Remote HR Consultant

Description:

REMOTE HR CONSULTANT

Infinity Fitness Dawlish is an independent gym in Dawlish, Devon, offering 24/7 gym access, group classes and personal training. Our motto is "All levels, one goal".

We have a number of employee relations cases and data requests that need dedicated, impartial HR support. This role will take ownership of them, see each one through to a fair and compliant outcome, and leave us with clear records and processes.

Key responsibilities

Disciplinaries

* Manage internal disciplinary cases from start to finish, in line with company policy and the Acas Code of Practice

* Carry out fair, impartial investigations, including interviewing staff and witnesses and gathering evidence

* Write clear investigation reports with findings and recommendations

* Prepare invitation letters, arrange hearings and advise or support the hearing manager

* Issue outcome letters and keep accurate case records

Appeals

* Manage disciplinary and grievance appeals, making sure they are heard by someone independent of the original decision

* Review the original process and evidence, and carry out further investigation where needed

* Arrange and minute appeal meetings, and prepare final outcome letters

Subject access requests (SARs)

* Log and respond to subject access requests within the one-month legal deadline under UK GDPR

* Search for, collate and review personal data held across our systems, including email, membership and HR records

* Redact third-party and exempt information, and prepare clear, compliant responses

* Keep a SAR log and flag any data protection risks

General

* Give practical HR advice to directors and managers on the cases above

* Keep all information strictly confidential and securely stored

* Provide a short weekly update on case progress

* Recommend improvements to our disciplinary, appeals and SAR processes, and hand over all records at the end of the contract

Skills and experience

Essential

* Proven experience running disciplinary investigations, hearings and appeals

* Experience handling subject access requests under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018

* Sound working knowledge of UK employment law and the Acas Code of Practice

* Excellent report writing and note-taking skills

* Able to stay impartial, handle sensitive matters calmly and keep strict confidentiality

* Organised and able to manage several cases at once to tight deadlines

Desirable

* CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards it)

* Experience in leisure, fitness, hospitality or another small-business setting

* Experience with redaction tools and HR or membership software