Employee Relations Investigator - Los Angeles

Axiom Talent Platform • Los Angeles, CA

10h • $64,000 - $309,750 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Our Team as an Employee Relations Investigator at Axiom Location: Los Angeles, CA (4-5 dpw in-office) We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Investigator to support our technology client team. In this role, you will lead full-cycle workplace investigations for a fast-paced global SaaS/technology company, ensuring issues are handled thoroughly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable laws and internal policies. This is an existing vacancy.

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on employee relations and workplace investigations experience.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex and sensitive matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and policy violations.
• Experience in a fast-paced technology or SaaS environment strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-volume, high-stakes cases simultaneously under tight timelines.
• Exceptional interviewing, fact-finding, documentation, and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) a plus.
• Willing to work on-site in our client's office in Los Angeles, CA 4-5 days/week.

Nice To Haves

• Prior in-house experience as an Employee Relations or HR Investigator at a global or rapidly scaling organization.
• Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional employment law and cross-border investigation considerations.
• Experience using case management and HR systems to track investigations and generate reporting/insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee relations investigations from intake through closure, including triage, scoping, interviews, evidence review, findings, and recommendations.
• Handle a portfolio of 6–8 complex matters at any given time, with an expectation to close most cases within approximately 30 days.
• Investigate a wide range of concerns, from interpersonal "he said/she said" conflicts to complex, multi-party matters, including Title VII and other EEO-related cases.
• Draft clear, well-structured investigation reports and partner closely with Legal, HR, and business leaders on outcomes, remediation, and risk mitigation.
• Maintain accurate case documentation, tracking, and metrics; contribute to continuous improvement of ER investigation processes and protocols.
• Provide guidance to HR and managers on investigation best practices, policy interpretation, and issue resolution.
• Stay current on employment and anti-discrimination laws, internal policies, and investigation best practices.

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level