Job Summary
The Ethics and Compliance team manages internal investigations and works with others throughout the Company to conduct thorough and timely inquiries while overseeing and continuously improving the investigation processes and data. This position is responsible for time-sensitive, complex investigations of violations of the Standards of Conduct, company policies or the law, with a focus on concerns of harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
Investigators are expected to: independently formulate investigation plans, conduct investigations (including witness interviews and examination of other evidence), draft timely and concise investigation reports for distribution to senior management and human resources. The position is also responsible for providing assistance, guidance and support for other compliance program initiatives, including training and corporate communications. Duties often require interaction with union members and business leaders and relationships must be developed and maintained to facilitate interactions and cooperation. Position must be knowledgeable of company policies; understand legal issues/restrictions associated with investigations; able to manage caseload, including prioritizing of significant matters; collect data; and review patterns and anomalies.
Job Responsibilities
- Independently formulate investigation plans, conduct investigations (e.g., interview witnesses, gather and analyze evidence), draft timely and concise investigation reports
- Interact with various internal stakeholders (e.g., Human Resources, Lines of Business Management, Labor Relations, Internal Audit, Corporate Security) in gathering and analyzing data
- Identify and analyze concerns in the context of Company policies and applicable laws
- Present investigation findings to senior management and other relevant stakeholders as needed to support business needs
- Identify and recommend corrective actions to prevent Standards of Conduct violations, including internal controls, policy revisions, and training
- Testify in civil/criminal trials, mediations, and arbitration hearings
- Maintain knowledge of company policies and investigation processes
- Manage dynamic caseload, including prioritizing of significant matters
- Support Compliance Program initiatives, including trainings, outreach, and communications
- Build relationships and credibility across the organization
- Manage storage and maintenance of investigation case data according to the established framework.
Job Specific Qualifications
The minimum requirements we seek:
- Bachelor's degree and minimum of 8 years relevant experience of conducting internal corporate or similar investigations
- Familiarity with and prior work experience conducting investigations into violations of EEO and anti-harassment laws
- Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization as well as external parties
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in maintaining highly-confidential and sensitive information
- Willingness to travel for business-related purposes
- Experience evaluating information to determine compliance with company policies and procedures, laws and regulations.
Our preferred requirements:
- Law degree
Minimum Years of Experience
8 years of experience
Education
Bachelors
Public Service Enterprise Group
80 Park Plaza P.O. Box 570
Newark
New Jersey United States
www.pseg.com
