Workplace Investigator

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Onsite) Overview A leading organization is seeking an experienced Harassment & Discrimination Investigator to support its workplace investigations function on a contract basis. This role will be responsible for conducting prompt, thorough, objective, and confidential investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, employee misconduct, and other workplace policy violations. The ideal candidate brings strong workplace investigations experience, exceptional interviewing and report-writing skills, and the ability to manage sensitive employee matters while partnering closely with Human Resources, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Compliance, and Legal stakeholders. What You'll Do Lead workplace investigations involving allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and other policy violations Conduct interviews with complainants, witnesses, subjects, and other relevant parties Gather, analyze, and preserve documentary, electronic, and physical evidence Assess facts, credibility, and policy implications to develop objective findings and recommendations Prepare detailed investigative reports and case summaries for Human Resources, Labor Relations, Legal, and senior leadership Maintain accurate case records and investigation documentation Review investigative work prepared by peers to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to investigative standards Manage multiple investigations simultaneously while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support fair, consistent, and defensible investigative outcomes What You'll Bring Workplace, employee relations, human resources, ethics & compliance, employment law, or internal investigations experience Experience conducting workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, employee misconduct, or other employee relations matters Strong interviewing, fact-finding, evidence-gathering, and analytical skills Working knowledge of employment law principles and workplace policies Excellent report-writing and documentation skills Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential employee matters with professionalism and discretion Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active investigations #J-18808-Ljbffr