Job Details

Under the general supervision of the Employee Relations Manager and Deputy Title IX Coordinator, this position is the lead investigator that will have the primary responsibility to conduct and manage workplace investigations (carry out investigatory interviews; prepare comprehensive reports of investigations, findings, recommendations for appropriate action) and assists Manager of ER when needed/necessary as a back-up when Manager is absent and also on assigned tasks and projects.

Demonstrated knowledge of employee conduct management. Ability to apply policy knowledge to training, and relay processes and guidelines to various stakeholders;

Excellent Listening skills: able to apply effective listening techniques; ability to gather, clarify, and apply information transmitted verbally, while exhibiting a genuine interest toward the speaker;
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, as well as collaborate in a team environment;

Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect and apply data, establish and analyze facts, draw valid conclusions, and recommend management interventions and work plans to solve complex problems and issues;

Ability to build consensus, navigate political situations, build coalitions, meditate and apply non-adversarial problem-solving approaches to resolve problems;

Strong analytical skills to interpret and evaluate complex issues;

Ability to multi-task and drive multiple projects;

Ability to work independently while dealing with ambiguity, coping with change and shifting gears comfortably without having the total picture;

Ability to stay current with laws, rules, and regulations related to employee relations;

Demonstrated ability to deal with confidential information;

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a cohesive team;

Ability to plan and organize workload to meet time deadlines.

5 years of professional level experience in Employee Relations including experience conducting workplace investigations from intake to resolution. At least one year of lead or supervisory experience

Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Bachelors degree in human resources, business administration or related field of study. Equivalent work experience can be substituted for this degree requirement.

Experience conducting trauma-informed intake and case screening meetings;

Conflict resolution training or experience (for example, alternative dispute resolution/or mediation certification);

1-3 years of Title IX/VAWA/Clery Act experience in the education context;

Masters degree or higher in relevant field of study.