Independent Employee Relations Investigation Support
Whether you’re managing a grievance, disciplinary, appeal or complex workplace issue, we provide experienced, independent investigators who can step in quickly when internal HR capacity is stretched
Is your team carrying too much?
When demand outweighs capacity, investigations can become delayed, inconsistent or difficult to manage effectively
Employee relations work is essential, but it can quickly consumer significant HR resource
Many organisations contact us because:
Their HR team is already stretched
Invesigations are becoming difficult to prioritise
They need an independent perspective
A senior employee is involved
Internal timescales are at risk
The volume of casework has increased unexpectedly
When should you bring in external support?
External support isn’t always about capability. Often it’s about capacity, independence or risk management
We are here for you from beginning to end
Employee relations issues can have a significant impact on individuals, managers and organisations. Having the right support can make the difference between a well-managed process and one that creates unnecessary risk, delay or escalation.
Our experienced investigators provide independent, professional support throughout the entire journey, giving you confidence that your case is being handled fairly, objectively and efficiently.
Every investigation is different.
We scale our support according to:
Number of witnesses
Complexity of allegations
Volume of evidence
Organisational risk
Seniority of those involved
This allows organisations to access the right level of support without committing to permanent additional resource
Guide to help you understand the potential size of investigation
Why organisations choose us to deliver Employee Relations
Independent & Impartial - Objective investigations with no internal bias
Qualified Investigators - CIPD qualified practitioners with extensive employee relations experience
Fast Turnaround - Dedicated resource means investigations progress without unnecessary delay
Reduced Internal Burden - Robust and defensible investigation processes reducing risk
Flexible Capacity - Resourcing scaled to your workload and organisational needs
Confidential & Secure - Professional handling of sensitive employee information
Clarity on Pricing - clear communication on pricing rationale and break down of hours
We don’t just stop at investigations, we can help you reduce future ER demand
We don't just help organisations resolve employee relations issues. We also help managers develop the confidence and capability to prevent unnecessary escalation in the future
PREVENT FUTURE ESCALATION
DEVELOP MANAGER CAPABILITY
RESOLVE TODAY’S ISSUES
We aim to be upfront and clear with our pricing and fees.
The resource level is matched to the complexity, risk and organisation need of each case.
For clarity each case involves:
£250 case opening fee
Upfront 10-hour payment
Monthly invoicing
Travel where applicable
VAT applies
Employee relations investigations can absorb significant time, create competing priorities and require a level of independence that is difficult to achieve internally. That's why many organisations choose to bring in external support — not because their HR team can't do it, but because there are times when it makes sense not to.
3 Simple steps to getting the right help
hello@proaction-hr.co.uk
01962-217338
It’s a problem when Employee Relations cases become too much
