[Remote] Sr. Investigator, Employee Relations

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. The Sr. Employee Relations Investigator is responsible for conducting impartial investigations of high-risk partner complaints and providing recommendations for next steps, while collaborating with leadership and HR colleagues to offer strategic Employee Relations support and mitigate future risks.


Responsibilities

  • Management and analysis of high-level ER cases (typically related to harassment, discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, or other high-risk areas, including investigations pertaining to leaders) from beginning to conclusion, when appropriate. Strategize with Manager, Employee Relations, legal counsel, and other key business partners regarding high risk/sensitive matters and provide input on recommended investigative process and/or resolution
  • Offer subject matter expertise and thought partnership to HR colleagues and/or business leaders throughout the organization (at various levels) who are addressing an HR matter that has an element of risk to the Company. Influence for the best outcome which mitigates risk to the company, is defensible in a court of law, minimizes ongoing risk, exposure, liability and costs, and promotes Petco culture and values. Includes advising leaders on disciplinary action, up to and including termination, where applicable
  • Interact with the Leave and Accommodation and/or Risk Management departments in discussing leave and accommodation matters. Must have knowledge of ADA and other applicable state and federal laws, be able to make recommendations, and determine areas of legal risk
  • Offer assistance with Legal-led (attorney-based) cases, which may include fact gathering, input on case details, and strategic thought partnership on possible resolution
  • Interpret policies and procedures and advise on fair and equitable employment practices that are aligned with State and Federal law, consistent with past practice, and supportive of Petco values and culture
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

  • A 4-year college degree or the equivalent work experience is required
  • 5+ years of exempt-level Employee Relations experience is required, preferably in a multi-state and high-volume environment
  • Must have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current employment law and working with in-house and/or external counsel
  • Previous experience representing the company in various partner-related matters with federal/state entities and legal matters with prior experience writing position statements in response to administrative/agency claims is preferred

Company Overview

  • Where the Pets Go. Celebrating 60 years of helping pets live their best life! It was founded in 1965, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.petco.com/unleashed.

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