Employee Relations Investigator (One Year Only)

Description

Serves as a part of the Division's employee relations response team to support a culture of respect that is free from all forms of misconduct, harassment, and retaliation; investigates sensitive and confidential allegations of gross misconduct and criminal conduct by employees or candidates for employment; assesses and investigates allegations involving race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, and marital status; provides systematic case management, ensuring that documentation is comprehensive, complete, and accurate; manages compliance with non-discrimination, anti-harassment, and misconduct laws and regulations; acts as an expert consultant to advise and support employees, families, management, and staff regarding the investigation process and procedure.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil rights, human resources, law, criminal justice, compliance, business management, or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience in investigation.
• Knowledge of current state and federal laws and regulations related to labor law compliance to include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, and other applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of best practices and methodologies for conducting investigations, fact-finding, and investigative interviewing.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
• Skill in or knowledge of conflict resolution and/or mediation.
• Ability to assess and negotiate complex, highly sensitive situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, remain impartial, and work under stress and tight deadlines.
• Ability to provide subject matter expert advice on complex issues.
• Ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with culturally diverse employees, families, management, staff, and outside government agencies.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and/or present information to groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.