General Motors

Employee Relations Investigator

General Motors • $105K — $135K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years in HR, Corporate Investigations, or related fields, with 3+ years in workplace investigations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
  • Advanced degree or certifications (PHR, SPHR, AWI) is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle investigations from initial assignment to closure with urgency and quality.
  • Skilled at conducting effective interviews with various organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute comprehensive investigative plans adhering to GM standards.
  • Communicate investigation outcomes promptly to relevant stakeholders.
  • Collaborate across departments, including HR, Labor Relations, and Legal.
  • Partner with HR on post-investigation strategies to foster equitable employment practices.
  • Draft high-quality investigation reports summarizing findings and conclusions.
  • Maintain disciplined case management practices, including documentation and evidence handling.
  • Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information throughout the investigation process.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness programs including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Accounts options available.
  • Retirement savings plan with options for long-term financial security.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and employee assistance programs.
  • Tuition assistance for continued education and skill development.
  • GM vehicle discounts and additional employee perks.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Work Arrangement:

This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Mountain View, or Warren, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at a minimum

Role Overview:

The Employee Relations Investigator will perform impartial, fact-based investigations of suspected misconduct and policy violations including, but not limited to, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, and violations of our Winning with Integrity policy. They will own the end-to-end investigation process, from investigation planning through closure (fact-finding, analysis, and report writing). The Investigator will work closely with HR Policy and the Compliance & Special Investigations leadership on investigative efforts, and they will partner with HR, Labor Relations, Legal, and other stakeholders to drive timely, fair, consistent, and balanced outcomes that align with GM values, policies, and applicable laws.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop investigative plans including scope, participant lists, and timelines; execute and document work in accordance with professional standards and GM investigation protocols.


  • Communicate investigation results clearly and timely to all constituencies (e.g., HR, leaders, Legal, and other stakeholders).


  • Effectively collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Labor Relations, Legal, Audit, Security, Operations, and other constituencies.


  • Partner with the HR Policy team on post investigation strategies such as ensuring equity in employment actions resulting from the investigation and identifying proactive training efforts to mitigate future risk.


  • Draft clear, concise, high quality investigation reports that synthesize facts, policy standards, analysis, and the conclusion of the case.


  • Demonstrate strong case management discipline, including accurate and timely documentation, appropriate evidence handling and storage, adherence to record retention requirements, and consistent application of investigation quality standards.


  • Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information is maintained.


Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of professional experience in Human Resources, or Corporate Global Investigations, Labor Relations, Legal, or Compliance, including a minimum of 3+ years conducting workplace investigations into discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other policy violations.


  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.


  • Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, AWI) is a plus.


  • Experience performing investigations of alleged misconduct at the direction of Leadership, managing cases from assignment through fact-finding, analysis, and report completion while balancing urgency and quality.


  • Ability to identify and develop sources of information relative to the subject of the investigation.


  • Experience conducting effective informational and interrogatory interviews with reporters, subjects, and witnesses at all levels of the organization.


  • Experience evaluating systems of internal control and related procedures to identify potential gaps or process improvements related to people, policy, or culture.


  • Experience recommending changes in investigative process to improve efficiency/effectiveness while maintaining the highest quality standards.


  • Prior experience maintaining open, honest, and timely communication with personnel involved in investigations/projects.


  • Managerial courage demonstrated through effective, direct, and respectful communication.


  • Ability to collaborate, build relationships, gain credibility, and partner effectively with others up and down a matrixed organization.


  • Ability to investigate objectively.


  • Aptitude for critical thinking and succinctly presenting the best course of action.


  • Exceptional organizational, analytical, leadership and interpersonal skills , with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple complex investigations concurrently.


  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting clear, concise investigation reports and summaries for HR, leaders, and Legal.


  • Demonstrated ability to handle high-risk, sensitive matters (e.g., offensive symbols/graffiti, conflict of interest, retaliation) with discretion, judgment, and composure.


  • Knowledge and understanding of automotive industry environment and business needs and experience working with represented/hourly workforces (UAW or similar union environment) are both a plus.


Subject Matter Requirements:

  • Develop investigative plans including scope, participant lists, and timelines; execute and document work in accordance with professional standards and GM investigation protocols.


  • Communicate investigation results clearly and timely to all constituencies (e.g., HR, leaders, Legal, and other stakeholders).


  • Effectively collaborate cross functionally with HR, Labor Relations, Legal, Audit, Security, Operations, and other constituencies.


  • Partner with the HR Policy team on post investigation strategies such as ensuring equity in employment actions resulting from the investigation and identifying proactive training efforts to mitigate future risk.


  • Draft clear, concise, high quality investigation reports that synthesize facts, policy standards, analysis, and the conclusion of the case.


  • Demonstrate strong case management discipline, including accurate and timely documentation, appropriate evidence handling and storage, adherence to record retention requirements, and consistent application of investigation quality standards.


Compensation:

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.

  • The salary range for this role is $105,600 to $135,700. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.


  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.


  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.


GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
NASDAQ
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