People & Development Case Investigator

RM Recruit are working with a South Birmingham company to recruit a People & Development Case Investigator for their team. This will be for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines specialist employee relations casework with broad People and Development support. Working closely with the Head of People and Development,

you will play a key role in delivering both operational and strategic HR initiatives while ensuring high standards of employee relations support across the organisation.

The successful candidate will lead and coordinate complex investigations, manage departmental casework, and provide flexible support across all areas of the People and Development function.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate complex employee relations investigations, including disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work and other employment-related matters.
• Prepare investigation reports and recommendations, ensuring all matters are handled thoroughly, fairly and in line with policy and procedure.
• Manage and monitor People and Development casework, maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Provide professional advice and support to managers and colleagues on employee relations matters.
• Support the Head of People and Development with a range of operational and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate People and Development activities and projects as required.
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, professionalism and integrity when dealing with sensitive matters.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience of conducting complex workplace investigations.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations principles, employment legislation and best practice.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
• The ability to exercise sound judgement and make balanced, evidence-based decisions.
• High levels of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience within a People/HR environment and a commitment to delivering a high-quality service.

This role will have hybrid working in place and the excellent benefits include 35 days + holiday entitlement.

RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin