The Employee Relations Investigator is responsible for conducting prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations involving allegations of employee misconduct, workplace harassment, discrimination, retaliation, policy violations, and other employee relations matters. This position serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees by ensuring investigations are conducted in a fair, legally compliant, and consistent manner while supporting a respectful and productive work environment.
The Employee Relations Investigator works closely with Human Resources, Employee and Labor Relations, Academic Superintendents, principals, and operational managers and leaders to assess concerns, gather facts, and prepare investigative findings.
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Salary Range: $90,000 - 100,000 (260 days)
Applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Thursday, July 23, 2026. A current resume must be attached to the completed application. ;Additionally, ;ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming the required Bachelor's degree (unofficial transcripts can be submitted, however official transcripts will be required upon hire). ;
If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be contacted via email to submit one electronic professional references. Identified references will receive an online reference check to complete. ;No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date. ;Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. ; ;
For further information or any questions, please call Aneesa Head - Office of Human Resources at (414) 475-8224 or email at ;[email protected].
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Conducts complex workplace investigations involving allegations of misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, bullying, workplace violence, ethics concerns, and policy violations.
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Plans and leads investigative interviews with complainants, respondents, witnesses, and other relevant parties.
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Gathers, reviews, and analyzes evidence including documents, emails, personnel records, video footage, time records, and other relevant information.
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Prepares clear, comprehensive, and well-supported investigative reports that summarize facts, findings, credibility assessments, and conclusions.
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Maintains detailed and accurate case files and documentation in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.
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Identifies trends and systemic issues arising from investigations and recommend proactive solutions.
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Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, union protocols, employee handbook, board policies, and administrative procedures.
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Participates in grievance reviews, administrative hearings, unemployment hearings, and other employment-related proceedings as assigned.
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Assists with the development and delivery of training related to workplace conduct, harassment prevention, respectful workplace expectations, and investigative best practices.
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Maintains strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive employee matters.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Law, or a related field.
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Minimum of three (3) years of experience conducting workplace investigations, employee relations investigations, compliance investigations, labor relations investigations, or similar investigative work.
Preferred Qualifications
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Juris Doctor (JD) preferred but not required.
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Five (5) or more years of experience conducting complex workplace investigations.
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Experience in a unionized environment.
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Experience working within a public-sector, K-12, higher education, governmental, or large complex organization.
The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. ; Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. ; The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. ; Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.
