Onsite Investigation Officer – Employee Relations

Posted 4 hours ago

Apply now

About the role

  • Investigation Officer conducting employee relations investigations for Wilson James at Hinkley Point C. Responsible for ensuring consistent and fair workplace investigations in a unionised environment.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out impartial investigations into ER matters including disciplinary, grievance, bullying, harassment and conduct cases
  • Gather, review and assess information objectively, producing clear and well-reasoned investigation reports
  • Ensure investigations follow WJ and client policies as well as UK employment law
  • Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with GDPR
  • Support improvements to case-management systems, tools and reporting
  • Identify patterns in ER activity and contribute to policy development
  • Provide guidance to managers on investigation procedures and good practice
  • Assist with training to help build ER capability across the workforce
  • Promote fairness, inclusion and consistency across all investigation activity
  • Work collaboratively with HR colleagues and operational teams

Requirements

  • CIPD Level 5 (qualified or working towards)
  • CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test (required prior to start)
  • Proven experience managing complex ER cases in a unionised, regulated or high-risk environment
  • Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
  • Skilled in conducting investigations and writing clear, structured reports
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to challenge, influence and build trust
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High level of organisation and ability to manage competing priorities
  • Calm, resilient and able to handle sensitive situations with professionalism
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office and HR systems
  • Ability to provide a 3-year employment history for vetting
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an HPC site pass
  • Evidence of right to work in the UK

Benefits

  • 9-day fortnight pattern
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • 5% employer pension contributions
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Industry-leading Employee Benefits Platform with lifestyle savings & retail discounts
  • Reward and Recognition programme
  • Employee Assistance Programme supporting health & wellbeing, with access to online GP
  • Strong focus on training, career progression and professional development

Job title

Investigation Officer – Employee Relations

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£37,500 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

Report this job

See something inaccurate? Let us know and we'll update the listing.

Report job