Workplace Investigator
$80,000–$110,000 year
On-siteLake Oswego, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations into allegations of workplace misconduct, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, policy violations, and ethics concerns. Develop investigation plans, interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses, and collect evidence while maintaining strict confidentiality. Prepare formal reports with factual chronologies, credibility assessments, and well-reasoned findings that withstand legal scrutiny. Collaborate with counsel to address complex legal issues and work with managers to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. Deliver training on complaint intake, retaliation prevention, and the organization's investigation process. Manage multiple cases independently with up to 25% travel time.
Required Qualifications
- Two (2) to five (5) years of experience conducting workplace investigations, employee relations investigations, compliance investigations, human resources, legal, or a related field
- Must be able to climb stairs: 5% of the day
- Hands/Arms: Constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use
- Sight: Visual acuity in near, mid, and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination
- Hearing: Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone
- Speech: Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone
- Lift/Carry: Up to 25Ibs – Minimal
- Bending/Twisting: Minimal
- Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Minimal
- Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments
- Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine the best method to accomplish desired results
- Must be able to plan and organize work
- Must possess strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction related documentation and communicate with coworkers
- Travel- up to 25% of time
Desired Qualifications
- Professional certifications in workplace investigations, human resources (SHRM- CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, AWI)
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Employment Law, Industrial Relations, or a related field
- Experience conducting investigations in a construction, manufacturing, or unionized environment
- Professional certification such as AWI Certificate Holder, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or equivalent investigative certification
- Working knowledge of employment laws relating to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, accommodations, leave administration, and workplace conduct
- Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network
- Ability to work with and around confidential information
- Reliable team player; committed to being on time and working scheduled hours
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple cases, and prioritize effectively in a fast-moving environment
- Strong verbal communication and interviewing skills, with the ability to navigate emotionally charged conversations with professionalism and empathy
- Strong understanding of employment-related policies, workplace conduct expectations, and relevant regulatory considerations
- Ability to conduct investigation interviews in Spanish
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