Sr Employee Relations Investigator
About The Position
The Senior Employee Relations Investigator serves as the organization’s lead investigator for complex, high-risk employee relations matters across multiple business units and geographic locations. The role conducts independent investigations into allegations such as harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace violence, ethical misconduct, conflicts of interest, policy violations, and other matters with significant legal, regulatory, labor relations, or reputational implications. The position partners with Human Resources, Labor Relations, Legal, Compliance, Security, Ethics, and senior business leaders to ensure investigations are fair, objective, compliant, and defensible. The investigator handles highly sensitive matters involving senior leadership and represented and non-represented employees, including issues with potential litigation or agency exposure. The role requires advanced investigative expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to influence executive stakeholders while maintaining independence and credibility.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of Human Resources or related experience.
- At least 3 years of Employee Relations or related experience.
- Strong business-oriented written and oral communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and NLRA.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace violence and threats, ethics and compliance violations, employee misconduct, conflicts of interest, and wage and hour concerns.
- Conduct witness and subject interviews.
- Prepare defensible investigation reports.
- Partner with Legal, HR, Labor Relations, Compliance, and Security.
- Support EEOC, NLRB, OSHA, and other agency matters.
- Testify in arbitration and administrative proceedings.
- Maintain confidentiality and attorney-client privilege requirements where applicable.
- Influence decision-making regarding disciplinary actions, policy changes, and organizational interventions.
- Deliver training on workplace investigations, documentation, anti-retaliation, and respectful workplace practices.
- Identify trends and recommend proactive solutions to reduce employee relations risk.
- Provide rapid response during critical incidents involving workplace violence, misconduct allegations, media attention, or executive-level concerns.
- Coordinate with Security, Legal, and business leadership during high-profile investigations.
Benefits
- Annual incentive program.
- Competitive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Ability to earn wellness incentives of up to $2,300 in 2026 for employee-only coverage, plus other wellbeing resources.
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
- 401(k) match for student debt program.
- Cash balance pension plan.
- Adoption assistance.
- Mental health resources.
- Employee resource groups.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays, and 2 personal holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
- Commuter benefits.
- Electric vehicle incentive program.
- Appliance purchase plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
