Employee Relations Investigator

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

2d•$77,600 - $176,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a senior employee relations investigator with strong investigative skills and a passion for ensuring fairness, compliance, and integrity in the workplace. In this role you will be responsible for conducting thorough, timely, and impartial investigations into complex employee conduct concerns, with a focus on independent judgement, issue spotting, and risk assessment. This position is located in the Washington Metro area. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Experience handling sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
Knowledge of employment law principles and workplace compliance policies
Ability to write clear, objective, and defensible reports or summaries based on factual evidence
Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience with employee relations investigations, or 9+ years of experience with employee relations investigations in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with case management systems or investigative databases
Experience with structured interview techniques and root-cause analysis
Experience working in a matrixed or large-scale organizational structure
Experience with human resources
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
Possession of excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical-thinking skills
Professional Certification such as AWI-CH, SHRM-CP, or PHR Certification

Responsibilities

Conduct end-to-end investigations into workplace complaints, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and violations of company policy.
Interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses while ensuring procedural fairness and neutrality.
Analyze data, communications, documents, and relevant evidence to develop a comprehensive understanding of events.
Draft clear, accurate, and well-reasoned investigation summaries and findings.
Ensure all investigations are advanced promptly through the full investigation lifecycle in alignment with established service level agreements, recognizing the high-risk nature and potential business impact of such matters.
Identify and escalate high-risk issues, including those with potential legal, compliance, or reputational implications.
Collaborate with Legal and HR to ensure proper resolution, documentation, and consistency in approach.
Maintain detailed records and case files in accordance with documentation standards and timeliness.
Provide consultation to HR and leadership on investigation process, policy interpretation, and next steps while ensuring all investigations are handled with the utmost confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.