Employee Relations Investigator & Training Lead

Socket.dev; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks an experienced investigator to lead employee relations investigations across the academic and medical enterprises in South Florida. The role involves planning investigations, interviewing sources, and drafting responses, with strict confidentiality and timely handling.

Requirements include a Master’s degree, JD preferred, and a minimum of five years’ experience. Onsite presence is essential; University offers competitive salaries and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required; Juris Doctor highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in conducting employment investigations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Prepares investigative plans identifying the bases and issues involved, including the scope of the investigation; potential sources of evidence; individuals to be interviewed.
• Investigates internal and external complaints/charges involving employee relations matters within established timelines.
• Prepares responses to external charges and internal complaints for review and approval by supervisor.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of job-related legislation, regulations, and guidance to provide professional consultation and assistance to managers, supervisors, staff, faculty, and students.
• Provides support, guidance, and training to individuals on employee relations, and delivers training to HR partners on various HR topics and practices.
• Manages and administers a broad range of tasks, including resolving complaints, counseling individuals on University’s policies and procedures.
• Liaises with other functional units within Human Resources on various matters.
• Assists in the management of the department’s case management system, including entry, follow-up and closure of case files in an accurate and compliant manner.
• Conducts all aspects of the job with confidentiality and sensitivity to employee and organizational data.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and safeguards University assets.
• Position requires onsite/local presence across South Florida.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Juris Doctor highly preferred

Job description

The University of Miami seeks an experienced investigator to lead employee relations investigations across the academic and medical enterprises in South Florida. The role involves planning investigations, interviewing sources, and drafting responses, with strict confidentiality and timely handling.

Requirements include a Master’s degree, JD preferred, and a minimum of five years’ experience. Onsite presence is essential; University offers competitive salaries and benefits.