Employee Relations Investigation Note Taker

Axiom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Remote/ onsite / hybrid options

Job summary

Axiom seeks a detail-oriented Employee Relations Investigation Note Taker to support UK investigations for a global technology company. You will attend meetings, capture precise notes, and prepare a clear record for the Case Manager.

Engagements may last 1–3 hours and involve multiple issues, translators or trade union representatives. Onboarding includes observation and supported note-taking before live support.

Qualifications

• Excellent listening, typing and written communication skills.
• Experience taking detailed notes in investigations, employee relations, legal proceedings or similarly sensitive meetings.
• The concentration to produce accurate notes during meetings lasting up to three hours.
• Confidence speaking up when clarification is needed.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage meeting and note completion deadlines.
• An understanding of confidentiality and the importance of an accurate record.

Responsibilities

• Take detailed notes during investigation, grievance and disciplinary meetings, aiming to capture what is said as closely as possible.
• Ask participants to repeat or clarify points where needed, and help manage breaks and adjournments.
• Review, tidy and finalise notes promptly after each meeting.
• Work with Case Managers, who will coordinate meeting schedules and allocate work.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with care.

Skills

Listening

Typing

Written comms

Note taking

Concentration

Clarification

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

No formal education required

Job description

We are currently seeking a detail oriented Employee Relations Investigation Note Taker to support a team handling complex workplace investigations in the UK for a large global technology company.

Cases may involve allegations of harassment, discrimination or retaliation, as well as grievances and disciplinary matters.

You will attend investigation meetings, capture accurate and detailed notes, and prepare a clear record for the Case Manager. Meetings can last between one and three hours and may involve multiple issues, translators or trade union representatives. The ability to stay focused, follow sensitive discussions and ask for clarification when needed is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Take detailed notes during investigation, grievance and disciplinary meetings, aiming to capture what is said as closely as possible.
• Ask participants to repeat or clarify points where needed, and help manage breaks and adjournments.
• Review, tidy and finalise notes promptly after each meeting.
• Work with Case Managers, who will coordinate meeting schedules and allocate work.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent listening, typing and written communication skills.
• Experience taking detailed notes in investigations, employee relations, legal proceedings or similarly sensitive meetings.
• The concentration to produce accurate notes during meetings lasting up to three hours.
• Confidence speaking up when clarification is needed.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage meeting and note completion deadlines.
• An understanding of confidentiality and the importance of an accurate record.

You’ll receive structured onboarding, beginning with observation of meetings, followed by supported note taking before moving into live support. Demand is highest in the UK afternoon and evening, so availability during that period is essential. The expected workload is approximately nine meetings per week, with additional time to review and finalise notes.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alternative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities:

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [e-mail] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

Axiom Global Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 11777468 Registered Office: Challoner House, 3rd Floor, 19-21 Clerkenwell Close, London, UK, EC1R 0AA.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.