Senior Employee Relations Investigator & Policy Strategist

UMass Med School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Investigator/Consultant to guide and support employee relations matters, investigate complex issues, and ensure policy and legal compliance across the campus.

The role involves advising managers, preparing fact-finding reports, and partnering with HR to advance organizational initiatives while minimizing legal risk and ensuring fair decision-making.

Qualifications

• Five years of employee relations experience including conducting complex workplace investigations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to influence management at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive investigation reports and provide credible HR guidance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex internal investigations regarding potential misconduct and policy violations.
• Prepare comprehensive fact-finding reports and position statements for complaints filed with state and federal agencies.
• Advise and influence management on employee relations decisions and support HR strategy implementation.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Policy interpretation

HR guidance

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

JD or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

PeopleSoft

HRIS

Job description

UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Investigator/Consultant to guide and support employee relations matters, investigate complex issues, and ensure policy and legal compliance across the campus.

The role involves advising managers, preparing fact-finding reports, and partnering with HR to advance organizational initiatives while minimizing legal risk and ensuring fair decision-making.