Investigator, Employee Relations

Description Work Arrangement: This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Detroit, Mountain View or Warren, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at a minimum Department Overview: As a member of the Employee Relations Investigations & Policy team, you will strive to be a role model for the Company by supporting the delivery of high-performance services with high integrity. The Employee Relations Investigations & Policy teams' objectives are to deliver timely, best-in-class services in a collaborative way while also protecting GM's high standards of HR, legal, ethical, and financial integrity. The team plays a key role in reinforcing GM's Speak Up culture by providing safe, fair, and consistent handling of concerns raised through internal reporting channels. Each member of this team, including Managers, are expected to adhere to these standards: Workplace and Product Safety Compliance & Ethics Strategic Partnering Responsive & Accountable Sound Judgement & High Trust Real-time Transparency and Communication Superior Work Product Quality Strong Work Ethic Controlling Costs Company and Industry Knowledge Teamwork Role Overview: The Employee Relations Investigator will perform impartial, fact-based investigations of suspected misconduct and policy violations including, but not limited to, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, and violations of our Winning with Integrity policy. They will own the end-to-end investigation process, from investigation planning through closure (fact-finding, analysis, and report writing). The Investigator will work closely with HR Policy and the Compliance & Special Investigations leadership on investigative efforts, and they will partner with HR, Labor Relations, Legal, and other stakeholders to drive timely, fair, consistent, and balanced outcomes that align with GM values, policies, and applicable laws. Responsibilities: Develop investigative plans including scope, participant lists, and timelines; execute and document work in accordance with professional standards and GM investigation protocols. Communicate investigation results clearly and timely to all constituencies (e.g., HR, leaders, Legal, and other stakeholders). Effectively collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Labor Relations, Legal, Audit, Security, Operations, and other constituencies. Partner with the HR Policy team on post investigation strategies such as ensuring equity in employment actions resulting from the investigation and identifying proactive training efforts to mitigate future risk. Draft clear, concise, high quality investigation reports that synthesize facts, policy standards, analysis, and the conclusion of the case. Demonstrate strong case management discipline, including accurate and timely documentation, appropriate evidence handling and storage, adherence to record retention requirements, and consistent application of investigation quality standards. Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information is maintained. Qualifications: 5+ years of professional experience in Human Resources, or Corporate Global Investigations, Labor Relations, Legal, or Compliance, including a minimum of 3+ years conducting workplace investigations into discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other policy violations. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, AWI) is a plus. Experience performing investigations of alleged misconduct at the direction of Leadership, managing cases from assignment through fact-finding, analysis, and report completion while balancing urgency and quality. Ability to identify and develop sources of information relative to the subject of the investigation. Experience conducting effective informational and interrogatory interviews with reporters, subjects, and wi