Assistant Vice President People Team Investigations

We are one growing team with one powerful goal — and as a global leader in education, we strive for a workforce that reflects the individual differences of our learning community. We believe that our employees can be their best selves when they can be their true selves. That is why we’re committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion in which all our employees feel welcomed, valued and empowered. Together, we will shape the future of education by transforming lives beginning with yours.
Our Workforce Is Expanding Beyond New Hampshire!
We have remote work opportunities available in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the VP, you will lead the People Team’s investigative function and build out the appropriate best practices and infrastructure needed to support a best in class investigative function to ensure SNHU’s culture of promoting a climate where employees feel heard, respected and valued. You will lead a small team and have oversight over internal investigations, primarily involving University employees who allege discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct and policy violations. You will also manage your own caseload of investigations. You will ensure that all matters are investigated thoughtfully, objectively and thoroughly and that results are documented and communicated timely and with care to partners. We are looking for an established leader who is passionate about investigations and who enjoys working with high degree of collaboration.
You'll Get To

• Create a roadmap for the People Investigation Team by building out a plan, timelines, internal infrastructure, and best practices necessary to support this growing area which ensures an inclusive and equitable environment;
• Collaborate with University stakeholders related to informal conflict resolution, remedial action, interim measures before and during investigations, investigation activities, outcomes and further response following investigations.
• Ensure that all work promotes inclusion and equity according to SNHU’s DEI plan.
• Ensure cases and related matters and files are tracked by the calendar and fiscal years, and ensures regular audits are conducted;
• Using appropriate audit processes, ensure that investigations work aligns with processes and protocols;
• Provide consultation and education to team and members of the University community regarding discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation concerns, and available resources for support and assistance in addressing and resolving concerns;
• Oversee investigations to ensure investigative process is followed and manage your own caseload of investigations, including those that are more complex;
• May assist with the grievance process, and specifically review grievance responses and ensure legal review and appropriate maintenance and tracking of grievance materials.
• Work with multiple University partners, including other members of the People Team, the University’s Legal Team, and the Title IX/Equity Officer, with a high level of collaboration.
• Identifies training needs and opportunities and can create training to groups of different sizes and in different modalities (i.e. remote/online, in-person etc.).
• Create SOPs, protocols, processes with appropriate Service level agreements to ensure that the investigative process is documented in writing and systematically followed by the team;
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Using a data-focus, review case information to identify trends and report to stakeholders periodically (at least quarterly);
• Identify and recommend appropriate systems and requirements;

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have successful depth and breadth in a range of areas, including general HR, local, state and federal employment laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and the ADA) and collaborative work dynamics in a complex organization that is shaping change.
• Must be able to create reports having end-user to advanced skill set.
• Highly experienced working with diverse populations.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree, JD, SPHR level certification.
• Must be well-versed in data base systems and software at the user level and in other HR related technologies and systems.
• Must have exceptional judgment.
• At least 5 years’ experience being in a leadership role.
• Minimum of seven years of HR experience involving employee relations, which includes handling investigations and with at least 5 years’ experience being in a leadership role.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Will provide a writing sample of an investigative report.

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Are Benefits Important to You?
We offer exceptional benefits, many available starting on the first day of employment:
Anthem BlueCross affordable, low-deductible Medical insurance available on day one
Low to no-cost Dental, Vision and Life Insurance options
5 weeks of Paid Time Off that starts accruing on day one & Paid Holidays
A Retirement Plan with a 9% Employer Funded annual contribution
Tuition Benefits with family offerings
Who Are We?
SNHU employees are a team in every sense. Separately, we understand that each individual brings unique experiences, perspectives and ideas to create a vibrant work environment. Together we share common values of honesty, acceptance and accountability working as a unified force toward a common goal: to transform the lives of learners. By joining our team, you join us in our vision. Together, we’ll shape the future of education by transforming lives—beginning with yours.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Remote work disclaimer
Please note that this is a remote eligible position. At SNHU, we ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace at a fixed location within the United States (in one of the approved states as reflected above) that is free of distractions and dependencies.
Please note that a background check is required for employment.