Hybrid) Investigator - Talent and Culture

Job Description - (Hybrid) Investigator
- Talent and Culture (29909)

(Hybrid) Investigator
- Talent and Culture 29909

Talent and Culture at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Employee Relations Investigator.

The Division of Talent and Culture, in partnership with the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, supports WVU’s compliance with federal, state, and University requirements related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, general misconduct, and other employee policy violations. The Investigator position plays a critical role in this work by conducting employee investigations involving the Code of Conduct, BOG 1.6, and Title IX.

This role collaborates closely with the Employee Relations team, University leaders, and employees to address workplace concerns through conflict resolution and mediation when appropriate. The position also conducts impartial investigations of complaints referred by the Office of Compliance involving WVU employees, students, applicants, and visitors across the Morgantown campus, divisional campuses, and the statewide extension system.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

• Investigates complaints involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, general misconduct, and other policy violations.
• Conducts impartial, comprehensive investigations in accordance with established procedures, University, and federal requirements.
• Develops case-specific investigative strategy, including identification of issues, evidence, and witnesses.
• Conducts interviews with complainants, respondents, witnesses, and other relevant parties using professional investigative interviewing techniques.
• Navigates and investigates Code of Conduct complaints by engaging with the complainant, witnesses, and/or leadership. Works to informally resolve and assist the leader on addressing the situation when appropriate.
• Can serve as a mediator, specifically in Code of Conduct matters, to resolve workplace disputes.
• Collects, reviews, and documents relevant evidence while maintaining objectivity and following all leads.
• Provides case status and procedural updates to complainants, respondents, and leaders as appropriate during the investigation.
• Prepares accurate, thorough, and well‑organized investigative reports for review by the Assistant Director, Executive Director, or designated decision‑makers.
• Maintains investigative files with discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment regarding sensitive information.
• Coordinates with the Office of Compliance and Prevention Education, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Office of the General Counsel, Employee Relations, and other relevant offices.
• Assists with Title IX hearing preparation and presents case information clearly and objectively when required.
• Conducts investigations on regional campuses and within the statewide extension system as needed.
• Maintains ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices, policy updates, and applicable legal or procedural requirements.
• Performs other related investigative and conduct‑related duties as assigned in support of the Division of Talent and Culture and, as needed, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

• A master’s degree in human resources, social work, education, criminal justice, or a related field.
• A minimum of two…