Expert Ethics Programs Investigator

Requisition # 174641

Job Category:
Human Resources

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit:
Gen Counsel, Ethics, Risk & Compliance

Work Type:
Hybrid

Job Location:

Oakland

The Ethics Programs team is comprised of the Employee Conduct Program, Ethics Programs Trainings & Communication, Ethics Programs Investigations, and the Monitor Program. Together, they create and implement strategies to foster a culture that reflects PG&E's values and behaviors, promote a transparent process and environment where appropriate conduct is expected, and partner with

Functional Area

s to address unethical behavior and close gaps in policies or procedures.

The Ethics Programs Investigations team leads the Company’s internal evaluation of reported violations of the Code of Conduct, policies, standards, and/or procedures that impact our people in the workplace. The team is responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct as defined by the Company’s Code of Conduct, and may include allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, fraud, conflicts of interest and other violations.

The team ensures that an objective review is taken of allegations. Investigators take pride in ensuring employees who raise concerns feel their concerns were treated seriously, investigated objectively, and concluded fairly.

For all Ethics Programs investigator roles, the investigator serves as a neutral fact finder conducting investigations in a thoughtful, thorough, and objective manner. At the conclusion of the investigation, investigators will complete a written report and communicate outcomes with critical stakeholders and in other forums when corrective action may be under review or as needed.

The Expert Ethics Programs Investigator is responsible for reviewing reported concerns, planning and conducting investigations, and communicating results of investigations into alleged misconduct. Expert Investigators also may serve as subject matter experts on a range of misconduct, policy and/or personnel related issues, mentor and train other investigators or coworkers, and participate in special projects as assigned This is a critical role for the business as Expert Investigators often are on the front lines of helping to address employee concerns, identify risk and communicating well-reasoned findings that support improving our workplace.

How investigations are conducted and the management of the investigation process supports the Company in delivering on our Purpose, Virtues and Stands, while also directly supporting employees’ confidence in our Speak Up culture.

The position is hybrid working from your remote office and Oakland General Office. In addition, work related meetings may be held in our San Ramon office or other areas of territory as business needs require.

Investigator duties and responsibilities may include:

• Conducts intake and other interviews of people who raise concerns. Handles escalated and highly sensitive matters.
• Independently conducts a range of investigations regarding employee complaints and allegations concerning violations of the Company’s policies and Code of Conduct, most with significant complexity, with limited guidance.
• Develops and implements investigation plans to timely research the concern(s), uses Human Resources, Ethics, Compliance and Legal knowledge and expertise to interpret and apply relevant Company policies and identify relevant evidentiary material.
• Analyzes the issues and available material related to the concern(s) to make well-reasoned findings of facts and determine whether misconduct violation(s) of Company policy or the Code of Conduct occurred. Prepare written reports summarizing investigation findings…