Employee Relations Investigator

Salary: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually
Location : Hall of Records, Freehold, NJ 07728
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202435
Department: Human Resources
Division: Human Resources_OPS
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description
Monmouth County is seeking a full-time highly experienced, objective and empathetic Employee Relations Investigator with specific experience in matters of Employee Relations. Candidates must have a working knowledge of State and Federal employment law to include New Jersey Civil Service rules and the New Jersey Employer - Employee Relations Act. This position will manage and conduct timely workplace investigations consistent with County policy and procedure, State and Federal Employment Law and collective bargaining agreements. The successful candidate will have the skill and experience to conduct interviews, gather facts and evidence, analyze findings and make recommendations. The preparation of specialized reports, memorandums and correspondence is required. The application of consistent investigative practices should facilitate resolution strategies by following fact finding and preventing the escalation of workplace issues into formal disputes, complaints and/or litigation. Candidates will make determinations regarding credibility, gather and exam evidence, providing testimony as necessary. The recommendation of sound solutions, corrective action and intervention supporting employees and management through successful outcomes is essential

The position requires five (5) years of professional office and/or field experience conducting investigations. Public Sector Labor Relations, Human Resources, preferred investigative experience.


Monmouth County is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and eligible dependents, enrollment in the NJ State Pension, and professional development opportunities.


Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions for work remotely.
Monmouth County offers generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Competitive plans include medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and an award-winning wellness program. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year may also elect these benefits.

Eligible employees* are enrolled in the New Jersey State Pension and Group Life Insurance, and enjoy a bank of vacation, personal, and sick days as well as a substantial paid holiday package.

Additional retirement/deferred compensation plans - 457 (b), short-term disabiity, whole life insurance, cancer, critical illness, and accident plans are also available as voluntary benefits.

Monmouth County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: for more information.

*Seasonal and temporary employees are not eligible.