Sr Employee Relations Investigator

Oncor • Dallas, TX

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Employee Relations Investigator serves as the organization's lead investigator for complex, high-risk employee relations matters across multiple business units and geographic locations. The role conducts independent investigations into allegations including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace violence, ethical misconduct, conflicts of interest, policy violations, and other issues with significant legal, regulatory, labor relations, or reputational implications.

The investigator partners with Human Resources, Labor Relations, Legal, Compliance, Security, Ethics, and senior business leaders to ensure investigations are fair, objective, compliant, and defensible. The position handles highly sensitive matters involving senior leaders and represented and non-represented employees, including cases with potential litigation or agency exposure. It requires advanced investigative expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to influence executive stakeholders while maintaining independence and credibility.

The position is primarily onsite in Dallas, Texas, with flexibility to work hybrid on occasion. The listed salary range is $100,999–$134,666. Relocation is not offered.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of Human Resources or related experience.
• At least 3 years of Employee Relations or related experience.
• Strong business-oriented written and oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and NLRA.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace violence and threats, ethics and compliance violations, employee misconduct, conflicts of interest, and wage and hour concerns.
• Conduct witness and subject interviews.
• Prepare defensible investigation reports and maintain well-documented case files.
• Partner with Legal, HR, Labor Relations, Compliance, and Security.
• Support EEOC, NLRB, OSHA, and other agency matters.
• Testify in arbitration and administrative proceedings.
• Maintain confidentiality and attorney-client privilege requirements where applicable.
• Influence decisions regarding disciplinary actions, policy changes, and organizational interventions.
• Deliver training on workplace investigations, documentation, anti-retaliation, and respectful workplace practices.
• Identify trends and recommend proactive solutions to reduce employee relations risk.
• Provide rapid response during critical incidents involving workplace violence, misconduct allegations, media attention, or executive-level concerns.
• Coordinate with Security, Legal, and business leadership during high-profile investigations.
• Deliver clear and concise executive-level summaries.
• Analyze investigation data to identify systemic workplace concerns and develop recommendations for organizational improvements.
• Partner with HR and Labor Relations to proactively address risk areas and serve as a trusted advisor on high-risk employee relations matters.

Benefits

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Ability to earn wellness incentives, up to $2,300 in 2026 for employee-only coverage, and access to other wellbeing resources.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 401(k) match for the student debt program.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays, and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Commuter benefits.
• Electric vehicle incentive program.
• Appliance purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED