Workplace Investigator (Chicago)

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Hours: 40 hours/week

Duration: 4 months to start

Pay Rate: $50–$60/hour

What You'll Do: Conduct 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 For: 4+ 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.

Preferred: Experience 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.