Competitive Salary DOE | Hybrid working | Full-time or part-time | Bristol
Are you a seasoned HR professional with a passion for navigating complex employee relations challenges?
An award-winning, nationally respected Top 50 UK firm – based in Bristol – is seeking an exceptional Investigations & Employee Relations Consultant to join their specialist Workplace Investigations Team. With a progressive culture and a genuine commitment to flexibility, this is an opportunity to work on high-impact cases while maintaining a work-life balance.
The Role
This role forms part of the firm’s acclaimed Employment Team, comprising over 30 employment law and HR specialists. The successful candidate will provide expert investigation and ER consultancy support to a broad client base across sensitive and often high-profile matters.
The Responsibilities of the Investigations & Employee Relations Consultant:
* Lead and support complex workplace investigations
* Conduct interviews with professionalism and empathy
* Analyse evidence and produce high-quality, impartial reports
* Advise clients on sensitive issues including misconduct, discrimination, and whistleblowing
* Collaborate closely with HR teams, legal professionals, and senior stakeholders
The Requirements of the Investigations & Employee Relations Consultant:
* A strong ER and case management/investigation background
* Extensive experience managing internal investigations
* Excellent understanding of UK employment law in practice
* Clear, confident communication and stakeholder management skills
* The ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and clarity
Benefits
* 30 days’ holiday (FTE) + bank holidays
* Private medical insurance
* Bonus & profit-sharing schemes
* Enhanced family leave
* Paid CSR days & wellbeing support
* Electric car scheme
* Flexible hybrid working
* “Dress for your day” policy
* A genuinely inclusive, people-first culture
If you're an experienced HR professional who thrives on solving sensitive, high-stakes issues with empathy and precision, we’d love to hear from you.
Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity without commitment and in confidence, please contact Charlotte Coke, at charlotte@cathedralappointments.co.uk or call 01392 304784
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