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Workplace Investigation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Human Resource Generalist

Randolph, MA · On-site

$70K - $76K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Leave of absence & workplace injury coordination * Employee relations- investigating incidents/concerns/complaints, conflict management and mediation * Coaching & counseling Managers on employee ...

The Employee Relations Partner (ERP) provides expert-level investigation, triage, and resolution of workplace concerns within a rapidly growing, high-volume field population. Acting as a trusted ...

HR Consultant

Shoreline, WA · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations * Independently manage complex employee relations matters involving performance, attendance, conduct, workplace conflict, and policy interpretation.

Labor & Employment Attorney

Houston, TX

$100/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This fully onsite role offers the chance to partner directly with HR, management, and executive leadership on a wide range of employment law matters, including workplace investigations, employee ...

Human Resource Generalist

Randolph, MA

$70K - $76K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Leave of absence & workplace injury coordination * Employee relations- investigating incidents/concerns/complaints, conflict management and mediation * Coaching & counseling Managers on employee ...

Employee Relations Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

Lead complex employee relations investigations, including matters involving workplace conduct, financial misconduct, and information security incidents, and support timely, fair, and well-documented ...

Labor & Employment Attorney

Houston, TX

$100/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This fully onsite role offers the chance to partner directly with HR, management, and executive leadership on a wide range of employment law matters, including workplace investigations, employee ...

Employment Counsel

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $230K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Complete workplace investigations; * Partner with People Ops (HR) and Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) teams on compliance training, and policy implementation; * Monitor changes in employment law ...

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How much do workplace investigation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for workplace investigation in the United States is $75,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a workplace investigation?

A workplace investigation is a formal process conducted by an employer or a third party to examine complaints or concerns about misconduct, policy violations, or other issues in the workplace. This process typically involves gathering information, interviewing relevant parties, and reviewing evidence to determine what happened and whether company policies or laws were violated. The goal is to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of the situation, protect all parties involved, and recommend appropriate actions or remedies. Workplace investigations can address issues such as harassment, discrimination, theft, or other forms of misconduct.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a workplace investigator?

To thrive as a Workplace Investigator, you need a solid understanding of employment law, investigative procedures, and human resources practices, often supported by a relevant degree or professional certification (e.g., SHRM, HRCI, or AWI). Familiarity with case management software and digital evidence-gathering tools is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, discretion, and effective communication skills help build trust and ensure thorough, unbiased investigations. These competencies are essential for resolving workplace issues impartially, protecting organizational integrity, and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals in workplace investigation roles?

Professionals in workplace investigation roles often encounter challenges such as managing sensitive information, maintaining impartiality, and handling emotionally charged situations. They must navigate complex interpersonal dynamics while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company policies and legal standards. Balancing thoroughness with timeliness can also be demanding, as investigations often require gathering evidence, interviewing multiple parties, and documenting findings accurately. Effective communication and strong ethical judgment are essential for overcoming these challenges and ensuring fair outcomes.

What is the difference between Workplace Investigation vs HR Specialist?

AspectWorkplace InvestigationHR Specialist
Primary FocusConducting investigations into workplace misconduct, harassment, or policy violationsManaging employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and HR policies
Required CredentialsOften requires knowledge of employment law, investigation techniques, and certifications in workplace investigationsHR certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI), HR degrees, and experience in HR functions
Work EnvironmentTypically in a corporate or organizational setting, focusing on sensitive investigationsBroader HR department environment, handling various employee-related tasks

While both roles operate within the HR and organizational framework, Workplace Investigators specialize in conducting thorough investigations into workplace issues, whereas HR Specialists handle a wide range of employee relations and HR functions. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right expertise for specific needs.

What does a workplace investigation do?

