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Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.
To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
Best of all, our people say they are proud to work for National Grid and that it is a great place to work. They know what they do matters for society, and they can make a difference. We have a strong focus on personal development, wellbeing, inclusion and belonging. And it's not all work... we have fun, care for and look out for each other whilst forming strong friendships and affinities through active social networks & employee resource groups.
About the Role
THIS ROLE CAN BE LOCATED IN BROOKLYN OR SYRACUSE, NY OR WALTHAM, MA
Specialist Investigator and member of the US Ethics Team reporting to the Head of US Ethics Investigations. Responsible for execution of Ethics Investigations including participation in triage, and execution of end to end investigation process including data collection and review, interviews, investigative procedures, recommendations for dispositions, and reporting. Work closely with case managers to provide regular updates on status and findings.
What You'll Do
- Work with the Ethics team to conduct intake and triage for contacts, enquiries and allegations from internal and external sources and record in the case management system (GRC);
- Execute Ethics Investigations in line with best practices and our internal standards;
- Prepare high quality investigation reports with supporting evidence and recommendations;
- Help facilitate a "safe-to-say" culture where employees feel comfortable to raise ethics and compliance concerns;
- Where appropriate, coordinate with SMEs to conduct investigations (e.g., Labor Relations, Security, etc.) in managing Ethics cases including, but not limited to, obtaining case updates, reviewing reports and supporting documentation, and ensuring complete and accurate case records are held in the case management system; and
- Recommend enhancements to the Ethics Investigations process where appropriate and adopt a continuous improvement mindset.
What You'll Need
- Degree (preferred) in Human Resources, Employee Relations, JD, or other related field
- 5+ years of progressive and extensive experience in conducting workplace investigations
- Ability to lead with empathy and quickly establish positive rapport to facilitate investigations
- Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with other key functions (Legal, HR, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective time management skills and ability to manage complex cases
- Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment law a plus
- Experience with Union and Non-Union organizations a plus
- Travel required as needed
More Information
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Annual Salary
DNY: $136,000-$160,000
UNY: $113,000-$133,000
MA: $127,000-$149,000
Salary commensurate with experience and location.
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.