Employee Relations Investigator

This range is provided by TekWissen ®. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $25.00/hr - $30.00/hr Job Title: HR Analyst III / Employee Relations Investigator Location: Houston, TX, 77047 Duration: 6 Months Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: Onsite Pay rate: - $25.00-$30.00/Hr Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The job opportunity is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our client's global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands. Job Summary: The Investigator, Employee Relations plays a critical role in fostering a fair, inclusive, and high-trust workplace. This role is responsible for managing sensitive employee relations matters with care, consistency, and integrity by conducting impartial and thorough investigations. The position partners with cross-functional teams to ensure accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement of internal processes and programs. Responsibilities Lead and manage internal investigations across multiple functions for the Houston site, including alleged violations of company policies, laws, ethics, and general employee relations matters. Conduct impartial, timely, and well‑documented investigations while balancing employee fairness, legal compliance, and business priorities. Draft clear, well‑structured investigation documentation, including reports, talking points, and corrective action recommendations. Collaborate with cross‑functional partners such as Legal, Ethics & Compliance, IT, Quality, EHS, local HR, and external counsel to ensure comprehensive and objective investigations. Perform detailed root cause analyses for substantiated findings and recommend corrective and preventive actions to mitigate recurrence. Document findings, decisions, and recommendations accurately in designated systems to support internal reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Analyze investigation data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and support action planning in collaboration with the HR team. Provide recommendations to ensure compliance with company expectations and support improvements to internal processes and procedures. Required Skills Minimum a Bachelor’s degree is required Prior experience conducting investigations, preferably within a multinational organization. Experience working in complex, matrixed, or global environments. Exposure to cross‑functional investigations involving Legal, Compliance, or external counsel. Experience analyzing investigation metrics and trends to drive process improvement. Familiarity with HR case management or investigation tracking systems. Strong knowledge of employment law, HR practices, and compliance frameworks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing. Strong analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving abilities. Demonstrated ability to conduct interviews involving sensitive and confidential matters. High level of discretion, empathy, resilience, and sound judgment. Ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholders. Strong computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity. Seniority level Associate Employment type Contract Job function Human Resources Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr Tekwissen