Senior Ethics Investigations Specialist

PG&E; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E is seeking an Expert Ethics Programs Investigator to conduct thorough, objective investigations into employee misconduct and policy violations. The role involves planning investigations, writing clear reports, and communicating outcomes to stakeholders.

You will mentor other investigators and contribute to policy updates while supporting a Speak Up culture. The position is hybrid, based in Oakland, with potential meetings at San Ramon office or other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Law, Journalism, Psychology, Public Policy or related field or equivalent experience
• 7 years of relevant Human Resources (e.g., employee relations) or equivalent experience
• 5 years of Human Resource employee investigations or equivalent experience
• Advanced Degree in Business, Law, Communications or related field or equivalent experience preferred
• HR Certification (e.g., SHRM-CSP) desirable
• Experience with employment law (e.g., paralegal, attorney) beneficial
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to learn case management database systems
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and dissect complex issues
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with other departments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and interviews of individuals who raise concerns, handling highly sensitive matters
• Independently conduct investigations into employee complaints and policy violations, often with significant complexity
• Develop and implement investigation plans applying HR, Ethics, Compliance and Legal policies
• Analyze evidence to determine if misconduct occurred and prepare written reports
• Communicate findings to stakeholders and explain policies and outcomes
• Coach and guide leaders on policies, investigation practices and risk management
• Maintain accurate intake and investigation notes in the electronic case management system
• Interpret internal policies and relevant laws (EEO, fraud, compliance)
• Develop and update internal policies related to EEO, misconduct, and investigations
• Mentor other investigators and lead special projects (training, process improvements)
• Manage project teams and case management protocols
• Identify, analyze, and communicate investigation metrics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Interviewing

Investigations

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Ethical conduct

Cross-functional collaboration

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business Admin, Law, Journalism, Psychology, Public Policy)

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Case management systems

Job description

PG&E is seeking an Expert Ethics Programs Investigator to conduct thorough, objective investigations into employee misconduct and policy violations. The role involves planning investigations, writing clear reports, and communicating outcomes to stakeholders.

You will mentor other investigators and contribute to policy updates while supporting a Speak Up culture. The position is hybrid, based in Oakland, with potential meetings at San Ramon office or other sites as needed.