Human Resources Investigator (HRC3)

About the role

The Department of Licensing (DOL) is seeking an HR Investigator to join our Human Resources Division (HRD). We are a vital state agency engaged with over 6 million residents annually, collecting nearly $3 billion in taxes and fees. Our mission is to provide equitable and meaningful access to our services for every resident.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unbiased workplace investigations related to employee misconduct, including discrimination, workplace violence, retaliation, sexual harassment, reasonable suspicion, and theft.
• Develop interview questions, prepare comprehensive investigative reports with objective findings, and draft disciplinary letters and related correspondence based on evidence obtained during investigations.
• Interview complainants, respondents, witnesses, and other involved parties, assessing information for relevance and credibility.
• Ensure timelines are met and procedures are followed in investigations.
• Maintain accurate investigative records.
• Independently compose and review written investigation reports and correspondence.
• Conduct technical training and workshops for managers and supervisors.
• Provide interpretation and explanation of WACs, RCWs, CBAs, and Policies and Procedures.
• Write disciplinary letters with the direction of the Appointing Authority.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of professional relevant human resource experience.
• Two (2) years of experience using Microsoft Suite office products including Excel, Word, OneNote, Outlook, and Teams.
• One (1) year of experience conducting investigations or fact findings to include drafting formal letters and/or reports; applying strong documentation, analysis, and information gathering skills.
• The ability to understand and follow agency values of respect, trust, diversity, equity, and inclusion through behaviors and decisions.
• Promote and support a respectful, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all employees.
• Promote and support respectful, equitable, and inclusion delivery of services to customers.
• Take action to learn and grow.
• Take action to meet the needs of others.

What you will bring

• Relevant education (up to four (4) years of relevant education may substitute year for year for experience).
• Professional Human Resource Certification (SPHR, PHR, SHRM).
• Experience interpreting laws, rules, and policies.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with unions and navigating unionized work environments.