Senior HR Investigator

As a Senior HR Investigator, you will be responsible for leading our most complex and high-risk cases, including those which may have been investigated previously by an HR Investigator. You will scope, plan and complete a thorough, fair, and comprehensive investigation ensuring ACAS guidelines and company processes and policies are adhered to throughout, with investigations being concluded in appropriate timescales for all involved. When drawing your conclusions, you will also make recommendations regarding whether there is a case to answer and / or another appropriate follow up action.

What you will do;

• Support and manage the most complex people issues in line with company policy and law, including investigating cases that may have previously been investigated by an HR Investigator
• Effectively and sensitively, interact and communicate with individuals involved in a case, managing the expectations of business leaders, and affected employees
• Be prepared to attend Employment Tribunals to present evidence collected as an independent Investigator when evidence is critical to defend a claim
• Provide constructive and impactful feedback to colleagues within the HRI team to foster growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Act as a point of escalation for key stakeholders on HRI activity
• Work in close partnership with our legal team/s to advise the business areas on possible litigation and / or settlement conversations / negotiations
• When appropriate, also engage and consult with other partners including, ER and HR colleagues, Group Compliance, and Group Security.
• Deputise for HRI Manager as / when required e.g. attending senior stakeholder meetings across group
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives, to maximise efficiency and effectiveness
• Proactively identity trends and themes to develop strategies that will mitigate risks
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for all HRI activity and Coach, train, and develop the wider HRI team
• On the day management and allocation of Admin resource

What you will bring;

• At least 1.5-2 years’ experience conducting employee relations investigations
• Strong working knowledge of employment law
• Proven ability to lead the most complex HR investigations, produce detailed and high-quality investigation reports and outcome letters efficiently
• The ability to support, coach and develop more junior colleagues in this area
• Experience of providing risk-based advice and guidance in relation to complex investigation outputs
• Experience of supporting without prejudice discussions
• Experience of supporting litigation cases, alongside Legal
• Excellent planning and organisation skills with a proven ability to prioritise, multitask, navigate ambiguity, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Be able to demonstrate excellent relationship building in challenging situations, demonstrating strong and clear communication (written and verbal) skills and diplomacy
• Proactive approach to assessing / resolving issues strategically; anticipating consequences / risks and navigating around unforeseen obstacles.

Team Overview:

Human Resources 

Our HR team is all about making Sky a great place to work that’s both fair and inclusive for our people. We do OUR best to help everyone be at THEIR best! From hiring fantastic people to offering great benefits, from supporting learning and careers to making sure everyone gets paid on time – it all makes a difference. We want our people to have everything they need to design incredible products, build outstanding TV, deliver the best customer service and much, much, more. 

The Rewards: 

There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: 

·       Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place 

·       A generous pension package 

·       Private healthcare 

·       Discounted mobile and broadband 

·       Access a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiences 

How You'll Work: 

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. 

Your Office Base:

Osterley 

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers. 

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. 

Or Livingston Watermark House 

Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston North train station and the town centre. Plus there’s onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. 

Inclusion: 

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all,  and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 

Why wait? 

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.