Employee Relations Investigator

About this role

In HR Shared Services (HRSS) the employee experience is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to deliver HR processes flawlessly and provide a high quality and responsive Employee Relations service to the company. Here at Capital One we call it Associate Relations (AR).

Were looking for an AR Investigator to investigate all types of employment complaints and provide proactive recommendations to HR business partners and business leaders on employee relations issues.

What youll do

• Investigate and resolve all types of employment complaints or conduct including harassment discrimination retaliation policy and process disputes appeals etc.

• Resolve manager and associate issues by acting as a consultant/coach through providing guidance on conflict and dispute resolution

• Thoroughly document investigation plans interviews summaries and recommendations in a timely high-quality manner

• Act as an objective and knowledgeable resource to work through challenging employment performance and policy issues

• Tailor and deliver communications in an effective measured way to help influence the right outcomes with stakeholders and mitigate risk

• Thoroughly investigate complaints while using good judgment to analyse evidence and make recommendations

• Act as role model and champion for Capital One Values

• Participate in internal projects that improve investigative processes

• Maintain procedural documentation templates and guidance to ensure consistent and efficient processes can be maintained.

What were looking for

• Strong employee relations experience specifically in managing investigations managing ER cases investigation and case management experience whether in a generalist or specialist role

• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and demonstrable experience of supporting employee relations issues (and relevant HR Qualifications such as CIPD Level 5 or above)

• Experience with dealing with ACAS / Employment Tribunals

• Consultation experience / worked in a unionised environment (desirable)

• Youll have project and/or change management experience and use your continuous improvement mindset to challenge how we work

• Youll have excellent attention to detail showing ability to break down complex problems and artfully push towards a solution

• Experience of partnering with and influencing senior stakeholders whilst being able to to present complex topics in a clear concise and compelling manner

• Impeccable judgment and ability to balance the needs of the organization leaders and associates. Know when to push and when to move on.

• Strong sense of when to operate independently and when to seek support on an issue adopting an appetite for learning in a fast-paced ever-changing environment

Where and how youll work

This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

Were big on collaboration and connection so youll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements and were open to talking about an arrangement that works for you.

Whats in it for you

• Bring us all this - and youll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation

• We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)

• Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme bonus generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave

• Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym subsidised restaurant mindfulness and music rooms. In London you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee caf

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are whatever you look like wherever you come from. We know its about what you do not just what you say. Thats why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in to name a few:

• REACH Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies

• OutFront to provide LGBTQ support for all associates

• Mind Your Mind signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all

• Women in Tech promoting an inclusive environment in tech

• EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders particularly for female talent in our industry

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