Workplace Investigator

Summary

Workplace Violence Investigator (Contract)Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Hours: 40 hours/weekDuration : 4 months to startPay Rate: $50–$60/hourA leading global organization, is seeking a Workplace Violence Investigator to support its Internal & External Investigations team on a contract basis. This role will lead objective, confidential investigations involving workplace violence, employee misconduct, and other policy violations across a global workforce.What You'll DoConduct workplace investigations involving workplace violence, misconduct, and policy violations.Interview employees, vendors, and other stakeholders.Gather, analyze, and preserve evidence and documentation.Prepare clear investigative reports and present findings to Legal, HR, Labor Relations, and senior leadership.Ensure investigations are handled in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.Review peer investigations for quality and consistency.Manage multiple investigations while maintaining confidentiality and objectivity.What We're Looking For4+ years of workplace investigations, employee relations, HR, compliance, labor relations, or related experience.Strong experience conducting sensitive employee interviews and investigations.Excellent fact-finding, evidence analysis, report writing, and communication skills.Knowledge of employment laws and workplace policies.Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while building credibility with stakeholders.PreferredExperience investigating workplace violence, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, ethics, or employee misconduct matters.Experience in large, unionized, regulated, or global organizations.Relevant investigations, HR, or compliance certifications are a plus.

Job Description

Workplace Violence Investigator (Contract)Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)Hours: 40 hours/weekDuration : 4 months to startPay Rate: $50–$60/hourA leading global organization, is seeking a Workplace Violence Investigator to support its Internal & External Investigations team on a contract basis. This role will lead objective, confidential investigations involving workplace violence, employee misconduct, and other policy violations across a global workforce.What You'll DoConduct workplace investigations involving workplace violence, misconduct, and policy violations.Interview employees, vendors, and other stakeholders.Gather, analyze, and preserve evidence and documentation.Prepare clear investigative reports and present findings to Legal, HR, Labor Relations, and senior leadership.Ensure investigations are handled in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.Review peer investigations for quality and consistency.Manage multiple investigations while maintaining confidentiality and objectivity.What We're Looking For4+ years of workplace investigations, employee relations, HR, compliance, labor relations, or related experience.Strong experience conducting sensitive employee interviews and investigations.Excellent fact-finding, evidence analysis, report writing, and communication skills.Knowledge of employment laws and workplace policies.Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while building credibility with stakeholders.PreferredExperience investigating workplace violence, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, ethics, or employee misconduct matters.Experience in large, unionized, regulated, or global organizations.Relevant investigations, HR, or compliance certifications are a plus.