Employee Relations Partner, Investigations

The Employee Relations Partner conducts investigations into employee relations concerns and supports overall positive workforce engagement.

This position is both hands-on and strategic and requires a high degree of collaboration to provide investigative and employee relations expertise.

This is a full-time onsite position and can be based in Fremont, CA; Austin, TX; Reno, NV or Buffalo, NY.

* Independently conduct unbiased investigations, determine findings, and prepare all required documentation.

This includes but is not limited to preparing a clear and concise report summarizing findings of the investigation as well as maintaining case management/tracking tools * Conduct in-person, web-based and phone-based witness interviews.

Analyze information collected from witnesses and evidence and reach timely and well-reasoned conclusions.

This includes effectively assessing witness credibility and fostering effective communication with all individuals involved in the investigative process * Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to all issues, and conduct investigations in an unbiased manner * Identify relevant investigation issues, potential evidence and investigative actions and identify and partner with other teams as appropriate to ensure follow-up on employee concerns.

Maintain consistent interactions with leaders, partners, and employees to help navigate new or critical situations that require ER expertise spontaneously * Participate in projects led by the Employee Relations team as needed * Bachelor's Degree, 2-5 years of experience with workplace investigations (experience investigating allegations of harassment, discrimination and retaliation); or equivalent experience * Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, which govern employment policies and practices * Thorough understanding and application of workplace investigations best practices and standards, including conducting neutral fact-finding interviews, navigating key partnerships, credibility assessments, and maintaining confidentiality * Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization * Excellent planning, organization and time management skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment * Ability to objectively communicate with employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills * Strong business acumen demonstrated through familiarity with internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices, and standards