Employee Relations Investigation Attorney - Dallas, United States - Work Shield

Description

If YOU want to:

• Work alongside talented, supportive, high performing team members in a dynamic work environment
• Learn every day from a team that values commitment, collaboration, innovation, and respect for each other
• Contribute to the success of an integral team of a mission driven company
• Work hard, celebrate the wins, and make an impact in the process...

Then WE want to talk to you

Work Shield is seeking an Employee Relations Investigation Attorney to join our growing Investigations Team in our office in Dallas, Texas. Work Shield provides the only enhanced and tech-enabled solution that partners with employers to efficiently manage reporting, investigation and resolution of workplace harassment, discrimination, and misconduct issues in their entirety. Our company was founded in February 2018, and its entrepreneurial spirit and focus drive our growth and vision to create open and positive workplace cultures comprised of integrity and trust.

Job Description:

The Employee Relations Investigation Attorney is responsible for investigating and managing complex and sensitive workplace incidents including Title VII harassment and discrimination, Title IX harassment, discrimination and sexual harassment, retaliation and other workplace misconduct for our clients' employee populations. The Employee Relations Investigation Attorney works to deliver efficient and systematic resolution recommendations to investigations and serves as a team expert on investigation procedure and documentation.

The role is expected to work effectively across geographical, diverse and cultural boundaries and possess an ability to discern systemic issues revealed during the investigative process. The Employee Relations Investigation Attorney will be in direct contact with our external investigatory partners, our clients and their employee populations, and our internal teams.

Responsibilities:

The Employee Relations Investigation Attorney will be assigned within the Investigations Team and works under moderate supervision.

• 100% of investigations completed within reasonable timeline expectations.
• Completes intake and conducts pre-screen assessment of incoming incident reports of discrimination, harassment, and other workplace misconduct based on protected Title VII and Title IX status through Work Shield's call center and online reporting systems.
• Performs initial analysis of all complaints; partners with other team members to determine strategy, if necessary; prepares written incident evaluation reports by reviewing, summarizing, and evaluating relevant information collected during investigations; prepares and maintains daily activity logs, completed reports, and other documentation; provides information to management as appropriate.
• Prepares effective investigative plans. Collects and analyzes witness statements and documentary evidence and makes credibility determinations. Prepares thoughtful and thorough incident evaluation reports and recommendations for corrective action.
• Conducts thorough and impartial investigations comprising background research, investigative interviews, and shares findings and resolution recommendation with client contacts.
• Case manages 100% of assigned investigations, including tracking system, communication updates, and incident evaluation reports.
• Establishes timely communication with all parties, including client contacts in order to recommend/make appropriate and timely decisions.
• Prepares high-quality written incident evaluation reports of the investigation that provide a clear and logical account of the allegations, investigative work performed, and key findings.
• Provides resolution recommendations to client contacts so they can close out the incident investigation in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of federal and state equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws, regulations, including Title VII, Title IX, labor relations and other related laws and policies.
• Knows and understands all applicable legal and policy requirements pertaining to conducting investigations.
• Trains, coaches, and mentors other investigators and team members on investigation best practices.
• Operates with a people-centered approach in all interactions with team members, client contacts and their employees, external investigatory team, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Uses a high degree of empathy balanced against an ability to provide direct feedback, handle sensitive and confidential information, and navigate through difficult and uncomfortable situations.
• May involve interaction with, slight management of, and working alongside external investigatory partners, which may include holding regular check-ins, conducting investigation audits, and educating on new investigation automation and processes.
• Easily develops trust and rapport with others.
• Other miscellaneous tasks and projects as assigned.
• Lives the values of Work Shield.

Experience:

• Licensed to practice law in Texas or pending admission
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience conducting EEO or HR-related compliance investigations
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Skills:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, professionalism and integrity
• Strong listening, interviewing, and counseling skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong problem solving and investigatory skills; ability to objectively identify, assess, resolve, and mitigate risk while ensuring optimal results or outcomes are achieved
• Demonstrated ability to drive results through individual efforts
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with an ability to effectively interact with all levels within an organization, as well as the ability to create and summarize detailed written reports
• Excellent customer service and relationship management skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, diplomacy and tact
• Ability to work cross-functionally with other teams
• Experience working in Google Workspace and with incident management platforms

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for people entering this role is up to $110,000, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and organizational performance and goal attainment.

Work Shield offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, a flexible benefits package and career development programs that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance (Employer paid)
• Paid Time-Off Program + 13 Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account (+ Employer Contributions)
• Long-Term Disability
• Company Parking
• Professional Development and Learning Opportunities
• On-the-job Training and Skills Development

Employment Type

This is a full-time, in office position. At Work Shield, we believe in the magic of teamwork and innovation in a shared space, where face-to-face collaboration fuels our success. However, we understand life's unpredictabilities and offer the flexibility to work remotely on occasion as needed for those unforeseen circumstances.

This position is an "at-will" position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.