Investigator – Talent and Culture

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Investigator role for Employee Relations at West Virginia University handling complaints and employee investigations. Collaborate with University leaders to address workplace concerns through conflict resolution and mediation.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeMorgantown • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting impartial investigations into complaints of discrimination, harassment, and misconduct while maintaining confidentiality and objectivity. Proficient in developing investigative strategies, conducting interviews, and preparing comprehensive reports in compliance with legal and procedural standards.

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Investigative Strategy DevelopmentImpartial Investigative TechniquesCase Report PreparationMediation in Workplace DisputesEmployee Relations Experience

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Hard Skills

Investigative Interviewing TechniquesEvidence Collection and DocumentationCase ManagementTitle IX Hearing PreparationPolicy Violation Investigation

Soft Skills

ObjectivityDiscretionCommunicationConflict ResolutionProfessional Judgment

Industry Keywords

DiscriminationHarassmentRetaliationSexual MisconductCode of ConductEmployee RelationsHuman ResourcesComplianceLegal RequirementsBest Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigates complaints involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, general misconduct, and other policy violations.
Conducts impartial, comprehensive investigations in accordance with established procedures, University, and federal requirements.
Develops case-specific investigative strategy, including identification of issues, evidence, and witnesses.
Conducts interviews with complainants, respondents, witnesses, and other relevant parties using professional investigative interviewing techniques.
Navigates and investigates Code of Conduct complaints by engaging with the complainant, witnesses, and/or leadership.
Works to informally resolve and assist the leader on addressing the situation when appropriate.
Can serve as a mediator, specifically in Code of Conduct matters, to resolve workplace disputes.
Collects, reviews, and documents relevant evidence while maintaining objectivity and following all leads.
Provides case status and procedural updates to complainants, respondents, and leaders as appropriate during the investigation.
Prepares accurate, thorough, and well-organized investigative reports for review by the Assistant Director, Executive Director, or designated decision-makers.
Maintains investigative files with discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment regarding sensitive information.
Coordinates with the Office of Compliance and Prevention Education, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Office of the General Counsel, Employee Relations, and other relevant offices.
Assists with Title IX hearing preparation and presents case information clearly and objectively when required.
Conducts investigations on regional campuses and within the statewide extension system as needed.
Maintains ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices, policy updates, and applicable legal or procedural requirements.
Performs other related investigative and conduct-related duties as assigned in support of the Division of Talent and Culture and, as needed, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A master’s degree in human resources, social work, education, criminal justice, or a related field.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in investigating complaints or working in employee relations is required.
Experience dealing with complex employee relation matters, discrimination, or sexual misconduct is preferred.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.

Benefits

Comp & perks

37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays
24 annual leave days per year
18 sick days per year
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks
Wellness programs