A workplace investigation involves examining reports of misconduct, such as harassment or policy violations, to determine facts and gather evidence. The investigator reviews relevant documents, interviews involved parties, and documents findings to help organizations address issues and ensure a safe work environment.
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Infographic showing various Workplace Investigation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,325 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

Sr Employee Relations Specialist/Investigator

Honeywell

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Honeywell rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 186 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

68th of 540 rated manufacturers


Job description

As a Sr. ER Specialist/Investigator within the Labor and Employee Relations function/Central Investigations Team, you will support investigations matters and employee relations strategy. This role blends hands-on case ownership with root-cause/corrective-action governance and manager enablement. You will manage assigned matters from intake through closure, develop investigation or ER response plans, gather and review relevant information, document factual findings, coordinate handoffs, and help ensure matters are handled timely, fairly, consistently, and confidentially.

The role partners closely with HR, Legal, Compliance, Security, site leadership, HRPs, and business stakeholders to reduce repeat issues, improve documentation quality, and promote a fair, ethical, and respectful workplace.

You will work out of our Charlotte, NC, Houston, TX, or Atlanta, GA location on a Hybrid work schedule.

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, compliance, ethics, HR business partnership, labor relations, or a related corporate investigation or ER role.
  • Experience drafting investigation findings, case summaries, corrective-action records, or executive-ready updates - Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience handling sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, neutrality, sound judgment, professionalism, and appropriate independence.

WE VALUE

  • Experience managing multiple ER matters, investigations, or complex employee relations issues simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.
  • Experience using data, case metrics, HR Acuity or comparable case management systems, dashboards, analytics, or project management practices to support ER, investigations, reporting, or process improvement.
  • Ability to understand diverse business environments, assess risk, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions for site-level ER issues.
  • Knowledge of workplace investigation best practices, employee relations, company policies, Code of Conduct expectations, labor and employment law concepts, and corrective-action governance.
  • Ability to analyze complex situations, synthesize facts, separate opinion from evidence, and communicate practical recommendations clearly.
  • Ability to prioritize competing matters, manage multiple tasks, and move work from intake and requirements through execution, closure, and follow-up.
  • Experience using case management systems, data analytics, scorecards, metrics, or reporting tools to identify trends, monitor action closure, and support prevention routines.

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit:https://benefits.honeywell.com/

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: August 13, 2026.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

  • Lead priority investigations, ER, and investigations matters from intake through closure, ensuring cases are handled timely, thoroughly, fairly, consistently, and confidentially.
  • Develop ER or investigation plans, conduct complainant, witness, manager, and subject interviews as appropriate, gather and review relevant evidence, assess credibility, and document factual findings.
  • Prepare clear, concise, objective, and well-supported case summaries, findings, corrective-action records, and closure documentation in HR Acuity or designated case systems.
  • Strengthen investigations execution across key sites by improving ownership clarity, case hygiene, handoffs, aging discipline, and reopen prevention.
  • Embed routines to convert ER trends into root-cause insights, corrective-action accountability, and sustained issue prevention.
  • Translate case data, repeat themes, policy gaps, and control opportunities into practical prevention strategies that reinforce a fair, ethical, and respectful workplace.
  • Build manager and HR capability through targeted coaching on ER practices, policy application, escalation quality, documentation, and consistent decision-making.

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Honeywell is charging into the Industrial IoT revolution with the establishment of Honeywell Connected Enterprise (HCE), building on our heritage of invention and deep, on-the-ground industry expertise. HCE is the leading industrial disruptor, building and connecting software solutions to streamline and centralize the assets, people and processes that help our customers make smarter, more accurate business decisions. Moving at the speed of software, we are creating, innovating and delivering solutions fast, challenging the way things have always been done, piloting new ways for all of us to work, and expecting our successes to set new standards for our customers and for Honeywell. The Chief Architect for Honeywell Connected Enterprise will lead a team of architects and system engineers responsible for the design of applications and infrastructure that deliver high value outcomes for customers in industrial, buildings, distribution centers, and aerospace vertical markets. The Chief Architect will work directly with leadership, development teams, and offering management to design well integrated solutions that utilize software platforming to encourage reuse and speed to market.

Industry

Furniture manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

1906