Employee Relations Advisor

We are working with an NHS Trust to recruit a new HR Investigations and Resolutions Team to focus on complex and high-risk ER casework. The Investigation Advisor and ER Advisor roles will be responsible for undertaking commissioned employment investigations which are principally as a result of, but not limited to, conduct, performance, right to work, fraud, and grievance matters. The post-holder will be responsible for all parts of the investigation from receipt of the allegation or concern, through to making representations at hearings as necessary. The aim is to ensure that all processes are undertaken in a way that supports a fair and just culture.

Role: Investigations Advisor / ER Advisor

Salary: £31k - £46k

Contract: Permanent

Location: Kent

Start: September

Key responsibilities:

• Be responsible for regularly reviewing and interpreting conflicting, sensitive and contentious information received during the investigation on upsetting matters and producing it in a clear and fair way through production of an investigation report that explains the factual elements of the case in comparison to any assumptions made
• To interview witnesses, create witness statements and ensure their accuracy and that they are signed off
• To support the Case Manager and Resolutions Business Partner to create Terms of Reference for investigations where needed, sending weekly updates on completion times for each case
• To advise the Case Manager on the ongoing management of the employee during the investigation, this could involve recommendations such as referral to absence management through the ER Advisory team or Mental Health First Aid Support and review of suspensions
• To provide all administration for the case, including organising a hearing date at early investigation stage in line with the policy to avoid delays due to panel availability