(Hybrid) Employee Relations Investigator - Talent and Culture

About the role

The Division of Talent and Culture, in partnership with the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, supports WVU’s compliance with federal, state, and University requirements related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, general misconduct, and other employee policy violations. The Investigator position plays a critical role in this work by conducting employee investigations involving the Code of Conduct, BOG 1.6, and Title IX. This role collaborates closely with the Employee Relations team, University leaders, and employees to address workplace concerns through conflict resolution and mediation when appropriate. The position also conducts impartial investigations of complaints referred by the Office of Compliance involving WVU employees, students, applicants, and visitors across the Morgantown campus, divisional campuses, and the statewide extension system.

Responsibilities

• Investigates complaints involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, general misconduct, and other policy violations.
• Conducts impartial, comprehensive investigations in accordance with established procedures, University, and federal requirements.
• Develops case-specific investigative strategy, including identification of issues, evidence, and witnesses.
• Conducts interviews with complainants, respondents, witnesses, and other relevant parties using professional investigative interviewing techniques.
• Navigates and investigates Code of Conduct complaints by engaging with the complainant, witnesses, and/or leadership. Works to informally resolve and assist the leader on addressing the situation when appropriate.
• Can serve as a mediator, specifically in Code of Conduct matters, to resolve workplace disputes.
• Collects, reviews, and documents relevant evidence while maintaining objectivity and following all leads.
• Provides case status and procedural updates to complainants, respondents, and leaders as appropriate during the investigation.
• Prepares accurate, thorough, and well-organized investigative reports for review by the Assistant Director, Executive Director, or designated decision-makers.
• Maintains investigative files with discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment regarding sensitive information.
• Coordinates with the Office of Compliance and Prevention Education, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Office of the General Counsel, Employee Relations, and other relevant offices.
• Assists with Title IX hearing preparation and presents case information clearly and objectively when required.
• Conducts investigations on regional campuses and within the statewide extension system as needed.
• Maintains ongoing professional development to stay current on