HR Investigation Officer, Corporate HR Service Dept DEPT CC

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 Investigation 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.

• 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.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, andwe are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Sponsorship is not available for this post.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy| Birmingham City Council here.