Senior Investigator And Employee Relations Consultant (HR)

TL;DR

Senior Investigator and Employee Relations Consultant (HR): Leading and conducting high-risk workplace investigations and providing guidance on complex employee relations issues with an accent on legal compliance, risk mitigation, and impartial conflict resolution. Focus on managing Title VII, ADA, and FMLA cases, analyzing organizational risks, and partnering with Legal and HR leadership to ensure legally defensible outcomes.

Location: Remote (USA) — Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

Salary: $87,400 - $123,400

Company

A financial services company dedicated to helping customers achieve financial freedom through retirement and investment solutions.

What you will do

• Lead and manage high-risk workplace investigations (discrimination, harassment, retaliation) from intake through final resolution.
• Develop investigative strategies, conduct interviews, analyze evidence, and prepare comprehensive investigative summaries.
• Provide consultation to management on complex ER issues, including disciplinary actions and involuntary terminations.
• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and municipal employment laws.
• Analyze ER and investigation data to identify systemic trends and develop proactive risk-reduction solutions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, and HR Business Partners to maintain fair employment practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Law, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of experience conducting complex workplace investigations and Employee Relations.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (Sponsorship, CPT, or OPT not available).
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, and FMLA.
• Proven ability to independently manage a significant caseload of highly confidential matters.
• Excellent professional writing skills for preparing summaries for legal and leadership review.

Nice to have

• Juris Doctor (JD) or a legal background.
• Professional certification such as PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP.
• Experience within the financial services or other highly regulated industries.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Generous paid time off, including 10 company holidays and 3 floating holidays.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year.
• Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability programs.