Job reference #6170_8602053

ADP is hiring an Employee Relations Consultant – Central Investigations Group. In this position you will be responsible for conducting and documenting a variety of HR investigations that may come through various sources such as our field HR Business Partners or escalated calls from our Worksite Employees, or HR service centers. The incumbent would work in partnership with the respective Human Resources Business Partner, Regional leadership, the Client, and TS Legal throughout the investigation process as appropriate. Confidentiality is of most importance in this role.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigates Client Worksite Employee (WSE) complaints or allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, ethics violations, hostile work environment, unfair treatment and violation of company policies. 
• Develops relationships with, and coordinates relevant investigations with business partners, clients and colleagues. 
• Independently decides the most effective and efficient method of investigation for each individual case. 
• Prepares and documents investigative plans detailing the investigative plan of action according to department guidelines.
• Performs out-of-office field investigation, as appropriate.
• Develops sufficient evidence to conclusively establish facts.
• Independently conducts and documents comprehensive interviews/interrogations complainant and witnesses to obtain information which would be considered admissible under generally accepted rules of evidence.
• Provides regular updates to the Client, HRBP, and CRE (and legal as necessary) throughout the process.
• Gathers information from various sources, including but not limited to complainant, accused, witnesses, supervisors, client contact, etc.
• Seeks resources, as needed, including but not limited to Client Employee Handbook, Basic Employment Policies, legal rulings and regulations, etc.
• Testifies in legal proceedings as required.
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with all internal departments. Strong relationship with legal.
• Maintain awareness of current employment law and recommend policy and/or practice changes to comply with federal and state laws and regulations
• Ensure that all department transactions remain confidential and release information only to those authorized to receive it.
• Must demonstrate high standards of ethics and personal accountability.
• Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential.
• Responsible for the coordinating and managing various employee relations investigation projects.
• By utilizing tracking tools and case management practices this person will serve to identify issues, make recommendations and work with primary focus on Client WSE Relations, tracking, trend analysis and implementation of solutions to improve and implement ways to improve systemic, procedural or leadership issues. (recommendations only)
• Utilizes TS legal department as appropriate to respond to communications from government agencies such as the DOL or EEOC concerning WSE complaints.
• Prepares, comprehensive and cohesive investigative reports in a timely manner and makes recommendation for resolution based on supporting facts and evidence
• Manages assigned cases and continuously updates the Client Clarify cases to ensure documentation is complete and to ensure closure of the issue.
• Prepares, collects, organizes, develops and submits any and all documentation in accordance with required State and Federal agencies.
• Prepares and submits findings. Makes recommendations to TS and Client management and forwards final findings to Client’s HRBP and advises resolution taken by Client.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• 4-6 Years HR Experience with concentration or focused experience in employee relations investigations
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or other business-related field

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