Employee Relations Investigator

The London Fire Brigade are seeking an Employee Relations Investigator to provide high-quality, professional advice and support on discipline, grievance, and complex investigations on an interim three-month basis. This role is ideal for someone who is CIPD qualified or equivalent, with significant experience in managing disciplinary and grievance cases.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide advice and support on discipline, grievance, and complex investigations.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders such as General Counsel, Occupational Health, and trade unions to progress cases.
• Assist managers in preparing for formal hearings and attend Employment Tribunals as required.
• Deliver briefings on discipline and grievance issues.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and documentation related to investigations.
• Support the development of best practices in discipline, grievance, and investigation matters.
• Audit the application of relevant policies and procedures and provide feedback.
• Represent the organisation at hearings, case conferences, and working groups.
• Act as an advisor on grievance and disciplinary panels.
• Undertake investigations as required by the Head of Professional Standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience
• Significant experience with disciplinary and grievance case management.
• Experience advising staff at all levels, including trade union representatives.
• Strong oral communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in a similar ER Investigative role.
• Ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices related to discipline and grievance.

If this role of interest to you and you have the required skills and experience, then please click apply.