Employee Relations Specialist, Investigations
- Employer
- Georgetown University
- Location
- Washington D.C
- Closing date
- May 31, 2019
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- Industry
- Education
- Function
- Management
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
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Employee Relations Specialist, Investigations - Department of Human Resources
The Employee Relations Specialist, for Investigations (ER Investigator) will report to the University Director for Employee Relations & Engagement. This position is responsible for conducting incident and disciplinary investigations and departmental administrative reviews, as well as review and access witness reports, incident reports, statements, and other workplace reports and findings submitted by departments, managers or staff to determine if policy violations have occurred; and issues reports with official findings and proposed solutions to resolve matters of concern. Duties include but are not limited to:
Internal Investigations
- Conducts investigations into reported employee workplace behavior which may result in progressive discipline.
- Leads and/or assists and provides guidance to departmental investigators engaged in incident investigations.
- Coordinates with University partners including, but not limited to, IDEAA, the Office of General Counsel, Internal Audit and others on complex matters, and/or matters identified by the University Director for Employee Relations and Engagement.
Training
- Creates and conducts comprehensive live and electronic training for University employees, department managers, and divisions on matters related to employee relations, progressive discipline and performance management.
Reviews Investigative Reports
- Reviews all investigation reports into workplace behavior which could lead to progressive discipline, as requested by the University Director for Employee Relations and Engagement, with respect to findings and reports of investigations.
Committee Participation
- Serves on relevant University committees, representing HR and the Employee Relations team. Completes other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate specialization
- Three to six years of appropriate HR, investigatory, or equivalent experience is required
- Knowledge of HR policies and practices, labor relations law and practice, state and federal wage, hour laws, and FLSA
- Demonstrated proficiency in the application of HR policies and practices
- Strong investigatory skills
- Attention to accuracy and detail
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to interface and effectively communicate with various levels of management
- Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of professionalism
- Ability to relate to a culturally diverse university community; and to work well under stressful conditions
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters in related field
- Higher education experience
- Familiarity with Work Day
Salary Hiring Range: $75,000 - $80,000
Company
Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international, research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on its three campuses in Washington, DC.
Georgetown University is a leading employer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and offers prospective employees an opportunity to work with the best and the brightest in a caring, diverse and intellectually stimulating campus environment. The University is world renowned for its academic and research programs which provide our faculty and staff with unprecedented career challenges and growth opportunities. Enjoy working with our students and professional colleagues who are proud of their accomplishments and strive to be leaders in their respective fields.
Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY OFFERS ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS, INCLUDING A TUITION ASSISTANCE PLAN.
- Website
- http://www.georgetown.edu/
- Telephone
- 2026872008
- Location
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37th & O Streets, NW
Suite 1200A
Washington
DC
20057
US
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