Workplace Investigator

Talent Groups; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Workplace Investigations Manager to ensure a fair and compliant workplace culture. The role involves leading internal investigations into employee conduct, drafting reports, and collaborating with Legal and HR. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in workplace investigations and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Strong track record managing sensitive or complex cases.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate confidential situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end investigations into employee misconduct.
• Draft clear, detailed investigative reports.
• Identify trends to support process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Interviewing

Organizational Skills

Trust Building

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, Compliance, or Criminal Justice

Job description

Workplace Investigations Manager

Remote | Direct Hire | U.S. Citizenship Required

We are seeking an experienced Workplace Investigations Manager to join our client’s growing corporate team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring a fair, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture by leading high-quality internal investigations related to employee conduct and policy violations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience conducting complex investigations, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive outcomes with integrity and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end investigations into employee misconduct, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace violence, and wage and hour concerns
• Conduct remote interviews with employees and relevant parties while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
• Review data, documents, and records to support objective, fact-based findings
• Draft clear, detailed investigative reports and recommend appropriate actions using a consistent decision-making framework
• Partner with Legal, HR, and business leaders to provide consultation on outcomes and next steps
• Identify trends and insights to support process improvements and mitigate organizational risk
• Contribute to team strategy and help implement departmental initiatives
• Promote a culture of trust, respect, and accountability, while championing diversity and inclusion in all investigations
• Collaborate with peers to evolve best practices, case workflows, and training content

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience conducting workplace investigations
• Strong track record managing sensitive or complex cases in areas such as harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace violence, and wage/hour issues
• Outstanding communication and interviewing skills, with the ability to build trust and uncover facts
• Demonstrated ability to navigate confidential and high-stakes situations with discretion and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Adept at writing concise, well-structured reports with defensible conclusions
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to fairness, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, Compliance, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• Spanish language proficiency a strong plus