Summary We have a new role and opportunity to join our Human Resources team as an Employee Relations Investigation Officer on a Full Time, 12 month temporary basis. You will be responsible for conducting thorough investigations into workplace complaints, grievances, and allegations of misconduct, ensuring fair and equitable treatment of colleagues, and helping to maintain a positive work environment and colleague experience where every colleague feels valued and respected. Apply now and make a difference with us Overview What is Great About the Role? Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience working with multiple departments, enhancing your expertise in investigative techniques, employment law, and conflict resolution. Collaborative Environment: Work closely with HR, legal, and management teams, contributing to preventative strategies and fostering a positive workplace. Supportive Team: Join a team that values integrity, professionalism, and compassion in every step of the investigative process. Where Does This Role Fit In? This role will pay a key part within the Employee Relations team, providing an unbiased and neutral perspective on workplace investigations. You will collaborate closely with colleagues and management to ensure investigations are conducted with fairness and focus on resolution, while maintaining compliance with company policies and legal requirements. What skills and experience do you need? To excel in this role, you should have proven experience as an Employment Relations Investigator or in a similar position, with a comprehensive understanding of employment legislation, regulation, and best practice. You must possess robust knowledge of investigative techniques, including interviewing, evidence collection, analysis, along with critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate complex information, identify patterns, draw sound conclusions and be expert in producing quality investigation reports. Effective communication is essential; you should be able to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Your interpersonal skills should enable you to build trust, handle sensitive situations, and maintain confidentiality throughout the investigative process. Additionally, being detail-oriented and highly organised is crucial, as you will need to manage multiple investigations simultaneously in a fast paced and dynamic environment. A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required, along with CIPD Level 5 or above. In addition a relevant workplace investigation accreditation is essential. What are the pay and benefits? This is a Full time role at 37 hours per week for a 12 month fixed term position. The salary is £47,233 Flexible working policies – this is a hybrid role. Due to the nature of the role time will spent throughout our services and the geographical location will cover South Wales. Our head offices are Newport and Swansea, where we have our team meet ups and your base location will be set closest to your home. 26 days holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service Pension scheme Sick Pay Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral) Time for Talking – a free counselling service Health Cash Plan Savings Scheme Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes Long service awards Cycle to work scheme Eyecare plan Give as You Earn charity donation scheme Gym and shopping discounts Pobl merch Training and progression opportunities What’s FREDIE? At Pobl Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity at Pobl Group and we encourage you to apply now. How do you apply? If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm required to be our next difference maker, please follow the prompts to apply now. We just need an up-to-date CV, short/ focused cover letter along with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you. Interviews will be taking place on the 10th October in our Newport office. If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact group.talentpoblgroup.co.uk or 0300 3735262 Who are Pobl group? Pobl Group is a leading housing, care and support provider dedicated to improving lives and communities. Pobl Group has recently expanded further by merging with Linc Cymru, another prominent Welsh housing association. This merger strengthens the group's ability to provide a broader range of services and more extensive support across Wales. We continue to offer affordable housing solutions, as well as care and support services for individuals and families. Managing thousands of homes across Wales. We remain committed to our core values of Positive, Connected, Considerate. We aim to create positive social change by fostering independence, enhancing well-being, and improving the quality of life for people in our communities.