Senior HR Investigator | PG&E

Job title: Senior HR Investigator

Company: PG&E

Job description: Requisition ID # 156131Job Category: Human ResourcesJob Level: Individual ContributorBusiness Unit: Human Resources & Enterprise Change OfcWork Type: HybridJob Location: OaklandDepartment OverviewThe Human Resources (HR) department is committed to providing PG&E employees with the tools, information, and services to help deliver safe and reliable gas and electric service to our customers. Within HR, the Employee 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 HR Employee Investigations 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, and other violations. The department 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.Position SummaryThe Senior HR Investigator is responsible for reviewing complaints, and planning, conducting, and communicating results of investigations into alleged misconduct. This is a critical role for the business. How investigations are conducted directly supports employee’s confidence in a Speak Up culture. The role of the investigator is to be a neutral fact finder that conducts investigations in a thoughtful, thorough, and objective manner. At the conclusion of the investigation, the Investigator will complete a written report and communicate outcomes with critical stakeholders and in other forums when corrective action may be under review.The position is hybrid working from your remote office and in-person at the Oakland General Office and/or San Ramon office based on business needs.PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and the middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.A reasonable salary range is:Bay Area Minimum: $102,000Bay Area Maximum: $162,000Job ResponsibilitiesInvestigator duties and responsibilities may include:

Conducting intake, analyzing the allegation, developing an investigation plan, conducting the investigation, completing a written report, and communicating an appropriate summary of the investigation outcome(s) to relevant parties. Duties include interviewing complainant(s), witness(es), and subject(s); and consulting with appropriate subject matter experts (SMEs).

Maintaining accurate and thorough intake, interview notes, and documentation of all investigation action(s), file(s), and record(s) in the Company’s electronic case management system(s) and in accordance with the Company’s investigation procedures.

Collaborating with the Compliance and Ethics, Human Resources Business Partners/Consultants, Law, Labor Relations, Corporate Security, and other stakeholder across the enterprise to complete investigations.

Researching, interpreting, and applying investigation procedures, internal policies, and local, state, and federal equal employment opportunity laws.

Coaching and providing guidance to business leaders and other stakeholders on investigation procedures, internal policies, and risk management/intervention strategies.

Coaching and mentoring other investigators.

As a member of the broader HR team, Investigations may also participate in other assignments, such as conducting and developing training, developing policies and/or procedures related to misconduct investigations, and partnering with colleagues or other departments on special projects/assignments as needed.

QualificationsMinimum:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Law, Journalism, Psychology, Public Policy or related field or equivalent experience
5 years of progressive experience in employee relations, Human Resources, or related experience
3 years of relevant HR employee investigations or equivalent experience

Desired:

Advanced Degree in Business, Law, Communications or related field or equivalent experience preferred
HR Professional certification (e.g., SHRM-CSP)
Experience working in employment law (e.g., paralegal, attorney and/or licensed private investigator)
Working knowledge of HR policies; and local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations (e.g., DOL, EEOC, Title IX, FMLA/CFRA, ADA, etc.)
Proficiency with MS Office and ability to learn case management database systems
Strong analytical skills to interpret and dissect complex issues
Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with other departments
Strong interpersonal skills: with ability to listen well, demonstrate sensitivity to all parties
Strong written communication skills employed to write clear, concise, and logical reports
Strong oral communication skills to effectively explain information to stakeholders
Ability to maintain high degree of ethical conduct
Ability to effectively interact with a culturally diverse workforce