Remote - Employee Relations Specialist - Fact Finding (AD HOC)

AvantGarde, LLC (AG) seeks to engage an Employee Relations Specialist who will perform comprehensive fact-finding case work in support of AG’s federal government clients on a part-time, ad hoc, as-needed basis. The work ranges from a variety of issues surrounding the independent review and analysis of cases that get referred to the federal Employee Relationship Office. The case load is anticipated to average 12 – 18 cases per year, the work is to be performed 100% remote, home based in coordination with the AG Project Manager and the designated federal client manager. The WORK Conduct independent fact-finding investigations for complex, highly controversial and precedent setting workplace misconduct / conduct and harassment cases. Review allegations, determine interviewees (names, roles at agency and POC) and identify needed documentation. Develop questions and conduct interviews with appropriate individuals. Gather necessary documents to support interview statements and draft sworn statements for signature. Analyze all statements and documentation to assess whether allegation(s) are substantiated. Utilize CFR, Part 752 to provide client management with a written report that summarizes the issues and an analysis of substantiated or non-substantiated allegations. Include statements and documentation in reports to support the analysis and conclusions. Identify the causes of any underlying personnel management weaknesses discovered during the fact-finding investigation. Provide briefings to client management and help facilitate discussions on interpretation of applicable laws, rules and regulations to identify next steps.