HR Advisor – Grievance & Investigations (Temp)

Essential Employment; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking an HR Officer for a temporary, full‑time role in Dorchester. You will manage grievance cases from initial concern through to resolution and support investigations into employee relations matters with thoroughness and impartiality.

You will provide HR guidance to managers on workplace disputes, assist with formal grievance meetings and appeals, and liaise with staff, unions, and stakeholders while maintaining accurate records and management information on grievance

Qualifications

• Experience in handling grievance cases or employee relations.
• Ability to conduct impartial investigations and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate grievance cases from initial concern through to resolution.
• Support and undertake thorough, impartial, and timely investigations into employee relations matters, including the preparation of investigation reports.
• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers on informal and formal workplace disputes, disagreements and conflicts.
• Support managers (and appointed investigating officers) in conducting formal grievance meetings and appeals.
• Liaise with employees, Trade Unions, staff associations, and stakeholders as required.
• Ensure and maintain accurate records and produce management information relating to grievance cases.

Skills

Grievance management

Investigation reporting

Job description

Essential Employment is seeking an HR Officer for a temporary, full‑time role in Dorchester. You will manage grievance cases from initial concern through to resolution and support investigations into employee relations matters with thoroughness and impartiality.

You will provide HR guidance to managers on workplace disputes, assist with formal grievance meetings and appeals, and liaise with staff, unions, and stakeholders while maintaining accurate records and management information on grievance