Human Resources Analyst

Sunrise Systems, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 50,971; Part time

Job summary

A multinational organization in Houston is seeking an Investigator for Employee Relations. This mid-senior level role is pivotal in managing internal investigations, ensuring compliance with HR practices, and promoting a fair workplace. Candidates should have experience in investigations, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of employment law. This position is contract-based and offers an engaging opportunity to influence workplace culture positively.

Qualifications

• Prior investigation experience, preferably within a multinational company.
• Strong communication skills to include verbal and report writing.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage investigations across different functions.
• Draft documentation, including investigation reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for objective investigations.

Skills

Investigation experience

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of employment law

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Discretion and empathy

Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Sunrise Systems, Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by Sunrise Systems, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $37.00/hr

The Investigator, Employee Relations plays a critical role in cultivating a fair, inclusive, and high-trust workplace. You’ll handle sensitive employee matters with care, consistency, and integrity—conducting impartial, thorough investigations and partnering across teams to promote accountability and belonging.

Responsible for conducting internal investigations on a broad range of issue types and allegations and supporting improvements in the program to include identifying trends, opportunities and action plans. This role is also responsible for making recommendations to ensuring compliance with expectations and in support of improvement of internal processes and procedures.

Investigations:

• Lead and manage investigations across the different functions for the Houston site. These investigations include alleged violations of company policies, laws, ethical and general employee relations investigations.
• Draft thoughtful, well-structured documentation, including investigation reports, talking points, and corrective action guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Legal, E&C, IT, Quality, EHS, local HR and outside counsel) to ensure comprehensive and objective investigations.
• Exercise sound, discerning judgment to balance employee fairness, legal compliance, and business priorities.
• Conduct detailed root cause analyses for substantiated allegations, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to mitigate recurrence.
• Document findings, decisions, and recommendations to appropriate system ensuring thorough and accurate records for internal reporting and recordkeeping.
• Support efforts to gather and analyze investigation data to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement, in collaboration with members of HR team.

Supervisor: HR Director, Houston Site HR Head

Qualifications:

• Prior investigation experience, preferably within a multinational company
• Strong communication skills to include verbal and report writing
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR practices, and compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships
• Demonstrated discretion, empathy, and resilience when handling confidential and sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting interview around sensitive matters
• Strong computer skills, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Human Resources and Administrative

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing