Workplace Investigator

Overview

Title:

Workplace Investigator

Duration: 6 Months

Location:

Portland, OR

• Team includes two internal investigator positions and one analysist. The external investigator role conducts investigations into workplace matters.
• Variable work hours and assignments, typically at least one investigation is assigned, sometimes more. The investigator conducts planning, interviews, and debrief. May be responsible for scheduling depending on department.
• Partner with all team members during planning phase, for questions and during outcomes review. May present information to other company leaders.
• The ideal candidate has conducted workplace investigations in a corporate Human Resources setting. Preference will be given to licensed attorneys or individuals with a law degree.
• Investigate workplace complaints, including harassment, discrimination, conflicts of interest or other complex matters.

• Investigate workplace complaints of violation of policy or law.
• Conduct prompt, thorough, objective, and confidential investigations of employee and third party complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and/or policy violations
• Ensure that all internal investigations are conducted in accordance with the Company's established standards and procedures.
• Conduct remote or in-person, on-site interviews with complainant(s), witnesses, and individuals against whom complaints are filed, to gather and analyze the facts associated with the complaints.
• Identify, collect, analyze, and preserve documentary and physical evidence related to the matters being investigated.
• Prepare concise report of investigation using established templates.
• Identify and make recommendations.

• Experience in Lieu of Degree:
  Must be Oregon licensed attorney or private investigator.
• Certification Requirements (Any Preferences):
  Oregon Licensed PI or Attorney
• How many years of experience are you looking for? At least 5 years of investigation experience
• If PI, there is no education requirement for this position, but the individual must demonstrate clear writing abilities. Writing sample will be requested.
• Experience conducting effective workplace investigations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State and Local employment laws and regulations.
• Exceptional human relations, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain objectivity.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Experience creating detailed notes and to investigation reports.
• Must have experience interacting with employees across a broad range of cultures.