Senior Compliance Specialist – Respectful Workplace Investigator

GE Aerospace•Lynn, DC

About The Position

The Senior Compliance Specialist – Respectful Workplace Investigator works with a team developing and implementing GE Aerospace’s strategy for internal Compliance investigations. The role investigates reports of alleged violations of law or GE Aerospace policy, primarily under the Spirit & Letter Respectful Workplace policy. Matters may include discrimination, harassment, bullying, retaliation, hostile work environment, and other labor and employment concerns. The investigator works with stakeholders in Legal, Compliance, HR, and other areas, and is expected to manage a large, varied caseload independently with minimal supervision while remaining thorough, fair, objective, and detail-oriented. The role also requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with teams and senior business and functional leaders. The position leads independent investigations from complaint assessment and investigation planning through interviews, review and analysis of relevant information, conclusions, recommendations, and documentation. It provides oral briefings to senior leaders and functional owners, identifies corrective actions, maintains client relationships amid conflicting demands, and monitors applicable legal and policy requirements and changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college and at least 8 years of professional experience, or an associate degree and at least 10 years of professional experience, or a high school diploma and at least 12 years of professional experience.
At least 6 years of professional experience conducting workplace investigations related to Respectful Workplace issues, including discrimination, harassment, bullying, retaliation, hostile work environment, or other labor and employment matters.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Proven analytical and evaluation skills.
Ability to prepare, present, and discuss findings and recommendations at a senior level and produce clear, compelling reports.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Law degree, postgraduate degree in business or another relevant field, or an audit or quality background.
Prior experience in Compliance, Law, Audit, Quality, Human Resources, or another related field.
Fluency in languages in addition to English.

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct independent investigations into alleged violations of law or policy, primarily involving GE Aerospace’s Spirit & Letter Respectful Workplace policy and potentially other labor and employment matters.
Review and assess complaints and allegations, and develop and manage investigation plans and strategies.
Conduct interviews with concern raisers, witnesses, and subjects.
Research investigations by reviewing and analyzing reliable, relevant information, including emails, data files, and invoices; perform forensic analysis and review company policies and procedures.
Provide oral briefings to senior leadership and functional owners, and identify appropriate corrective actions.
Draft reports that clearly and properly document investigations.
Maintain client relationships despite conflicting demands or directions, and provide evidence-based conclusions and recommendations.
Understand applicable legal and policy requirements for investigations, including employee interviews, data privacy, and labor and employment requirements; monitor changes and guide colleagues.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program, including confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid time off for vacation or illness.
Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary.