Employment Compliance Investigative Analyst

Sdccdjobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Diego Community College District is seeking an Employment Compliance Investigative Analyst for the People, Culture, and Technology Services Division. The role conducts workplace investigations, prepares reports, and supports administrative hearings, with an emphasis on labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities include guiding managers on personnel matters, upholding confidentiality, and researching Education Code and Government Code provisions to address

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in employment, labor, industrial relations, business, public administration, law, or related field and five years of HR or labor-relations experience
• Preferred: Juris Doctor or Master’s degree in HR, Business, or Public Administration
• Proven knowledge of federal and state employment, labor, and education laws
• Experience conducting or assisting with workplace investigations and administrative hearings
• Experience interacting with union stewards or representatives
• Experience providing guidance to managers on personnel matters
• Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements and employment policies
• Experience administering discipline and due process, including drafting counseling and improvement plans
• Experience in educational/public sector environments preferred but not required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace investigations and prepare investigative reports
• Assist with administrative hearings and due‑process actions
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements, employment policies, and labor laws
• Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on personnel matters and discipline procedures
• Support union stewards and other stakeholders in resolving workplace issues
• Contribute to development of performance‑management documents and improvement plans
• Research Education Code, Government Code, and other regulations to address labor‑relations issues
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards during investigations

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Cultural competency

Labor-relations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in employment, labor, or related field

Juris Doctor or Master’s in HR/Public Admin (preferred)

Job description

Employment Compliance Investigative Analyst

People, Culture, and Technology Services Division, San Diego Community College District
Location: 3375 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, 92108
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; may require schedule adjustments

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace investigations and prepare investigative reports
• Assist with administrative hearings and due‑process actions
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements, employment policies, and state/federal labor laws
• Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on personnel matters and discipline procedures
• Support union stewards, representatives, and other stakeholders in resolving workplace issues
• Contribute to the development and delivery of performance‑management documents and improvement plans
• Research Education Code, Government Code, and other relevant regulations to address labor‑relations issues
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards during investigations

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in employment, labor, industrial relations, business, public administration, law, or related field and five years of progressively responsible HR or labor‑relations experience
• Preferred: Juris Doctor, Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Public Administration
• Proven knowledge of federal and state employment, labor, and education laws
• Experience conducting or assisting with workplace investigations and administrative hearings
• Experience interacting with union stewards or representatives
• Experience providing guidance to managers and supervisors on personnel matters
• Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements and employment policies
• Experience in administering discipline and due process, including drafting counseling, disciplinary documents, performance evaluations, and improvement plans
• Prior experience within an educational institution or public entity preferred but not required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Required Documents

• Resume
• Three professional references
• Official college transcripts (if applicable)
• Certificate of Tuberculosis Examination (initial and periodic renewal)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States (I‑9 documentation)
• Live Scan fingerprint clearance
• New‑hire processing appointment attendance

Optional Documents

• Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• Foreign degree evaluation (if applicable)
• Licenses, certificates, or credentials

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The San Diego Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates, including those from historically underrepresented groups.

Link to full position description: https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/HumanResources/classification/descriptions/Confidential/Investigative%20Analyst.pdf

EEO/Diversity/Non‑Discrimination Policies: https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx