Investigations Head ~ Employment

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization is seeking a Head of Investigations – Employment to lead complex workplace investigations and manage employment-related disputes across multiple international regions. This senior role requires strong legal judgement and discretion, providing strategic guidance while ensuring robust governance. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in employment law and a proven ability to handle high-risk investigations effectively. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to organizational development and compliance across various regions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in employment law, workplace investigations, or dispute management.
• Experience in multinational or large corporate environments, especially in the Middle East and Europe.
• Strong capability managing cross-border or high-risk investigations.
• Strong capability managing cross-border or high-risk investigations.
• Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of global frameworks for employment investigations and dispute resolution.
• Provide expert legal and strategic advice on misconduct, grievances, and ethics-related cases.
• Oversee internal investigations to ensure fairness and compliance.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Investigations management

Dispute resolution

Strong legal judgement

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field

Legal qualification or recognized investigation/compliance certification

Job description

Overview

A global organization is seeking a Head of Investigations – Employment to lead complex workplace investigations and manage employment-related disputes across multiple international regions. This senior role provides strategic guidance, ensures robust governance, and oversees sensitive matters requiring strong legal judgement and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of global frameworks for employment investigations and dispute resolution.
• Provide expert legal and strategic advice on misconduct, grievances, whistleblowing, discrimination, and ethics-related cases.
• Oversee and quality-assure internal investigations to ensure fairness, compliance, and alignment with global standards.

Governance & Risk

• Embed consistent governance frameworks across regions with varied legal and cultural requirements.
• Advise on risk mitigation and ensure consistent application of key policies related to conduct and workplace behavior.
• Support pre-litigation strategies and manage relationships with external counsel when required.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and senior stakeholders to drive a consistent approach to investigations and dispute handling.
• Deliver training on investigation best practices and handling complex employment issues.

Insights & Reporting

• Monitor global employment-law developments and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Track investigation trends and prepare concise reports for senior management.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field; legal qualification or recognized investigation/compliance certification preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience in employment law, workplace investigations, or dispute management.
• Experience in multinational or large corporate environments is essential; exposure to the Middle East and Europe is a strong advantage.
• Strong capability managing cross-border or high-risk investigations.
• Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to travel internationally when required.