
• Act as an independent and impartial Investigating Officer.
• Gather and analyse evidence, including conducting formal witness and employee interviews.
• Produce detailed, evidence-based investigation reports.
• Present findings at formal hearings and respond to questions on investigative outcomes.
• Identify organisational risks and recommend improvements to policies and procedures.
• Work closely with HR colleagues, senior managers and trade unions.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience conducting complex workplace investigations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, ER practices and ACAS guidance.
• Experience handling disciplinary, grievance and whistleblowing cases.
• Proven ability to produce investigation reports and present findings at formal hearings.
• Excellent interviewing, analytical and report-writing skills.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR experience, alongside relevant investigation training.

Contract Details

Rate: £283.24 per day (Umbrella)

Duration: Initial rolling contract, potential 6-12 months

Working: Hybrid, 2-3 days on site per week

Sector: Local Government / Public Sector