Lead Investigator, People Relations - 12 month contract

Euro London Appointments; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global media and entertainment company seeks a Lead Investigator for a 12-month remote contract. This role requires at least 5 years of experience and a deep understanding of employment law across EMEA. The successful candidate will lead investigations into workplace issues and collaborate with various teams while supporting other investigators. Proficiency in an additional European language is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Employment Investigator.
• Deep understanding of employment law and people policies across EMEA.
• Proficiency in an additional European language is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into workplace issues such as harassment, bullying, and discrimination.
• Conduct investigations confidentially, adhering to laws and internal policies.
• Collaborate with legal, HR, and inclusion teams for complex employee cases.
• Support and mentor investigators, manage caseloads and improve processes.

Skills

Employment investigations

Communication skills

Understanding of employment law

Compassion and discretion

Flexibility across time zones

Job description

Lead Investigator, People Relations - 12 month contract

Are you passionate about fairness, integrity, and making workplaces safer, more inclusive, and more supportive?

We’re looking for a Lead Investigator to join a People Relations team for a 12-month temporary contract.

The Lead Investigator will be part of a team of workplace investigators working for a leading global media and entertainment company.

Role responsibilities:

• Lead investigations into workplace issues such as harassment, bullying, and discrimination across various business areas.
• Conduct investigations with confidentiality, empathy, and fairness, adhering to EU, state, and local laws, as well as internal policies.
• Collaborate closely with legal, HR, security, and inclusion teams to resolve complex employee relations cases with integrity and insight.
• Support the Senior Director by mentoring investigators, managing caseloads, and improving investigation processes across the region.

Candidate requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience as an Employment Investigator.
• Deep understanding of employment law and people policies across the EMEA region.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive matters with compassion, discretion, and professionalism.
• Ability to work remotely and flexibly across different time zones.
• Proficiency in an additional European language is beneficial.

Join a values-driven team that balances business acumen with human-centered approaches. The role is full-time and fully remote, but candidates must be UK-based and preferably within commuting distance to London for payroll purposes.

If interested, please send your CV in Word format to [e-mail].

CVs will be handled confidentially. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.