HR Investigation Officer, Corporate HR Service Dept DEPT CC

HR Investigation Officer - 6 months Act Up/Secondment/Fixed Term Contract opportunity for Birmingham Council employees 6 month Fixed Term Contract for non-Birmingham Council employees. Grade D - £46,579 - £55,224 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week Join us as a HR Investigator Officer and take ownership of a varied and complex caseload that directly shapes fairness, trust and accountability across the organisation. You'll lead investigations into disciplinary matters, grievances, bullying and harassment-ensuring every case is handled with professionalism, impartiality and full compliance with employment law and organisational policy. This is a role for someone who thrives on analytical thinking, structured casework and delivering high-quality outcomes that stand up to scrutiny. You will manage each investigation from start to finish: planning lines of enquiry, gathering and evaluating evidence, conducting interviews, and producing clear, robust and evidence-based reports. Working closely with the HR Investigations Manager and a wide range of stakeholders, you'll ensure cases progress efficiently, sensitively and in line with expectations. Your work will support formal hearings, influence decision-making and contribute to a culture of fairness and transparency. Please note, having significant experience of chairing investigations and hearings is essential and you must be able to demonstrate this. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading complex ER investigations - independently managing cases involving disciplinary issues, grievances and harassment.
• Developing structured investigation plans - identifying evidence, witnesses and key lines of enquiry.
• Conducting impartial interviews - gathering accurate, balanced and reliable information.
• Producing high-quality investigation reports - ensuring clarity, factual accuracy and legal robustness.
• Presenting findings at hearings - supporting panels with clear, confident and objective summaries.
• Maintaining accurate case records - ensuring confidentiality, organisation and compliance with data protection legislation.
  
  Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.