Human Resources Investigator / Investigation Specialist

Human Resources Investigator

Job Class: Investigation Specialist

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Location: Vadnais Heights

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location. Telework is available on a limited basis. Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework. Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

Duties and Responsibilities

As the Special Investigator, you will conduct thorough and objective employee misconduct investigations to ensure reported violations are addressed and resolved. Other duties may include:

• Obtain information relating to internal report of misconduct through interviews, investigative techniques, and review of relevant documentation, including applicable law and regulations
• Review and analyze investigation findings to determine whether a violation of state of department policy has occurred
• Draft investigation responses and reports to aid in the preparation of legal and regulatory responses
• Recommend investigation strategies and provide ongoing technical direction and support on complex investigations
• Review case law, EEOC arbitration, Office of Administrative Hearings, and other relevant decisions regarding alleged misconduct by public employees
• Partner with other Human Resources Business Partners to create and provide training and education

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience conducting internal investigations involving employee misconduct. Experience must include:

• Managing due process and just cause standards in a unionized environment
• Collecting relevant information and assessing the credibility or reliability of witnesses, complainants, subjects, and other sources of information
• Drafting, reviewing, and presenting reports related to investigations
• Testifying as a witness to defend investigative methods in legal proceedings

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and comprehension of Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB) and Direct Care & Treatment's (DCT) policies and procedures, laws, and investigation techniques. Knowledge of the state's collective bargaining agreements. Experience in a 24-hour operation facility and county or state government. Advanced knowledge of Minnesota Statute 13.43 Personnel Data.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment. Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.