Employee Relations Investigator II
Company: Aldi
Location: Naperville
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Our Human Resources Department is focused on ALDI's most
valuable asset: our people. With teams including Administration,
Employee Communications, Payroll & Benefits, Human Resource
Information Systems, Legal, Risk & Security, Recruitment and
Training & Development, HR makes sure that ALDI continues to employ
talented and motivated people that are focused on preserving the
supportive culture we're known for.
In this role, the Employee Relations Investigator II will be
responsible for conducting investigations into alleged violations
of ALDI's policies and procedures, presenting findings to
leadership, making recommendations for resolution, and tracking the
status of matters in ALDI's case management system. The ideal
candidate will have experience leading and managing all phases of
internal investigations, handling sensitive information, and
communicating directly with leadership.
Position Type: Full-TimeWork Location: Naperville, ILThis role is
eligible to participate in ALDI's Hybrid Work Program, which
requires in-office work at least 2 days per month.
Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or
without reasonable accommodation.--- Handles complex and sensitive
employee concerns and investigations, including employee/applicant
complaints and reports made through our ethics and compliance
hotline, the ALDI AlertLine.--- Reaches conclusions and presents
findings to leadership for further action, including
recommendations for proposed remediation.--- Partners and
collaborates with business teams to ensure optional decisions and
outcomes are made through influencing, coaching, and providing
subject matter expertise that balance risk and business needs.---
Engages critical thinking and decision-making as to relevant
findings of any inappropriate activities with respect to state or
federal laws, regulations and/or ALDI policies.--- Works with
business partners and internal and external legal counsel on
employee relations matters, including behavioral issues,
disciplinary actions, policy application and enforcement, or other
issues representing risk to the organization.--- Forms
collaborative relationships with leaders and employees in order to
execute strategies and efforts to support the growth/strategic
objectives of the Company.--- Advises on any changes or actions to
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.--- Informs
management of recurring issues or when additional team training may
be required.--- Leads and conducts internal investigations.
involving discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation based on a
protected status or activity. ---- Conducts interviews, collects
all relevant facts, and drafts investigative reports based on
findings related to workplace behavior.--- Develops processes and
playbooks to ensure efficient and effective internal
investigations.--- Maintains knowledge of legal requirements
affecting the employee experience and human resources functions to
drive the investigation process.--- Fosters innovation and works
collaboratively to ensure best practice investigation techniques
and protocols are followed.--- Demonstrates an understanding of the
human resource operations policies, processes, and procedures;
facilitates policy changes collaboratively and communicates as
appropriate.--- Identifies and monitors metrics with HR community
to ensure compliance with ALDI values and evaluates effectiveness
of employee relations responsibilities throughout the
organization.--- Manages multiple projects and initiatives with
various deadlines and handles special projects.--- Designs,
implements, and drives process improvements and infrastructure
solutions to enhance the department's ability to assist the Company
and function efficiently.--- Demonstrates full and competent
utilization of the case management system to input and track
cases.--- Performs data analytical work including creating
customized reports for business partners and stakeholders that
identifies trends and opportunities.--- Assists in training and
developing team members to retain a motivated and professional
workforce.--- Collaborates with team members and communicates
relevant information to leadership.--- Upholds the security and
confidentiality of documents and data within area of
responsibility.--- Other duties as assigned.Job-specific
Competencies: -Knowledge/Skills/Abilities--- Consistently
demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional
Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.--- Gives attention to
detail and follows instruction.--- Prepares written materials to
meet purpose and audience. ---- Develops and maintains positive
relationships with internal and external parties. ---- Works
cooperatively and collaboratively within a group. ---- Understands
the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of
job duties, products, systems, and services of the company. ----
Strong and practical ability to identify and address employee
relations issues, focused primarily on internal investigations.---
Knowledge of the process for recording, classifying, and
summarizing financial transactions in accordance with Company,
statutory, tax, cost, and reporting requirements. ---- Knowledge of
how legal issues affect organizations and the ability to develop
strategies to coordinate legal considerations to business
objectives. ---- Understands cost/benefit analysis. ---- Ability to
anticipate legal risks as well as utilize excellent judgement and
analytical skills. ---- Ability to compare financial performance
with projections and facilitate corrective actions when results
differ significantly from plan.--- Ability to facilitate group
involvement when conducting meetings.Education and Experience:---
Bachelor's Degree required. ---- A minimum of 5 years of
progressive experience in labor and employment law and internal
investigations required. ---- Or, a combination of education and
experience providing equivalent knowledge. ---- J.D.
preferred.Physical Requirements:--- Work may be performed in an
office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and
office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.---
Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one
area to another.--- Constantly and repeatedly use
keyboard/mouse.--- Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift
and move up to 25 lbs.Travel:--- Domestic travel required.--- Up to
10%.ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
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