HR Investigation Skill Skill

HR Investigation Skill

Overview

The HR Investigation skill provides capabilities for supporting workplace investigation processes. This skill enables proper investigation planning, interview guidance, evidence documentation, and consistent procedural handling for employee relations matters.

Capabilities

Investigation Planning

Create investigation plans and interview guides
Define scope and objectives
Identify witnesses and evidence sources
Establish timelines and milestones
Document investigation parameters

Interview Support

Generate witness interview questions
Create interview preparation guides
Provide interview technique guidance
Document interview notes consistently
Handle sensitive conversations

Evidence Management

Document evidence and findings consistently
Organize and catalog evidence
Maintain chain of custody
Track evidence sources
Support document preservation

Legal Standards

Apply legal standards and burden of proof
Reference relevant employment laws
Consider jurisdiction-specific requirements
Identify legal consultation needs
Support defensible processes

Report Generation

Create investigation summary reports
Document findings and analysis
Present evidence objectively
Make credibility assessments
Provide recommendations

Process Management

Track investigation timelines and milestones
Monitor due process requirements
Ensure procedural consistency
Manage confidentiality requirements
Support appeals processes

Usage

Investigation Plan

const investigationPlan = {
  case: {
    id: 'INV-2026-001',
    type: 'Harassment Complaint',
    priority: 'high',
    confidential: true
  },
  scope: {
    allegations: [
      'Alleged verbal harassment by supervisor',
      'Alleged hostile work environment'
    ],
    timeframe: 'October 2025 - January 2026',
    department: 'Sales'
  },
  witnesses: [
    { role: 'complainant', name: 'Employee A', interview: 1 },
    { role: 'respondent', name: 'Employee B', interview: 2 },
    { role: 'witness', name: 'Employee C', interview: 3 }
  ],
  evidence: [
    'Email communications',
    'Slack messages',
    'Performance documentation',
    'Prior complaints'
  ],
  timeline: {
    start: '2026-01-20',
    targetCompletion: '2026-02-10',
    milestones: [
      { task: 'Initial interviews', due: '2026-01-25' },
      { task: 'Document review', due: '2026-01-30' },
      { task: 'Follow-up interviews', due: '2026-02-05' },
      { task: 'Report draft', due: '2026-02-08' }
    ]
  }
};

Interview Guide

const interviewGuide = {
  interviewee: {
    role: 'complainant',
    case: 'INV-2026-001'
  },
  sections: [
    {
      topic: 'Background',
      questions: [
        'Please describe your role and reporting relationship.',
        'How long have you worked with [respondent]?'
      ]
    },
    {
      topic: 'Specific Incidents',
      questions: [
        'Please describe the incident(s) that led to your complaint.',
        'When and where did this occur?',
        'Who else was present?',
        'What exactly was said or done?'
      ]
    },
    {
      topic: 'Impact and Response',
      questions: [
        'How did this make you feel?',
        'Did you report this to anyone at the time?',
        'Has this affected your work?'
      ]
    }
  ],
  reminders: [
    'Maintain neutral demeanor',
    'Take detailed notes',
    'Remind of confidentiality expectations',
    'Remind of non-retaliation policy'
  ]
};

Process Integration

This skill integrates with the following HR processes:

| Process | Integration Points | |---------|-------------------| | workplace-investigation.js | Full investigation workflow | | grievance-handling.js | Formal complaint investigations | | performance-improvement-plan.js | Documentation for termination |

Best Practices

Promptness: Begin investigations quickly after complaint
Neutrality: Maintain objectivity throughout
Thoroughness: Follow all reasonable leads
Documentation: Document everything contemporaneously
Confidentiality: Protect information appropriately
Non-Retaliation: Monitor and prevent retaliation

Metrics and KPIs

| Metric | Description | Target | |--------|-------------|--------| | Response Time | Days to begin investigation | <3 days | | Completion Time | Days to complete investigation | <30 days | | Documentation Quality | Complete and defensible records | 100% | | Outcome Tracking | Resolution effectiveness | Track patterns | | Retaliation Incidents | Retaliation complaints post-investigation | 0 |

Related Skills

SK-022: Employment Compliance (legal guidance)
SK-008: PIP Documentation (performance cases)

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