Employee Relations Investigations Lead

Our team members advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Human Resources organization in the role of Employee Relations Investigations Lead
.

We are seeking a highly experienced Employee Relations professional with advanced workplace investigations expertise, strong employment law knowledge, and executive‑level presence. In this role, you will lead complex and executive‑level investigations
, serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, and help shape best‑in‑class Employee Relations investigation practices within a growing and highly collaborative ER function.

Key Relationships

Reports to:

Executive Director – Employee Relations and Investigations

Direct reports:
None

Location:

Bloomington, IN (South Region)

The Scope:

The Employee Relations Investigations Lead is responsible for handling Tier 2 and Tier 3 investigations
, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other highly sensitive matters—often involving executives or senior leaders. This role applies advanced investigative techniques, sound judgment, and flawless objectivity to ensure fair, thorough, and compliant outcomes.

This team was established in 2025 and has grown rapidly, with 22 team members to date. The culture is positive, collaborative, and engaging
, with a strong focus on process improvement
, teamwork, and shared problem‑solving. As a relatively new function, the team works comfortably in gray areas
, and this role requires someone who can function independently, drive their own work, and contribute to building and refining ER investigation practices.

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for this position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

Bachelor’s Degree required

8–10 years of relevant Employee Relations and/or employment law experience

Demonstrated experience leading complex, executive ‑ level workplace investigations

Proven experience managing discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and DEI ‑ related investigations

Detailed understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws

Advanced workplace investigation skills, including interviewing, credibility assessment, evidence analysis, and documentation

Flawless objectivity and integrity with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to influence, counsel, and advise senior leaders

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong problem ‑ solving and critical ‑ thinking ability

Preferred

Master’s Degree or Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred

HR Certifications preferred (SPHR, PHR, SHRM ‑ SCP, SHRM ‑ CP)

Previous experience in a Lead, Manager, Director, or Senior ‑ level ER role

Experience working within a centralized ER intake and triage model

Key Responsibilities:
Advanced Investigations & Strategic Execution

Executive ‑ and High ‑ Risk Investigations:
Independently lead Tier 2 and Tier 3 investigations, including harassment, discrimination, and other complex employee relations matters involving senior leaders.

Investigation Lifecycle Management:
Conduct witness interviews, gather and review documentation, assess credibility, analyze data, and synthesize findings to determine facts and outcomes.

Reporting & Recommendations:
Prepare clear, concise investigation reports and provide actionable, well ‑ reasoned recommendations for corrective or remedial action.

Consultative Partnership:
Advise leaders and HR partners on complex employee relations challenges, applying employment law expertise and sound judgment.

ER Intake & Triage Support:
Partner with the ER team to support centralized intake processes, case leveling, and decision ‑ making related to investigation assignment and approach.

Audits & Quality Assurance:
Conduct regional ER case audits to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to investigation standards and best practices.

Training &

Education:

Develop and facilitate interactive, scenario ‑ based investigations and employment law training for people managers and ER team members.

Data, Reporting & Insights:
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