Employee Relations Case Investigator

Overview

We are seeking a skilled, impartial and highly organised Employee Relations Case Investigator to join our People Directorate. This pivotal role leads and conducts high-quality investigations into employment matters. You will manage your own caseload, ensuring investigations are fair, objective, timely, and aligned with Just Culture principles, employment law, GDPR requirements and NUH policy. You will act as a neutral third-party investigator, producing clear, analytical reports and communicating findings professionally with key stakeholders.

You will be confident working independently while also collaborating effectively with senior stakeholders.

• Lead and manage a caseload of complex employee relations investigations from initiation through to conclusion.
• Develop clear investigation plans aligned to agreed Terms of Reference and ensure investigations are completed within agreed timescales.
• Act as a neutral and impartial investigator, applying Just Culture principles at all times.
• Conduct formal witness interviews (virtually and face-to-face), gathering detailed and accurate statements.
• Identify, collect and analyse relevant documentary, electronic and testimonial evidence from multiple sources.
• Interpret complex, sensitive and sometimes highly emotive information in line with employment law, GDPR and Trust policies.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and confidential records in appropriate systems.
• Produce high-quality, structured written investigation reports that clearly outline findings, analysis, relevant policies and evidence considered.
• Provide regular updates to the Commissioning Manager in line with agreed reporting arrangements.
• Treat all individuals involved in investigations with sensitivity, fairness and professionalism.

• Lead fair and impartial investigations within agreed timescales.
• Develop structured investigation plans aligned to Terms of Reference.
• Conduct formal witness interviews (virtual and face-to-face).
• Analyse complex and sensitive information from multiple sources.
• Produce comprehensive, evidence-based written investigation reports.
• Maintain accurate records in line with governance standards.
• Liaise with commissioning managers and People Directorate colleagues.
• Contribute to policy improvement and ER best practice.

• Essential:
  Level 7 or experience commensurate to this level

• Desirable: CIPD registration

• Essential:
  • Proven experience in an HR generalist role
  • Experience of advising on complex terms and conditions
  • Experience of extracting information from systems
  • Experience of preparing complex reports / letters
  • Experience of communicating complex and sensitive information to different levels of staff
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with matters sensitively
  • Ability to act on own initiative and know when to escalate matters
  • Ability to analyse highly complex information
  • Ability to undertake research on complex matters and information
  • Ability to manage own workload and adjust where necessary
• Desirable:
  • Experience in a large unionised organisation
  • NHS experience
  • Experience of ESR

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure submission will be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship:
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Join our team  value diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team to deliver world class healthcare. We offer opportunities for personal development and aim to turn your job into a career.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we strive to be better represented at NUH.

Date posted: 13 March 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year

Contract:

Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number:

Job locations:
Nottingham City Hospitals campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address:
Nottingham City Hospitals campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB

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