Respectful Workplace Investigator Jobs

Summary “PLEASE NOTE: Location: Remote/Flexible. Global applicants encouraged to apply."

The Respectful Workplace Investigator will be responsible for leading investigations relating to potential Harassment, Discrimination, Bullying, Retaliation and Labor Law violations including Wage & Hours disputes in their respective region. This role will report to the Respectful Workplace Investigations Leader in the GE Vernova Compliance function.

Essential Responsibilities

• Where appropriate, and in consultation with L&E and HR, make recommendations as to corrective actions.
• Lead investigations of Respectful Workplace policy concerns raised through the open reporting system
• Provide briefings to senior leaders on investigative matters as required.
• In partnership with Labor & Employment, understand and apply applicable legal and policy requirements pertaining to the conduct of investigations including in areas involving employee interviews and relevant labor and employment requirements.
• Partner with legal and HR community to understand trends or changing legal requirements
• Provide regular updates on the status of cases to business stakeholders. Conduct prompt, thorough and complex investigations, including conducting interviews with concern raisers, witnesses and subjects, assessing risk, reviewing documentation, and making recommendations/corrective actions in the context of an investigation; in partnership with L&E and the HR Manager, as appropriate.
• Maintain client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions.
• Monitor open cases assigned to you to ensure timeline and compliant closure, using established guidelines
• Undertake investigations outside your immediate regions as required
• Prepare high quality written reports of the investigation which provide a clear and logical account of the allegations, investigative work performed, key findings and conclusions, ensuring that the conclusion is evidence based.
• Assist in education and training on regulatory and compliance issues for HR, working with internal and external experts

Qualifications/Requirements

• Proven years of increasing HR or Legal responsibility (i.e. handling employee relations, compensation, recruiting, performance management, Labor & Employment experience).
• Bachelor’s Degree in, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Labor Employment or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Ability to travel 25% within assigned region.
• Language proficiency within region required; must be fluent in English.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience driving business solutions through influence and collaboration in a global, matrix organization
• Proven communication, coaching and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to support clients in multiple locations
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong written and presentation skills
• Process and detail oriented, including strong organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment and effectively interface with high-level business and operations leaders.

The salary range for this position is $115,500.00 - $154,000.00 - $192,500.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a 15% variable incentive bonus. Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-term disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CariLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.