Employee Relations Investigator

The role of a Contract Employee Relations Investigator involves conducting investigations into allegations of violations to Title VII, company policy violations, complaints, concerns, and disputes.

• Conducting investigations:
  The investigator is responsible for reviewing, collecting evidence, conducting interviews, and investigating all assigned employee policy violations, complaints, concerns, disputes, claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, complaints of unfair treatment, or behaviors not aligned with Grainger’s principles.
• Maintaining confidentiality and impartiality:
  The investigator must maintain confidentiality and impartiality while documenting findings accurately, including conducting interviews using Teams video in a confidential and private workspace.
• Preparing detailed investigative reports and managing case notes within the system of record: including factual findings and in accordance with Grainger templates.
• Recommending corrective action plans:
  The investigator recommends, to their Team Member Relations Partner, corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.

• 5 years of exempt-level employee relations or legal experience, preferably in a multi-state environment, independently conducting end to end investigations including Title VII related.
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills to listen well, demonstrate sensitivity to all parties, and facilitate resolutions.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of current state and federal employment law.