Employee Relations Investigator
Maternity cover for a minimum of 9 months to mid-July 2026, possibly for 12 months to mid-October 2026.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country’s leading Fire and Rescue Services.
We serve a population of more than two million people spread over almost 800 square miles. We are an organisation where everyone is encouraged, trusted and supported to play their part in promoting safety and wellbeing across all communities in West Yorkshire.
We’re looking for a motivated Employee Relations Investigator to join our People and Culture Team to cover a period of maternity leave.
In this role you’ll work on a wide range of complex ER cases, including grievances, disciplinary investigations and appeals. This would suit someone who’s either gained employee relations through people management or has a keen interest in ER and HR and wants to build a career in this area of the business. It may also suit someone who is not currently working in HR but can demonstrate investigative skills and experience.
You don’t need to be an expert in ER and employment law; the team can help you with that. What’s more important to us is that you’re passionate about getting the right results for our colleagues and the wider business, are inquisitive, people centric and have great communication skills.
You will manage a caseload of multiple investigations, working both autonomously and collaboratively with fellow team members. Additionally, you will work with HR Business Partners, Senior Managers and Trade Unions and will interact with employees at all levels of the service, helping to build trust, understanding and transparency and instil confidence in our employee relations function.
We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly policies, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Job share applicants are welcome to apply.
We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.
The post is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of a current valid driving licence.
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We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.
WYFRS is a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer and have been rated ‘good’ by HMICFRS in all areas of our service.
