Indiana University Health · 21 hours ago
Employee Relations Investigations Lead
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expIndiana University Health is seeking a highly experienced Employee Relations professional to join their Human Resources organization as an Employee Relations Investigations Lead. This role involves leading complex investigations, serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, and shaping best-in-class investigation practices within the Employee Relations function.
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Responsibilities
Independently lead Tier 2 and Tier 3 investigations, including harassment, discrimination, and other complex employee relations matters involving senior leaders
Conduct witness interviews, gather and review documentation, assess credibility, analyze data, and synthesize findings to determine facts and outcomes
Prepare clear, concise investigation reports and provide actionable, well-reasoned recommendations for corrective or remedial action
Advise leaders and HR partners on complex employee relations challenges, applying employment law expertise and sound judgment
Partner with the ER team to support centralized intake processes, case leveling, and decision-making related to investigation assignment and approach
Conduct regional ER case audits to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to investigation standards and best practices
Develop and facilitate interactive, scenario-based investigations and employment law training for people managers and ER team members
Support ER reporting and analytics efforts to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for proactive intervention
Proactively identify and implement improvements to ER investigation processes, tools, and practices
Serve as a credible advisor to HR leadership and regional HR directors, escalating issues appropriately and thoughtfully
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
8–10 years of relevant Employee Relations and/or employment law experience
Demonstrated experience leading complex, executive-level workplace investigations
Proven experience managing discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and DEI-related investigations
Detailed understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws
Advanced workplace investigation skills, including interviewing, credibility assessment, evidence analysis, and documentation
Flawless objectivity and integrity with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to influence, counsel, and advise senior leaders
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking ability
Preferred
Master's Degree or Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred
HR Certifications preferred (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP)
Previous experience in a Lead, Manager, Director, or Senior-level ER role
Experience conducting regional ER case audits
Experience working within a centralized ER intake and triage model
Company
Indiana University Health
Indiana University Health is an academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare system. It is a sub-organization of Indiana University Bloomington.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.19MKey Investors
Ball Brothers FoundationHealth Resources and Services Administration
2024-11-02Grant· $0.01M
2023-07-21Grant· $1.17M
Leadership Team
Jennifer Alvey
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kelly Whitaker
Program Manager (Supporting SVP/CFO)
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