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Loyola Marymount University · 2 months ago

Senior Human Resource Specialist - Investigations

Westchester Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$87K/yr - $118K/yr

5+ years exp

Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution committed to inclusive excellence and the education of the whole person. They are seeking a Senior Human Resource Specialist - Investigations to provide support in administering policies related to complaints of protected class discrimination and harassment, conducting investigations, and developing training programs for the university community.

AlumniEducationTraining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Exercises judgment regarding the resolution of complaints including informal resolution and formal investigation

Conducts a prompt, equitable and impartial administration investigation into complaints including: explaining the processes to all parties, identifying and interviewing parties and identifying, gathering and assessing information relevant to the investigation; applying relevant policies and making findings of fact and/or recommendations for disposition of complaints or charges

Ensures grievance procedures are implemented and followed

Organizes and maintains files, disposition reports and other compiled records regarding complaints of protected class discrimination and harassment, and related retaliation, including preparation of annual descriptive reports of number and nature of complaints filed with Human Resources and disposition thereof

Provides expertise regarding reporting, investigating and other obligations to University faculty and staff in the areas of protected class discrimination and harassment, and related retaliation. Continuously identifies and integrates investigation best practices and stays abreast of current movement in the field of investigations

Assists in developing and implementing training programs and materials to educate the University community (faculty, staff, and students) regarding protected class discrimination and harassment, as well as complaints of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, gender-related violence including stalking, dating violence and domestic violence and related retaliation and policies and procedures

Assists in developing and implementing an assessment plan to monitor the community climate regarding discriminatory harassment

Assists in research for the creating and/or updating University policies & procedures

Provides general support to Title IX Coordinator and EEO Officer

May be required to be on-call after hours in the event that a report of sexual or interpersonal misconduct is reported and requires immediate attention

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

InvestigationsEmployee relationsEEO complianceAnalytical skillsConflict resolutionOrganizational DevelopmentInterpersonal skillsCritical thinkingCommunication

Required

Typically a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communication, Organizational Development or related field or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in employee relations and conducting investigations and/or grievance procedures (informal and formal)

Excellent judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information

Strong skills in conflict resolution

Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess and negotiate complex, highly sensitive situations

Exceptional critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and prepare concise, logical reports to convey complex issues

Strong and effective interpersonal skills; the ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs