Lead Specialist, Ethics and Compliance

National Grid; Canterbury; Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Canterbury is seeking a Lead Specialist in Ethics and Compliance. This role involves conducting workplace investigations, preparing detailed reports, and fostering a culture of compliance. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in investigations, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree. This hybrid role offers a salary range of $138k - $162k annually for candidates in Brooklyn, with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in conducting workplace investigations.
• Ability to establish rapport and lead with empathy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and triage for enquiries and allegations.
• Execute Ethics Investigations following best practices.
• Prepare high-quality investigation reports.

Skills

Workplace investigations

Empathy in leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Knowledge of employment law

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Employee Relations, JD

Job description

About us

At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a Lead Specialist, Ethics and Compliance and be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

Unleash your superpower and bring energy to life.

National Grid is hiring a Lead Specialist, Ethics and Compliance. This role can be based in our Brooklyn, NY or Waltham, Massachusetts offices. This is a hybrid role, with a mix of office and remote work.

Job Purpose

Specialist Investigator and member of the US Ethics Team reporting to the Head of US Ethics Investigations. Responsible for execution of Ethics Investigations including participation in triage, and execution of end to end investigation process including data collection and review, interviews, investigative procedures, recommendations for dispositions, and reporting. Work closely with case managers to provide regular updates on status and findings.

Key Accountabilities

• Work with the Ethics team to conduct intake and triage for contacts, enquiries and allegations from internal and external sources and record in the case management system (GRC);
• Execute Ethics Investigations in line with best practices and our internal standards;
• Prepare high quality investigation reports with supporting evidence and recommendations;
• Help facilitate a "safe-to-say" culture where employees feel comfortable to raise ethics and compliance concerns;
  • Where appropriate, coordinate with SMEs to conduct investigations (e.g., Labor Relations, Security, etc.) in managing Ethics cases including, but not limited to, obtaining case updates, reviewing reports and supporting documentation, and ensuring complete and accurate case records are held in the case management system; and
• Recommend enhancements to the Ethics Investigations process where appropriate and adopt a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree (preferred) in Human Resources, Employee Relations, JD, or other related field
• 5+ years of progressive and extensive experience in conducting workplace investigations
• Ability to lead with empathy and quickly establish positive rapport to facilitate investigations
• Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with other key functions (Legal, HR, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management skills and ability to manage complex cases
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment law a plus
• Experience with Union and Non-Union organizations a plus
• Travel required as needed

More Information

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Salary

$138k - $162k a year in Brooklyn, NY.

$129k - $152k a year in Waltham, MA.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144 .

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.