Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations Specialist

##

Job Description # Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations Specialist Apply
** Job#: 3057578
***
* Job Description:

** Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations Specialist
*
* Location:

** Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Remote)

Role Overview This organization is seeking an Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations Specialist to manage and conduct objective workplace investigations. The specialist will handle allegations of policy violations, misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and other employee-related concerns. This role ensures alignment with federal, state, and local laws, as well as organizational policies, while maintaining confidentiality, empathy, and fairness throughout the investigative process. The successful candidate will develop investigation protocols, provide recommendations based on findings, and partner with human resources and business leadership to mitigate risk and promote a respectful workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage investigations into workplace complaints, including interviewing involved parties, gathering and analyzing evidence, and documenting findings in an objective manner.
* Ensure investigations adhere to legal standards and organizational policies, while assessing potential liability and escalating high-risk cases appropriately.
* Prepare detailed investigation reports with findings and recommended actions to present to HR leadership and legal counsel.
* Develop and deliver training sessions for managers and employees on investigation processes, workplace conduct, and compliance requirements.
* Monitor and analyze investigation trends to identify systemic issues and recommend policy updates and preventive measures to reduce future incidents.
* Serve as an advisor to HR and management teams on handling sensitive employee relations matters and maintaining a positive workplace environment.

Required Qualifications
*
* Education:

** Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field combined with an Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) Certification, or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree in Labor and Employment Law combined with an AWI Certification.
*
* Experience:

** Minimum of 7+ years of experience in employee relations or workplace investigations within a multi-state organization, with global experience preferred.
** Technical

Skills:

** Strong knowledge of employment laws (federal, state, and local) and compliance requirements. Proficiency in HR systems (Workday HRMS preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite. Exceptional interviewing, analytical, and report-writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications
* Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
* Strong competencies in analytical thinking, attention to detail, ethical judgment, conflict resolution, and collaborative problem-solving.

Company Overview & Culture This employer is a leading global technology and digital engineering firm dedicated to helping organizations adapt, innovate, and thrive. The organization delivers end-to-end solutions that accelerate time-to-value across commercial and federal sectors. Operating across multiple global markets, the firm innovates alongside customers to enhance value and improve user experiences. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment that prioritizes training, career advancement, and a comprehensive suite of wellness, health, and retirement incentives.
** Employee Type:
** Full Time
* * Remote:
** Yes
*
* Location:

** Milwaukee, WI, US
** Job Type:
** Internal
* * Date Posted:
** October 28, 2026
** Pay Range:**  $120,000 - $140,000