HR Investigation Coordinator

Act Up or Secondment or Fixed Term Contract opportunity for Birmingham Council employees

6 month Fixed Term Contract for non-Birmingham Council employees.

Grade A - £24,796 - £27,254

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Join us as an HR Investigations Coordinator and play a vital role in ensuring employee relations cases run smoothly, efficiently and professionally. You’ll provide essential administrative and logistical support to the ER Investigations team coordinating interviews, hearings and case activity that underpins fair and timely outcomes. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys organising complex schedules and takes pride in delivering high‑quality, confidential support.

You’ll be the central point of contact for employees, managers, ER colleagues and trade union representatives, helping cases progress with clarity and sensitivity. From managing documentation to arranging venues and capturing key meeting notes, your work will directly support the integrity and effectiveness of the HR investigations process. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline case management and strengthen administrative practices.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating interviews and hearings — organising logistics, scheduling participants and ensuring smooth case progression.
Managing case documentation — collating, distributing and securely storing all relevant papers.
Recording meetings and hearings — capturing accurate, professional notes to support decision‑making.
Maintaining case records and databases — tracking deadlines, next steps and progress updates.
Acting as a key point of contact — providing timely updates and coordinating with employees, managers, ER colleagues and TU reps.
Supporting process improvements — suggesting enhancements to administrative and case management workflows.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team <Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk>

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Job Description and Person Specification

4070 - HR Investigations Coordinator JDPS.pdf