Employment Investigator
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 80000 - 90000
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.
Position Title:
Employment InvestigatorJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Equal Opportunity InvestigatorJob Duties:
The Employment Investigator is responsible for conducting impartial and thorough investigations of employment-based complaints involving harassment discrimination failure to accommodate or retaliation. The Investigator will conduct interviews gather records draft reports assist in decision making and appear in hearings appeals or reviews as warranted. This position will work with Universities of Wisconsin Administration (UWSA) and Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) contacts to develop model investigation techniques guidelines and report templates.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Complaint Consultation Investigation and Resolution
Receive substantial and significant complaints of employment-based misconduct harassment discrimination failure to accommodate or retaliation from staff students or other members of the extended UW university communities as assigned.
Identify UW universities policies and/or State and Federal law provisions related to a complaint.
Conduct a prompt equitable and impartial administrative investigation into complaints including identifying and interviewing parties and identifying gathering and assessing information relevant to the investigation. Apply relevant policies and make findings of fact in individual cases.
Provide comprehensive detailed written analysis and findings from complaint investigation to appropriate parties in accordance with applicable employee misconduct EEO and ADA legal requirements and the UWs investigation format.
Provide regular updates to the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer and UWSA about case management approach status and progress.
Maintain accurate thorough and confidential investigatory records and reports of finding.
Prepare materials for assist with and participate in appeals hearings as assigned.
Interact with students faculty managers administrators and employees at all levels of the UW universities in performing investigative resolution duties.
Collaborate with General Counsel in investigations involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Office of Civil Rights and State of Wisconsin Equal Rights Division as well as complaints raised by other applicable outside agencies organizations and constituencies.
Evaluate the appropriateness of investigatory involvement and recommend matters to be referred.
Serve as a subject matter expert on related policies and procedures. Review and propose updates to university harassment and discrimination policies and procedures to ensure compliance with equal opportunity laws and regulations.
Identify and recommend best practices in complaint investigations amongst the UW universities.
Outreach & Education
Develop curriculum and offer programming that informs UW universities subject matter experts on legal rights and responsibilities and relevant procedures relating to employee misconduct discrimination harassment medical leave accommodations and related topics.
Build relationships with colleagues at peer universities; review current literature and research; participate in local regional and/or national professional associations and organizations.
Cultivate develop and maintain relationships and clear lines of communication with UWs partners.
Assist with training development on investigations mediation and informal resolution as well as other related topics.
Department:
Universities of Wisconsin Administration Human Resources manages all aspects of the employee life cycle for UWSA. From recruitment to retirement our team is here to provide service and support to all UWSA employees throughout their career with us.
Compensation:
TheEmployment Investigator (official title: Equal Opportunity Investigator) isafull-timesalaried(exempt)academic staffposition.
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary withina rangeof$80000 - $90000commensuratewith the candidates education related experience and qualifications.
Work Location:
Theoffice location islocatedat780 Regent Street MadisonWI. An in-office requirement is expected three days per week with the option to work the remaining days off-site/remote. Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time.
Travel around the state which may involve overnight stays and weekends may occur up to several times per month.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree.
Two years of experience conducting investigations or equivalent professional experience.
Experience handling internal investigations involving employees complaints.
Working knowledge of applicable state federal and local laws regulations ordinances and policies.
Valid drivers license required. Travel around the state which may involve overnight stays and weekends may occur up to several times per month.
Preferred Qualifications:
Juris Doctor or related advanced degree.
Experience working in higher education.
Certifications in investigation training such as AWI-CH Certificate Holder is preferred.
How to Apply:
To ensure full consideration pleasesubmitapplication materials as soon aspossible.Applicantscreeningwillbeginimmediatelyand beongoingthrough11:59 pm Monday June 1 2026. However applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.
To receive full consideration interested applicantsare required toapply online and provide:
Resume(PDF Format)
Cover letteraddressingyour experienceand educationas it applies to allminimum and preferred qualifications(PDF Format)
Contact Information:
Questions may be addressed to: Shelby Buchanan HR Manager: .
Accommodation Request
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability you can find information about how to make a request by contacting .
Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy
This offer of employment is conditional pending the results of a criminal background check and a reference check process that includes questions regarding employee misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment. If you have prior work history within the past 7 years with the Universities of Wisconsin your personnel file will also be reviewed for employee misconduct. If the results are unacceptable the offer will be withdrawn or if you have started employment your employment will be terminated.
Employment Authorization
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on before or after the effective date of appointment.
Confidentiality
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. . 19.36(7).
Benefits Information
Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package review the Faculty Academic Staff & Limited Appointees or University Staff Please see this link for total compensation information: Universities of Wisconsin Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to provide you with total compensation information.
Clery Act information
The Universities of Wisconsin provides statistics on campus crime in its Annual Security Report. For more information on university campus statistics see is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
