Employee Relations Investigator Jobs

The Role:

Hybrid Position open in Austin, TX. Candidate must be local and available to work at this location, when needed.

The Employee Relations Investigator will perform investigations of misconduct, and/or violations of policy. The Investigator will work closely with the HR Policy and Compliance & Special Investigations leadership in investigative efforts of suspected violations including, but not limited to, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, and violations of our Winning with Integrity policy.

Subject Matter Requirements:

• Collaborate with Policy team ongoing on items such as determining necessary proactive training efforts and equity in employment action
• Work cross functionally with HR, Audit, Security, Operations, and other constituencies
• Communicate investigation results clearly and timely to all constituencies.
• Develop investigative plans; execute and document work in accordance with professional standards

Department Overview:

As a member of the HR Policy and Investigations team, you will strive to be a role model for the Company by supporting the delivery of high-performance services with high integrity. The HR Policy and Investigations teams’ objectives are to deliver timely, best-in-class business advisory and services in close collaboration with business partners to accomplish their objectives while simultaneously protecting GM’s high standards of HR, legal, ethical, and financial integrity. Each member of this team, including Managers, are expected to adhere to these standards:

· Workplace and Product Safety

· Compliance & Ethics

· Strategic Partnering

· Responsive & Accountable

· Real-time Transparency and Communication

· Superior Work Product Quality

· Strong Work Ethic

· Controlling Costs

· Company and Industry Knowledge

· Teamwork

Additional

Qualifications:

• Ability to identify and develop sources of information relative to the subject of the investigation
• Ability to conduct research using multiple information and data sources
• Knowledge and understanding of automotive industry environment and business needs is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills used to build rapport with all parties involved
• Maintain open, honest, and timely communication with personnel involved in investigations/projects
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information is maintained
• Perform investigations of alleged misconduct at the direction of Leadership
• Ability to investigate objectively
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Recommend changes in investigative process to improve efficiency/effectiveness while maintaining the highest quality standards
• Ability to collaborate, build relationships, gain credibility, and partner effectively with others up and down a matrixed organization
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Office suite
• Managerial courage demonstrated through effective, direct, and respectful communication
• Aptitude for critical thinking and succinctly presenting the best course of action
• Conduct effective informational and interrogatory interviews
• Bachelor's degree and/or m inimum of 5 years of professional experience in HR, Legal or Security
• Evaluate systems of internal control and related procedures
• Strong verbal and written communications

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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