Join our Human Resources Department, where we champion ALDI’s greatest asset: our people. With diverse teams including Administration, Employee Communications, Payroll & Benefits, Human Resource Information Systems, Legal, Risk & Security, Recruitment and Training & Development, HR plays a crucial role in fostering the talented and motivated people that embody our supportive culture.
In the pivotal role of Employee Relations Investigator I, you will take charge of conducting thorough investigations into alleged policy violations, presenting your findings to leadership, recommending resolutions, and diligently tracking case statuses within ALDI’s case management system. We're seeking a candidate with a proven track record in leading and managing all phases of internal investigations, who is adept at handling sensitive information and effectively communicating with leadership. Join us in maintaining our commitment to excellence and empowering our people!
Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $95,000
Salary Increases: Year 2 - $100,000 | Year 3 - $105,000
Work Location: Naperville, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which requires work in-office at least 2 days per month
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Reaches conclusions, prepares investigation reports, and presents findings to leadership for further action, including recommendations for proposed remediation.
• Partners and collaborates with business teams to ensure optional decisions and outcomes are made.
• Works with business partners and internal and external legal counsel on employee relations matters, including behavioral issues, disciplinary actions, policy application and enforcement, or other issues representing risk to the organization.
• Forms collaborative relationships with leaders and employees in order to execute strategies and efforts to support the growth/strategic objectives of the Company.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Conducts internal investigations. involving discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation based on a protected status or activity.
• Conducts interviews, collects all relevant facts, and drafts investigative reports based on findings related to workplace behavior.
• Follows the team’s processes and playbooks to ensure efficient and effective internal investigations.
• Assists senior investigators with managing complex investigations by helping with data review, analysis, evidence collection, and documentation.
• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements affecting the employee experience and human resources functions to drive the investigation process.
• Works collaboratively to ensure best practice investigation techniques and protocols are followed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the human resource operations policies, processes, and procedures; facilitates policy changes collaboratively and communicates as appropriate.
• Manages a caseload of investigations to meet expected timeframes for completion.
• Demonstrates full and competent utilization of the case management system to input and track cases.
• Performs data analytical work including creating customized reports for business partners and stakeholders that identifies trends and opportunities.
• Handles sensitive employee concerns and investigations, including employee or applicant complaints and reports made through our ethics and compliance hotline, the ALDI AlertLine.
• Engages critical thinking and decision-making as to relevant findings of any inappropriate activities with respect to state or federal laws, regulations and/or ALDI policies.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.
Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Works cooperatively within a group.
• Strong and practical ability to identify and address employee issues, focused primarily on internal investigations.
• Knowledge of how legal issues affect organizations and the ability to develop strategies to coordinate legal considerations for business objectives.
• Ability to anticipate legal risks as well as utilize excellent judgement and analytical skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion concerning highly confidential information.
• Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in labor and employment law and internal investigations required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Experience in a business environment required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Physical Requirements:
• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Travel:
• Domestic travel required.
• Up to 10%.
ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
- 401(k) Plan
- Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- PerkSpot National Discount Program
In addition, eligible employees are offered:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
- Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
- Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Click here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offerALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
