Employee Relations Investigator job at Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in Durant, OK

Title: Employee Relations Investigator Durant, OK, United States (Hybrid) Department: Human Resources Job Description: Description Pay: $59,467.00 | Location: Durant, OK (80% onsite / 20% remote) | Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Job Purpose or Objective(s): Responsible for conducting investigations into employment issues of low to mid-level risk and complexity, including the interpretation of policies and procedures, and in-depth analysis. Ensure fair and impartial conclusions to mitigate and resolve risk. Primary Tasks:

• Manage and conduct thorough investigations, of low to mid-level risk and complexity, involving sensitive workplace issues to include sexual harassment, harassment/discrimination, workplace violence, retaliation, and financial-related concerns received through CNO’s ethics reporting site.
• Collect and perform analysis of employment-related data in support of investigation outcomes. Manage information from CNO support technologies.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports to include analysis of all evidence gathered and an unbiased, fact-based finding, which is then provided to stakeholders.
• Development, planning, and documentation of investigations and actions taken throughout.
• Maintain and protect accurate, confidential records regarding investigations within CNO’s ethics reporting system.
• Identify and report any process gaps or practices identified during the investigation that create legal risk in order to mitigate organizational liability.
• Communicate regularly with ER Manager and Director of ER status of investigations.
• Collaborate/partner with Human Resources to help facilitate resolution of complaints, when appropriate.
• Testify in unemployment appeals hearings, internal appeals processes, or other formal proceedings upon request; serve as a fact matter expert for employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent experience or 4 years related experience.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and tribal employment laws and regulations or other pertinent HR strategic practices.
• Ability to protect confidentiality and personal privacy while handling sensitive documents and records.
• Ability to build trust-based relationships at all levels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex employee-relation situations, conducting investigations
• 3 years of relevant experience

Skills

• Assessment
• Attention to Detail
• Computer Skills
• Data Collection & Analysis
• Employee Relations
• Policy & Regulation
• Prioritizing
• Review & Reporting
• Verbal Communication
• Writing Skills

About Us

About the Choctaw Nation The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

• Free gym membership
• Free access to employee health clinic
• Free lunch for casino & resort associates
• Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
• Pet insurance
• Paid vacation / sick time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(K) with company match
• College tuition reimbursement
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee prescription program
• CNO Paid Life Insurance
• Teladoc
• On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
• On Site Mammogram Services
• Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
• Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
• Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
• Maternity Care Program
• (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

• Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
• Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
• Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.

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