Investigator, Workplace Investigations

Rivian•Normal, IL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Workplace Investigator to protect trust, accountability, and informed decision-making by leading prompt, objective, and well-documented workplace investigations across the business. This role sits at the intersection of People, employee relations, risk mitigation, and operational rigor. You will conduct sensitive inquiries involving harassment, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, policy violations, and certain allegations of misconduct, theft, fraud, or misuse. You will also help strengthen the way investigations are triaged, documented, analyzed, and reported, so the organization can respond consistently and responsibly. This is a lead individual contributor role based in Normal, Atlanta, and Plymouth. You will partner closely with Employee Relations, Legal, Compliance, Security, People Business Partners, and business leaders, helping shape how investigative processes, reporting, and supporting tools work together in a scalable, data-informed operating model.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in workplace investigations, employee relations, compliance, legal, HR, or a related function, with meaningful experience leading sensitive employee matters.
Demonstrated experience conducting impartial investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, bullying, misconduct, or other workplace policy concerns.
Strong knowledge of investigative practices, evidence evaluation, interview planning, note-taking, and report writing.
Experience assessing credibility, weighing conflicting information, and making sound findings based on facts and documentation.
Ability to manage highly sensitive matters with discretion, sound judgment, and consistent confidentiality.
Strong understanding of employment-related policies, workplace conduct expectations, and relevant regulatory considerations.
Proven ability to partner effectively with Legal, Compliance, Employee Relations, HR, Security, and business leaders in complex situations.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, organized, and defensible investigative summaries and findings.
Strong verbal communication and interviewing skills, with the ability to navigate emotionally charged conversations with professionalism and empathy.
Experience identifying themes across cases and helping improve investigation processes, reporting, or governance practices.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple cases, and prioritize effectively in a fast-moving environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Law, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting investigations in a high-growth, multi-site, manufacturing, automotive, technology, or similarly complex operating environment.
Experience with case management systems, HR systems, and evidence-handling processes in a corporate setting.
Training or certification in workplace investigations, employee relations, compliance, or related disciplines.
Familiarity with structured problem-solving or continuous-improvement approaches that strengthen process quality and consistency.
Experience helping shape investigation reporting, operating rhythms, or cross-functional governance in addition to core casework.

Responsibilities

Lead prompt, thorough, and objective investigations into reports of harassment, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, misconduct, and policy violations.
Manage end-to-end casework, including intake review, investigation planning, evidence collection, witness and subject interviews, credibility assessment, and findings documentation.
Gather, analyze, and preserve relevant information from documents, emails, messages, HR records, access logs, surveillance footage, and other available sources.
Conduct sensitive interviews with complainants, respondents, and witnesses in a way that builds trust, protects confidentiality, and supports a fair process.
Handle allegations involving theft, fraud, misuse, or other workplace misconduct with sound judgment and appropriate escalation.
Prepare high-quality written investigative reports that summarize allegations, scope, facts, findings, and rationale in a clear and defensible manner.
Translate complex facts into practical guidance for Employee Relations, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders.
Identify case-specific risks, inconsistencies, and gaps in evidence, and recommend next steps grounded in facts and company policy.
Maintain accurate case records, timelines, and documentation to support consistency, auditability, and appropriate follow-through.
Serve as a credible witness in internal reviews, administrative matters, or legal proceedings when needed.
Help shape and refine investigation workflows, templates, standards, and intake practices to improve quality, speed, and consistency.
Track case trends, themes, and recurring issues to inform reporting for People leadership and key partners.
Identify opportunities to improve documentation quality, investigation governance, and cross-functional handoffs.
Support the development of repeatable reporting and insights that help the organization understand risk patterns and strengthen prevention efforts.
Contribute to a disciplined investigative operating model that balances employee experience, business needs, and risk mitigation.
Partner closely with Employee Relations, Legal, Compliance, Security, People Business Partners, and other stakeholders on case strategy and execution.
Provide practical guidance to leaders and partners on investigative process, documentation expectations, and appropriate escalation paths.
Coordinate across functions when cases involve overlapping policy, legal, safety, or security considerations.
Build trusted relationships with stakeholders while maintaining neutrality, discretion, and investigator independence.
Help elevate investigative capability across the organization by sharing best practices, improving tools, and supporting process education.
Contribute to training or enablement efforts that improve manager awareness of reporting channels, policy expectations, and documentation standards.
Recommend improvements to policies, controls, or leader practices based on investigation learnings and trend analysis.
Bring a continuous-improvement mindset to how workplace concerns are assessed, investigated, and resolved.