Workplace Investigator - MEA / APAC / NA

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Investigator - Workplace Related Matters based in Bangalore, India. You will lead complex workplace investigations spanning regions, coordinating with Legal & Integrity, HR, and other stakeholders to ensure thorough fact-finding and remediation as needed.

The role requires at least 8 years of investigative experience, a law or related degree, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate or workplace investigations.
• Experience with end‑to‑end investigations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end workplace investigations under supervision or independently.
• Manage intake, evidence gathering, interviews, reporting, and closure.
• Draft clear investigation reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Engage disciplinary committees and support global investigations.
• Provide guidance to HR on workplace-related matters.
• Deliver training to strengthen investigation skills.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Skills

Interviewing

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Cross-cultural communication

Education

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

Tools

Relativity

ZyLAB

Job description

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.
• Demonstrated 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.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.