Position Summary:

• Serves as a lead professional responsible for independently managing and conducting sensitive investigations into complaints of workplace violence and related HR policies, as well as less complex discrimination and harassment investigations.
• Collaborates with campus partners to support prevention, education, and policy development.
• Leads and conducts independent and unbiased investigations into allegations of workplace violence and related HR policies, as well as less complex discrimination/harassment investigations.
• Independently manages multiple cases concurrently, ensuring timely yet thorough evidence gathering, witness interviews, and fact-based determinations.
• Drafts detailed, objective investigation reports that include factual findings, credibility assessments, and policy-based determinations.
• Conducts thorough analysis of complex, highly sensitive situations, applying strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate evidence and determine outcomes.
• Communicates findings clearly and effectively through concise, logical, and well-organized written reports.
• Exercises sound judgment and maintains strict confidentiality, professionalism, and sensitivity in all aspects of investigative work.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and produce high-quality, accurate work products with exceptional attention to detail.
• Facilitates resolution of difficult or sensitive matters by assessing information, identifying key issues, and ensuring consistency with applicable policies and procedures.
• Assists in developing standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Develops and delivers training programs on workplace violence and related HR investigations.
• Serves as a subject matter expert to the Rutgers community on workplace violence matters and investigation processes.
• Conducts intakes with complainants and makes recommendations to the Director on policy applicability.
• Supports and represents the University and OULR in grievance hearings and arbitrations, when needed.
• Provides policy interpretations and compliance recommendations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience conducting workplace investigations.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Posting Number: 25ST2551

About Rutgers University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.

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