Industrial Relations Investigator (full-time)

Centerfield
Portmore, Jamaica
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for HR professionals with investigative experience who can manage labor relations and disciplinary processes in a contract-based role.

Best fit for

  • HR professionals with 3+ years of experience in disciplinary and grievance management
    — “A minimum of 3+ years’ experience in an HRM/IR capacity”
  • Candidates with strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills in a labor relations context
    — “Excellent conflict management skills”
  • Individuals who can work independently and proactively identify process gaps
    — “Must be proactive, positive, and a self-starter with ability to think independently and work autonomously when necessary”

Things to consider

  • This role involves a contract commitment of 6 to 12 months, not a permanent position
    — “Contract (6 - 12 Months)”
  • The role requires a high level of attention to detail and adherence to procedures
    — “Excellent organizational skills and attention to details”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in conducting formal investigations and producing detailed reports
    — “Ability to conduct investigations and produce reports accordingly”
  • Emphasize your proactive approach to identifying and resolving workplace issues
    — “Help to identify and proactively resolve issues within the company”
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of labor laws and industrial relations practices in your interview responses
    — “Good knowledge of the labor laws and Industrial Relations practices”
  • Showcase your ability to work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders
    — “Must be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively on a team with others”
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in your application materials
    — “Excellent written and oral communication skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful resolution of labor disputes
  • enhanced disciplinary processes
Typical background
HR management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Industrial RelationsInvestigative InterviewingReport WritingHR Compliance

Preferred

AI Tool Usage

Stack & domain

Investigatory InterviewsReport WritingHrm/irMicrosoft Office SuiteAI ToolsExcellent CommunicationInvestigationProblem-solvingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsConflict ManagementNegotiationPresentationProactivePositive AttitudeTeamworkHuman ResourcesIndustrial Relations

About the role

Original posting from Centerfield via Ashby

Hi, We're Centerfield!

Supercharged customer acquisition. Centerfield delivers outcome-based digital marketing solutions and personalized omnichannel experiences for the world’s leading brands. Powered by our proprietary Dugout platform, Centerfield acquires customers at scale for leading residential service, insurance, e-commerce, and B2B brands. Centerfield’s digital experiences and digital brands, such as Business.com http://Business.com and BroadbandNow.com http://BroadbandNow.com, reach more than 150 million in-market shoppers annually. Centerfield is headquartered in Silicon Beach and is proud to be recognized by Built in LA as a Best Place to Work in Los Angeles.

Contract (6 - 12 Months)

As a Centerfield Industrial Relations Investigator you are mainly responsible for coordinating the Industrial Relations Program for our staff for the promotion of good labor practices and harmonious relations between management, workers and other stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Investigate and manage all disciplinary matters escalated to the Human Resources Department.
  • Conduct investigatory interviews.
  • Create an Investigation report for all disciplinary hearings.
  • Provide representation for the company during disciplinary matters as may be required.
  • Help to identify and proactively resolve issues within the company
  • Investigate and manage grievances reports/cases.
  • Monitor the HR Grievance distro on a day-to-day basis to ensure that all issues are handled in a timely manner.
  • Attending meetings and workshops as required.
  • Develop and implement ideas that will effectively enhance our disciplinary and investigatory processes.
  • Identify gaps in the disciplinary management process and escalate to the HR Manager and Business Partner.
  • Any other HR related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • BSc. Human Resources Management or its equivalent
  • A minimum of 3+ years’ experience in an HRM/IR capacity
  • Specialized training in industrial relations is ideal

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

You must possess, demonstrate, and maintain knowledge & skills in the following:

  • Excellent knowledge of the staff orders
  • Good knowledge of the labor laws and Industrial Relations practices
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to conduct investigations and produce reports accordingly
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Excellent conflict management skills
  • Excellent time management, planning and organizing skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
  • Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
  • Must be proactive, positive, and a self-starter with ability to think independently and work autonomously when necessary.
  • Must be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively on a team with others

AI & Interview Policy

At Centerfield, we use AI tools internally to support efficiency and fairness in our hiring process, including resume screening and administrative tasks.

Candidates are welcome to use AI tools ethically to prepare for interviews, such as practicing responses or researching questions. However, all responses during the interview process should reflect your own knowledge, experience, and judgment.

The use of AI tools to generate responses during live interviews, technical assessments, or written submissions is not permitted unless explicitly stated otherwise.

To learn more, visit us Here https://www.centerfield.com/about/.

Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for the minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.

For more information about our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in connection with our evaluating your candidacy, please visit our Privacy Policy at https://www.centerfield.com/privacy-policy/.

Centerfield Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

Source: Centerfield careers (Ashby)

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