Workplace Investigator - MEA / APAC / NA

Hitachi Energy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is expanding its Integrity division to strengthen workplace investigations across the organization. We lead investigations from intake to closure, collaborating with Legal, HR, and Integrity teams to handle employee misconduct and Code of Conduct violations.

The Senior Investigator role focuses on complex, multi-jurisdictional cases, with travel up to 10% and responsibilities spanning data collection, forensic analysis, interviewing, and reporting. Based in Bengaluru, India.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corporate or workplace investigations.
• Strong understanding of workplace misconduct investigations and fact-finding methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace investigations under guidance, independently or with teams.
• Manage end-to-end investigative processes from intake to closure.
• Interview whistleblowers, witnesses, and involved employees confidentially.
• Prepare clear investigation reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Support disciplinary committees across levels and geographies.
• Take part in training and capability-building for Legal & Integrity and HR teams.

Skills

Interviewing

Data analysis

Documentation

Report writing

Forensic analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or related field

Tools

Relativity

ZyLAB

Job description

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, Integrity is an independent and objective organization that forms an integral part of the Legal & Integrity Function. We are expanding our team to strengthen our focus on workplace-related investigations. The team is responsible for receiving and managing allegations involving employee misconduct and violations of the Code of Conduct, overseeing the full investigation lifecycle, and supporting appropriate disciplinary and remediation actions.

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, Integrity is an independent and objective organization that forms an integral part of the Legal & Integrity Function. We are expanding our team to strengthen our focus on workplace-related investigations. The team is responsible for receiving and managing allegations involving employee misconduct and violations of the Code of Conduct, overseeing the full investigation lifecycle, and supporting appropriate disciplinary and remediation actions.

As a Senior Investigator - Workplace Related Matters, you will play a critical role in conducting complex, multi-jurisdictional workplace investigations that may impact employees, business operations, and the company's reputation. Working closely with Legal, Integrity, HR, and other stakeholders, you will lead investigations from intake through closure while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability across the organization.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Conduct workplace-related investigations under the direction of the Head of OSI - Labor/Workplace Related Matters, independently or in collaboration with other Special Investigations Officers, Legal & Integrity, and HR teams.


• Manage end-to-end investigative processes, including allegation assessment, evidence gathering, data collection, forensic analysis, witness interviews, documentation, and case closure.


• Interview whistleblowers, witnesses, impacted employees, and subjects in a professional, objective, and confidential manner.


• Prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive investigation reports and present findings to relevant stakeholders.


• Engage and communicate with disciplinary committees at various levels across the organization.


• Support investigations across regional and, when required, global locations.


• Deliver training and capability-building sessions for Legal & Integrity and HR teams to strengthen workplace investigation skills.


• Provide ongoing guidance and support to HR teams on workplace-related matters.


• Identify lessons learned from investigations and contribute to the enhancement of internal controls and risk mitigation measures.


• Support the continued development and maturity of the Integrity investigation function.


• Travel up to 10% as required to support investigation activities.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Human Resources, Audit, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Minimum 8 years of experience conducting corporate or workplace investigations.


• Strong understanding of workplace misconduct investigations, employee relations matters, and fact-finding methodologies.


• Experience managing investigations from intake through reporting and resolution.


• Preferred professional background in Law, Human Resources, Compliance, Integrity, Ethics, Audit, or a related discipline.


• Experience working with eDiscovery and investigation tools such as Relativity, ZyLAB, or similar platforms.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.


• Strong analytical, interviewing, documentation, and report-writing capabilities.


• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple investigations and deliver results within established deadlines.


• High level of integrity, independent judgment, attention to detail, resilience, and professionalism.


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies while maintaining objectivity and confidentiality.


• Ability to build trust and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the organization.


• Based in Bangalore, India.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to fostering an ethical, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. We offer a dynamic opportunity within a global organization where professional development and continuous learning are highly valued. You will have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibilities, contribute to a growing function, and work alongside experienced professionals dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity. We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with your skills and experience.
Publication date : 2026-08-11