Specialist​/Sr Specialist, HR Investigations

Specialist/Sr Specialist, HR Investigations

Location
: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08).
Cities
:
Dallas - TX.
Requisition : 83088.

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life.

Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

• This job is a member of the Global HR Investigations & Policy team within the People Division.
• This job also supports the administration of the human resources policies, procedures, and programs.

• Conduct investigations into claims of potential harassment, retaliation, and discrimination both domestically and internationally; escalates to senior personnel as needed.
• Provide investigation findings and summaries.
• Partner with operational leadership in investigations into potential violations of company policies.
• Conduct various data analysis on complaints and related metrics, monitor for patterns and trends to identify areas of concern and offer policy/training enhancements.
• Partner with internal and external counsel when appropriate.
• Investigate and draft responses for external complaints and charges to defend the Company’s position and interests.
• Conduct ongoing formal and informal HR training on matters such as sexual harassment and discrimination, and other work environment related matters.
• Represent the People partner team on various projects/committees.
• Serve as an advocate for our employees.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training (Human Resources, Criminal Justice/Criminology, Law Enforcement, Corporate Investigations).
• 3 years of professional level experience in 1 or more of the following areas: employee relations; internal affairs; investigative reporting/writing; EEOC Investigations; or mediation/arbitration.
• 5+ years of experience handling internal complaint workplace investigations, involving on-site, in-person interviews.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with state and federal employment laws including but not limited to: FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRB, Title VII, etc.

• Juris Doctorate/Law Degree, MBA or master’s degree in human resources or related field.
• Investigative/interview certification through a national or internationally recognized organization.
• Prior experience working with represented groups.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Strong initiative and solid judgment abilities/skills.
• Strong analytical, fact-finding and evidence gathering skills.
• Ability to demonstrate effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent project management skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
  • Ability to exercise a sense of urgency in handling multiple cases/priorities and produce results.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, be able to partner, use a subtle style and work collaboratively with others.
  • Ability to travel 25%+ of time.
  What you’ll get

  Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

  • Travel Perks:
    You, your family, and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
  • Health Benefits:
    
    On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
  • Wellness Programs:
    We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
  • 401(k) Program:
    Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
  • Additional Benefits:
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