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Pertemps are delighted to be working with our public sector client to recruit for HR Investigating Officer within their well-established team.

Location - Central Edinburgh
Hours - 36 hours a week, Monday - Friday
Duration - Until March 2025 with possible extension
Pay - £23.56 - £27.88 per hour dependent on experience
Immediate start

We are looking for a HR Investigating Officer to undertake complex HR investigations across the organisation. You will be part of a core team of HR professionals, working closely with multiple stakeholders to deliver visible results.
The key focus of this opportunity is to lead on the reduction of case duration across the organisation, whilst carrying out complex investigations to the highest standard. Following the clients policies and procedures, you will be responsible for completing at pace a number of complex investigations in line with their disciplinary, avoidance of bullying and harassment and grievance procedures.
You will be an enthusiastic and driven self-starter with experience of undertaking and presenting complex HR investigations.

Main Responsibilities:
The advice given will be in line with company policy, procedure and current employment law while minimising any potential risks.
Assist in the preparation and content of related reports, for both internal and external audiences.
Analyse case data and proactively raise risks and recommendation of mitigating actions.
Proactively managing stakeholders, ensuring they are kept up to date on cases progression and risks.
Proactively manage risks associated with each staff case - financial, reputational and legal.
In order to be successful in this role, you must be able to demonstrate the below:
Undertaking and presenting complex HR investigations
Knowledge of human resources policy, practices, and process
Knowledge of employment legislation and regulations relevant to progressing cases
Ability to lead by example and inspire confidence and build respect
Ability to monitor standards in relation to investigations
Ability to mediate between parties in a conflict situation
Experience in report writing
If you have the relevant experience and skills for this role please apply directly to this advert