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Senior Ethics & Compliance Investigations Partner

Elkhorn Media Group, Fargo, ND, United States


Job Overview The Senior Ethics & Compliance Investigations Partner supports Marvin’s enterprise-wide internal investigations program by independently leading complex and/or high-risk workplace investigations into alleged misconduct and policy violations. This position provides practical, compliance-focused guidance to Human Resources on investigation strategy and consistent remediation aligned with Marvin’s Code of Conduct, policies, and applicable law. This role is a highly collaborative and partners with team members across the organization.

Looking for HR/Employee Relations/workplace investigations experience

Highlights of your role

Conduct complex investigations into workplace misconduct (e.g., harassment, discrimination, retaliation, violence, fraud, theft), ensuring prompt, thorough, and consistent handling. Complete all phases of the investigative process, including investigation plan, document review and analysis, interviews, draft investigative reports outlining findings and conclusions.

Assist with triaging reports received through the EthicsPoint system, ensuring they are escalated and assigned to neutral, impartial investigators who are free from actual or perceived conflicts of interest, and appropriately matched based on risk level and subject matter.

Ensure accurate and timely documentation of investigations in the EthicsPoint system, support data integrity and reporting needs, and conduct regular audits to confirm proper storage of investigation records in the designated case file system.

Advise and collaborate with HR on investigation process and ensure timely and consistent application of investigations strategies and remediation options across the enterprise.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of investigation protocols, templates, and documentation standards to ensure consistency and alignment with organizational policies.

Help identify trends and patterns represented in reported concerns and other employee experience data sources (e.g. employee engagement survey) to inform training, policy updates, and risk mitigation strategies.

Partner with external investigators, as needed, to ensure workplace conduct investigations are led impartially and in alignment with company policies and values.

Support the development and delivery of training on investigation procedures and ethical reporting practices.

Promote awareness of Marvin’s speak-up culture and available reporting channels.

Exercise sound judgment, professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters.

Maintain working knowledge of employment laws (e.g., Title VII, FMLA, ADAAA, ADEA, NLRA), investigation best practices, and case management systems (e.g., EthicsPoint, Navex)

You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)

A bachelor’s degree is required, and a graduate degree is preferred.

Compliance and/or investigations certification (e.g., CCEP, PHR, SHRM-CP) is preferred.

5+ years relevant experience in HR, Compliance, or Employee Relations type role

Benefits

$300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy

Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)

Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success

Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities

Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Compensation $75,000 - $100,000 annually

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any employment offer depends on completing a background check and drug screen to company standards.

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