Management Scope: Supervises exempt staff members.
Responsibilities
1. Prepares high-quality summarizing investigative reports and provides recommendations for resolutions. Testifies at grievance hearings, arbitrations, administrative hearings, and court proceeding related to investigations as required.2. Investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation complaints, thoroughly, equitably, and expeditiously.
3. Updates and maintains case files and records to report on the status of assigned investigations. Coordinates with and obtains documentation from employees, public and law enforcement agencies, court systems, and management team in the furtherance of an investigation.
4. Advises and counsels key county personnel on county policy, employment laws, and compliance, including the Assistant Director of Employee Services for Dallas County Health and Human Services, the Risk Manager, leave administration staff, and Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator.
5. Collaborates with the Training and Development Division to develop, present, and implement training, policies, and procedures.
6. Advises the Director and Assistant Director of Human Resources on the status of ongoing investigations.
7. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, applicable to human resources. Stay abreast of emerging government regulations and evaluate and recommend appropriate responses and changes to internal policies.
8. Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education, Experience and Training:Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business or job related field of study. Five (5) years of professional work-related experience or Juris doctorate degree.
Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Standard office environment.
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