Senior Investigator, Employee Relations & Compliance

State of Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Washington, Department of Social and Health Services, invites an Employee Relations Unit Investigator to join the Human Resources Division in the Office of the Secretary. The role conducts complex and routine investigations, providing leadership with expert guidance to ensure fair, compliant processes across a large public service agency.

Ideal candidates bring seven years of professional experience in HR consultation or investigations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• At least seven years of paid professional experience in HR consultation and/or managing HR staff.
• Experience conducting investigations into employee misconduct and/or civil rights investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support routine and complex workplace investigations into policy violations concerning all forms of employee misconduct, discrimination, and harassment.
• Create investigation plans and schedule and conduct investigative interviews necessary to present key findings of fact.
• Review, request, and analyze evidence obtained through verbal and written statements, records, video, various electronic data and other available forensic documentation
• Collect and objectively analyze evidence as it relates to policies and procedures.
• Correlate alleged behavior with applicable policies.
• Prepare clear, concise, well-organized investigative reports outlining facts and providing analysis to support consistent, fair, and legally compliant decision-making.
• Maintain confidential data and information as required by applicable laws and DSHS policies.
• Maintain timely records of investigation status using program approved software and systems.
• Provide information and analysis to support a determination of appropriate corrective action and/or agency-wide risk-mitigation.
• Provide training, coaching, and technical guidance to programs and HRD partners.
• Adhere to and promote consistent and timely investigation practices.
• Provide input for continuous process improvement and protocols designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of employee relations investigations.
• Work collaboratively with team members, union partners, employee relations leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Investigations

HR consultation

Legal/Investigation

Data analysis

Written communication

Collaboration

Civil rights laws

Job description

The State of Washington, Department of Social and Health Services, invites an Employee Relations Unit Investigator to join the Human Resources Division in the Office of the Secretary. The role conducts complex and routine investigations, providing leadership with expert guidance to ensure fair, compliant processes across a large public service agency.

Ideal candidates bring seven years of professional experience in HR consultation or investigations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to