Employee Relations Investigator — Workplace Investigations Pro

Visitmonmouth; Freehold (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Monmouth County is seeking a full-time Employee Relations Investigator with 3 years of professional investigation experience. Must have working knowledge of state and federal employment law, including New Jersey Civil Service rules and the New Jersey Employer - Employee Relations Act.

You will conduct interviews, gather facts and evidence, analyze findings and prepare reports to support resolutions. The role emphasizes timely investigations, credibility determinations, testimony when needed, and

Qualifications

• Requires three (3) years of professional investigations experience.
• Working knowledge of State and Federal employment law including NJ Civil Service rules and the New Jersey Employer - Employee Relations Act.
• On-site position with no remote work provisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace investigations and interviews with relevant parties.
• Gather facts and evidence, analyze findings and make recommendations.
• Prepare specialized reports, memorandums and correspondence.
• Provide testimony as necessary and determine credibility.
• Recommend corrective actions and interventions to support employees and management.

Skills

Interviewing

Evidence gathering

Report writing

Credibility assessment

Job description

Monmouth County is seeking a full-time highly experienced, objective and empathetic Employee Relations Investigator with specific experience in matters of Employee Relations. Candidates must have a working knowledge of State and Federal employment law to include New Jersey Civil Service rules and the New Jersey Employer – Employee Relations Act. This position will manage and conduct timely workplace investigations consistent with County policy and procedure, State and Federal Employment Law and collective bargaining agreements. The successful candidate will have the skill and experience to conduct interviews, gather facts and evidence, analyze findings and make recommendations. The preparation of specialized reports, memorandums and correspondence is required. The application of consistent investigative practices should facilitate resolution strategies by following fact finding and preventing the escalation of workplace issues into formal disputes, complaints and/or litigation. Candidates will make determinations regarding credibility, gather and exam evidence, providing testimony as necessary. The recommendation of sound solutions, corrective action and intervention supporting employees and management through successful outcomes is essential.

The position requires three (3) years of professional office and/or field experience conducting investigations. Public Sector Labor Relations, Human Resources, preferred investigative experience.

Monmouth County is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and eligible dependents, enrollment in the NJ State Pension, and professional development opportunities.

Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions for work remotely.