Manager, Workplace Investigations
Winthrop, MA
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA)
The MWRA is looking for a Manager, Workplace investigations to serve as lead investigator on all workplace employee investigations, including but not limited to allegations or complaints of employee misconduct, rule or policy violations, workplace discrimination or harassment, and other unprofessional or inappropriate workplace behavior.
This position:
- Serves as primary investigator on workplace investigations involving alleged inappropriate behavior and employment policy violations which may result in disciplinary action, using best practice investigative procedures. Partners with the AACU to conduct thorough and timely workplace investigations of allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or retaliation based on an employee’s protected class or activity (e.g., gender, race, religion, etc.) in violation of Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) policies.
- Collects and evaluates evidence, including witness interviews and statements, timesheets, payroll records, GPS and other vehicle data, video surveillance, and other relevant records. Develops sound defensible investigative plans and conclusions. Drafts investigation reports, including findings of fact and analysis of policy violations and compliance. Presents findings and makes recommendations to Director of Human Resources, Chief Diversity and Equity Officer, legal counsel, and/or senior management as appropriate relative to disciplinary actions and other corrective actions to resolve and remediate complaints.
- Conducts regular reviews of MWRA employment policies and drafts revisions and new policies as needed.
- Oversees the investigations department budget, contracts, and financial transactions.
- Assists with labor relations, employment, compensation, and benefits matters as needed.
- Assists Law Division with litigation and labor relations as needed.
- Manages the department in a manner that is consistent with MWRA’s goals of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration, human resources, business administration or a related field and strong understanding of labor and employee relations, personnel administration, and grievance administration as acquired through at least seven years of experience conducting workplace investigations related to discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, retaliation, violations of workplace policies, and/or employee misconduct (preferably in the public sector in a unionized environment), a minimum of which three years are supervisory or managerial and a valid driver’s license.
Salary: $135,000.00 – $155,000.00 annually Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., may be eligible for up to 50% telework after an initial waiting period. This position has been designated as essential in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work such as inclement weather or other emergencies.
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Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.