Corporate Compliance Investigator/Sr. Corporate Compliance Investigator - Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island

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BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P NK CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Department of the P VP LEGAL Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. This position may be filled on Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island. (Role: Professional)

This posting seeks to fill at either the Corporate Compliance Investigator/Sr. Corporate Compliance Investigator - Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island; whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.

Corporate Compliance Investigator 

JOB FUNCTION:

Follows-up on or investigates reported instances of violations primarily focused on but not limited to discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace violence, prevailing laws, regulations, and internal policies and practices.  Provides findings to the manager and Chief Compliance Officer.  Promotes ethical behavior, facilitates proper decision-making, and provides employees with the tools and resources to make ethical business decisions.  Supports programs to ensure compliance with the Company’s Corporate Code of Conduct.  Models and acts in accordance with the Company’s guiding principles and strategic plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• At the direction of the manager, conducts internal investigations involving suspected violations of the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and Company policies and practices. Such investigations are highly sensitive, critical, confidential and time sensitive, and may require collaboration with numerous internal partners, including Legal, HR, Safety, Operations, etc.  Prepares accurate and timely oral and written reports of investigative activity to the division manager and the Chief Compliance Officer. 
• Provides oral and written advice on inquiries relating to ethics and compliance. Utilizes appropriate metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of activities that are aimed at promoting a positive and integrity-based corporate culture and environment.
• Assists the manager in presentations, trend analysis and other assignments that impact the Company’s overall compliance programs and initiatives.  Serves as back-up to the compliance analysts in the areas of policy management, disclosure of interest processes, audit committee and executive reporting and other duties, as necessary.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
• Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Law or related discipline, or its equivalent.
• Professional Certified Investigator certificate is desirable.
• Working knowledge of employment and labor laws, such as Title VII, ADAA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Equal Pay Act, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, and relevant state laws.
• Proficient use of personal computers and related software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, databases, EthicsPoint and other similar programs.

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated excellence in oral, written, listening and interpersonal communication to effectively work with all levels of the organization, including senior and executive management personnel.
• Demonstrated ethical behaviors and decision-making.
• Demonstrated time management, planning, problem-solving, directing, and organizational skills to complete multiple tasks efficiently, timely and accurately in order to meet department goals and deadlines, while working independently.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a sensitive work environment.  Possesses a high degree of integrity and ethics.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, extract, organize and integrate relevant information from large volumes of data, analyze reasonableness of data and apply technical concepts and methodologies.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and two-way communication to ensure the achievement of common goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated presentation and platform skills to conduct/facilitate various programs and activities.
• Demonstrated responsibility for self-development and willingness to learn new skills by actively participating in Company-sponsored training, self-study, professional organizations or other educational means.
• Ability to travel to neighbor island company office locations, as required.
• Must have or be able to qualify for current State of Hawaii driver’s license to perform on-site investigations. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety

Experience Requirements

• Several (4-6) years experience in a legal, compliance or human resources role.
• Minimum 2-3 years of conducting employee investigations.
• Experience in developing and presenting training on various workplace topics. 
• Experience in project or program development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and assessment.

Senior Corporate Compliance Investigator

JOB FUNCTION:

Conducts complex investigations involving allegations of violation of law, corporate policies and the Code of Conduct.  Provides findings to the manager and Chief Compliance Officer.  Promotes ethical behavior, facilitates proper decision-making and provides employees with the tools and resources to make ethical business decisions.  Supports programs to ensure compliance with the Company’s Corporate Code of Conduct.  Models and acts in accordance with the Company’s guiding principles and strategic plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• At the direction of the manager, conducts internal investigations involving suspected violations of the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and Company policies and practices. Such investigations are highly sensitive, critical, confidential and time sensitive, and may require collaboration with numerous internal partners, including Legal, HR, Safety, Operations, etc.  Prepares accurate and timely oral and written reports of investigative activity to the division manager and the Chief Compliance Officer. 
• Provides oral and written advice on inquiries relating to ethics and compliance; designs and executes training curricula for internal investigation; utilizes appropriate metrics to evaluate effectiveness of  activities that are aimed at promoting a positive and integrity-based corporate culture and environment. Assists the manager in presentations, trend analysis and other assignments that impact the Company’s overall compliance programs and initiatives.  Serves as back-up to the compliance analysts in the areas of policy management, disclosure of interest processes, audit committee and executive reporting and other duties, as necessary.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
• Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Law or related discipline, or its equivalent.
• Professional Certified Investigator certificate is desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of investigation processes and techniques.
• Working knowledge of employment and labor laws, such as Title VII, ADAA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Equal Pay Act, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, and relevant state laws.
• Proficient use of personal computers and related software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, databases, EthicsPoint and other similar programs.

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated excellence in oral, written, listening and interpersonal communication to effectively work with all levels of the organization, including senior and executive management personnel.
• Demonstrated ethical behaviors and decision-making.
• Demonstrated time management, planning, problem-solving, directing, and organizational skills to complete multiple tasks efficiently, timely and accurately in order to meet department goals and deadlines, while working independently.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a sensitive work environment.  Possesses a high degree of integrity and ethics.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, extract, organize and integrate relevant information from large volumes of data, analyze reasonableness of data and apply technical concepts and methodologies.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and two-way communication to ensure the achievement of common goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated presentation and platform skills to conduct/facilitate various programs and activities.
• Demonstrated responsibility for self-development and willingness to learn new skills by actively participating in Company-sponsored training, self-study, professional organizations or other educational means.
• Ability to travel to neighbor island company office locations, as required.
• Must have or be able to qualify for current State of Hawaii driver’s license to perform on-site investigations. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety
  
  

Experience Requirements

• Several (8-10) years experience in a legal, compliance or human resources role.
• Several (6-8) years of conducting complex (union and non-union) employee investigations.
• Experience in developing and presenting training on various workplace topics. 
• Experience in project or program development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and assessment.

Role: Professional 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii Island

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Corporate Compliance Investigator [Req ID 9820] position is $78,000 to $99,600. The hiring range for the Senior Corporate Compliance Investigator  [Req ID 9820] position is $107,700 to $139,800. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications. 

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement
Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC’s Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065.

By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.  

In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company. 

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.” 

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.