HR Workplace Investigator

Are you a senior HR professional specializing in workplace investigations (e.g. complaints of bullying, sexual harassment, etc.)? If focusing on this specialty while enjoying true work/life balance is what your looking for, this casual, part-time position may be for you!

When you are part of the ACTivate HR team, you're a part of an entrepreneurial group with a focus on helping our clients create exceptional workplaces where the people contribute and feel valued. Working with the ACTivate HR team means you are part of an amazing group that delivers results while making sure everyone has fun and enjoys the journey.

As a Workplace Investigator you will be responsible for conducting workplace investigations on behalf of our clients. The workplace complaints vary from bullying, harassment, discrimination to other violations of Human Resource (HR) policies. Your role is to serve as an objective and unbiased investigator who can thoroughly investigate allegations and clearly articulate findings in written format as well as with the appropriate client representatives.

You will play an integral role in partnering with clients to determine the validity of complaints as well as generate and assist in the implementation of strategies to prevent reoccurrence and repair the workplace culture after the investigation is complete.

This is an opportunity to be a part of an incredible, collaborative, and flexible team that creates results that positively influences our clients' organizations.

Responsibilities

Conduct confidential workplace investigations involving issues in areas such as harassment, sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination.

Conduct interviews, gather and assess evidence, assess credibility and write reports of findings.

Build trusted relationships with clients and maintain strict confidentiality related to the client and the investigation.

Collaborate with clients' internal and external legal counsel when required.

Coordinate logistics and conduct workplace investigations from start to finish using ACTivate HR processes and templates.

Assist in identifying and providing post-investigation workplace remediation.

Deliver workplace investigation training and workplace investigation on-the-job training to clients.

Qualifications

Must already be or are eligible to become a licenced investigator in the Province of Alberta under the Security Services and Investigators Act.

8 - 10 years experience in human resources, labour relations, or another related field.

Minimum 5 years direct, recent experience in conducting workplace investigations.

Experience in unionized environments is an asset.

Experience in workplace culture restoration activities such as soft skill training, mediation, small group facilitation and leadership coaching is considered an asset.

Key Attributes

High degree of professionalism and ability to take an objective and unbiased approach when handling highly sensitive and confidential issues.

Strong knowledge of Canadian and Alberta employment legislation and occupational heath and safety regulations.

Solid organizational skills with attention to detail and time management skills in a deadline-driven environment.

Problem solver with critical thinking skills including an aptitude to adapt to change and thrive in dynamic and complex situations.

Ability to think on your feet and adapt to challenging interviews and interviewees, while remaining calm and objective.

Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.

Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust quickly.

Possesses superior written and verbal communication skills.

At ACTivate HR, we thrive on the flexibility that our working arrangement provides. This position does not reside in a traditional office environment and will allow the successful candidate to work from home, manage their own time and achieve their optimal work/life balance. Work at the client site is necessary intermittently.

This is a casual position, and the successful candidate will be assigned investigations on an as-needed basis.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $60.00-$80.00 per hour

Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Flexible schedule
Work from home

Application question(s):
How many HR related, workplace investigations, have you led in the last 24 months?
Do you live in Alberta and are you able to travel to client sites as necessary?

Education:
Secondary School (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB