At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impartial investigations into employee relations matters and ensure fair processes.
- Company: Join Wilson James, a key player in the UK's infrastructure projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on fairness, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in workplace culture and employee wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Experience in employee relations and strong knowledge of UK employment law.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are looking for a highly skilled Investigations Manager – Employee Relations to join our People team at Hinkley Point C, one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. This is an important position for someone with strong employee‑relations experience who is comfortable working in a unionised environment and can carry out fair, balanced, and well‑structured workplace investigations.
You will be responsible for gathering and reviewing evidence, meeting with employees and witnesses, preparing clear investigation reports, and ensuring all processes are consistent, transparent, and aligned with employment legislation. You will also support improvements to our case‑management processes and contribute to organisational learning through high‑quality reporting and analysis.
As our Investigations Manager, you will:
- Carry out thorough, impartial investigations into ER matters, including disciplinary, grievance, bullying, harassment and conduct cases
- Gather, review and assess information objectively, producing clear and well‑reasoned investigation reports
- Ensure investigations follow WJ and client policies as well as UK employment law
- Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with GDPR
- Support improvements to case‑management systems, tools and reporting
- Identify patterns in ER activity and contribute to policy development
- Provide guidance to managers on investigation procedures and good practice
- Assist with training to help build ER capability across the workforce
- Promote fairness, inclusion and consistency across all investigation activity
- Work collaboratively with HR colleagues and operational teams
Requirements:
- CIPD Level 5 (qualified or working towards)
- CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test (required prior to start)
- Proven experience managing complex ER cases in a unionised, regulated or high‑risk environment
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
- Skilled in conducting investigations and writing clear, structured reports
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to challenge, influence and build trust
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- High level of organisation and ability to manage competing priorities
- Calm, resilient and able to handle sensitive situations with professionalism
- Competent user of Microsoft Office and HR systems
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Investigations Manager - Employee Relations employer: EDF Energy
Wilson James is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Hinkley Point C, one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide opportunities for growth and training in employee relations, while fostering a culture of fairness, inclusion, and collaboration. Our focus on high-quality reporting and analysis not only enhances your professional skills but also contributes to meaningful organisational improvements.
