Senior Human Rights Investigator III – Lead & Analyze Cases

Illinoiscomptroller; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Retirement plan

Job summary

Illinois Department of Human Rights in Chicago seeks a Human Rights Investigator III to handle complex discrimination charges, develop investigative techniques, and lead an investigations unit. The role combines case management with training responsibilities and collaboration across teams.

The position offers a hybrid in-office schedule, competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence policy while ensuring fair treatment under the Illinois Human Rights Act.

Qualifications

• Requires four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in business, public, or personnel administration, or social sciences.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience as a Human Rights Investigator II or three (3) years of investigative experience related to discrimination.
• Prefers at least three (3) years’ investigations experience collecting and analyzing testimony and/or records.
• Prefers at least three (3) years’ experience managing an investigations caseload with varying deadlines.
• Prefers at least three (3) years’ experience writing lengthy investigative reports.
• Prefers at least three (3) years’ experience communicating effectively with diverse groups of people.

Responsibilities

• Develops or revises techniques or methods of investigation.
• Carries a caseload of routine and complex cases.
• Acts as a lead worker for an investigations unit.
• Provides training to newly hired employees and work guidance to lower level investigators.

Skills

Investigations

Leadership

Communication

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

Illinois Department of Human Rights in Chicago seeks a Human Rights Investigator III to handle complex discrimination charges, develop investigative techniques, and lead an investigations unit. The role combines case management with training responsibilities and collaboration across teams.

The position offers a hybrid in-office schedule, competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence policy while ensuring fair treatment under the Illinois Human Rights Act.