HR Officer (Investigations), Inverness - HGH18900

Highland Council; Inverness; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Council is looking for a dedicated HR Officer (Investigations) at their headquarters in Inverness. This permanent position involves conducting thorough investigations into employee misconduct, ensuring adherence to policies, and producing reports to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will hold a Professional Certification in HR, Law, or a related field, and have a commitment to fairness, with a salary range of £34,034 to £38,056 per annum.

Qualifications

• Professional Certification in HR, Law, or Business administration.
• Familiarity with employment law and Highland Council Policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into misconduct allegations.
• Produce clear reports and gather evidence.
• Maintain procedural fairness and policy adherence.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Commitment to procedural fairness

Evidence gathering

Education

Professional Certification in Human Resources

Law Degree

Business Administration Degree

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: HR Officer (Investigations)
Location: Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £34,034 - £38,056 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Details: Frances Smith Email: [e-mail]

Job Purpose: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to carry out thorough and impartial investigations into allegations of misconduct or breaches of conduct against employees. In this pivotal role, you'll gather and assess evidence, establish the facts, and produce clear reports that support informed decision-making. With a strong commitment to procedural fairness and adherence to policy, you'll help uphold the highest standards of conduct across our organisation.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Professional Certification within Human Resources, Law or Business administration or a related field.

Familiarity with employment law and the Highland Council Policies and procedures.