Human Resources - Workplace Investigator - Los Angeles, CA

Primary Purpose
Conducts detailed reviews of ethics cases and supports investigations through data analysis and reporting. Provides guidance on policy interpretation and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to ethical standards and regulatory obligations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough investigations into allegations of unethical behavior, including gathering evidence, interviewing involved parties, and documenting findings.
• Analyzes investigation data to identify patterns or recurring issues and recommend process improvements, and/or corrective actions.
• Drafts detailed investigation reports with clear findings, supporting evidence, and actionable recommendations.
• Provides guidance to junior team members on investigation protocols and compliance standards.
• Collaborates with HR, Legal, and other departments to ensure investigations align with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors case progress and ensures timely resolution in accordance with internal SLAs.
• Supports the development of ethics training materials by contributing insights from recent investigations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience

• Typically requires 5 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ethical Decision-Making - The ability to evaluate situations and make decisions based on ethical principles and values, ensuring actions align with organizational and societal norms.
• Regulatory Knowledge - Understanding and staying up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards that govern business operations, ensuring compliance.
• Risk Assessment and Management - The skill to identify, analyze, and mitigate potential ethical and compliance risks within an organization, developing preventive strategies.
• Policy Development and Implementation - The ability to develop, communicate, and enforce policies that promote ethical behavior and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Training and Education - Proficiency in designing and delivering training programs that educate employees on ethical standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Monitoring and Auditing - The capability to establish and maintain systems for monitoring compliance, conducting audits to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
• Conflict Resolution - The skill to mediate and resolve conflicts related to ethical dilemmas or compliance issues, fostering transparency and accountability.
• Stakeholder Communication - The ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders about compliance initiatives, ethical standards, and organizational values.
• Cultural Competence - Understanding and respecting diverse cultural perspectives in ethics and compliance, ensuring inclusive and culturally sensitive practices.
• Data Privacy and Protection - Knowledge of data protection laws and practices, ensuring the organization handles personal information ethically and in compliance with regulations.

SoCalGas strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education. SoCalGas offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as long-term incentive plans and other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.