Employee Relations Investigator

• Perform impartial, fact-based investigations of suspected misconduct and policy violations, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, and Winning with Integrity policy violations
• Own the end-to-end investigation process from planning through closure, including fact-finding, analysis, and report writing
• Develop investigative plans covering scope, participant lists, and timelines
• Execute and document investigations according to professional standards and GM investigation protocols
• Communicate investigation results clearly and promptly to HR, leaders, Legal, and other stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Labor Relations, Legal, Audit, Security, Operations, and other constituencies
• Partner with HR Policy on post-investigation strategies, employment-action equity, and proactive training to mitigate future risk
• Draft clear, concise, high-quality investigation reports synthesizing facts, policy standards, analysis, and conclusions
• Manage cases from assignment through fact-finding, analysis, and report completion while balancing urgency and quality
• Maintain accurate and timely case documentation, handle and store evidence appropriately, comply with record-retention requirements, and apply investigation quality standards consistently
• Evaluate internal controls and procedures to identify gaps or process improvements related to people, policy, or culture
• Recommend investigative-process changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate openly, honestly, and promptly with personnel involved in investigations and projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Human Resources, Corporate Global Investigations, Labor Relations, Legal, or Compliance
• Minimum of 3 years conducting workplace investigations into discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other policy violations
• Ability to identify and develop sources of information relative to the subject of the investigation
• Ability to conduct effective informational and interrogatory interviews with reporters, subjects, and witnesses at all levels of the organization
• Ability to evaluate systems of internal control and related procedures to identify potential gaps or process improvements
• Ability to recommend changes in investigative processes while maintaining quality standards
• Maintain open, honest, and timely communication with personnel involved in investigations/projects
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Managerial courage demonstrated through effective, direct, and respectful communication
• Ability to collaborate, build relationships, gain credibility, and partner effectively within a matrixed organization
• Ability to investigate objectively
• Critical thinking and ability to present the best course of action succinctly
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex investigations concurrently
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including drafting clear, concise investigation reports and summaries
• Demonstrated ability to handle high-risk, sensitive matters with discretion, judgment, and composure
• Knowledge of the automotive industry environment and business needs is a plus
• Experience working with represented/hourly work forces, such as a UAW or similar union environment, is a plus
• GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship; applicants must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future

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