Human Resources Investigations Unit
To promote equity, accountability, and fairness through our professional, compassionate, and ethical investigations.
The Human Resources Investigations Unit (HRIU) is an independent investigative unit. HRIU was created in response to the City of Seattle employees' request for a fair and unbiased investigations group.
HRIU investigates complaints and alleged violations of City Personnel Rule 1.1. This includes allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct. While reports can be made directly to HRIU, in order to resolve issues at the lowest level, you should report all prohibited behavior to your HR Representative. If it requires a formal investigation, they will involve HRIU.
HRIU uses trauma-informed investigation best practices to ensure employees are treated compassionately and fairly through all phases of the investigation process.
To learn about what HRIU does and doesn’t do, click here and click here to review HRIU’s investigation process.
To reach the HRIU team, please contact us by email through SHR_HRIU@seattle.gov or call us at (206) 733-9888.