Contract Employee Relations Investigator

Job Title: Contract Employee Relations Investigator Location: Lake Forest, IL or Chicago, IL Pay: $50/HR, W-2 Duration: 2+ Month Contract Work Hours M-F 8-5 pm HYBRID SCHEDULE Conduct investigations into allegations of Title VII violations, company policy violations, complaints, concerns, and disputes. Review and collect evidence, conduct interviews, and investigate all assigned employee policy violations, complaints, concerns, disputes, claims of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, complaints of unfair treatment, or behaviors not aligned with client’s principles. Maintain confidentiality and impartiality while documenting findings accurately, including conducting interviews using Teams video in a confidential and private workspace. Prepare detailed investigative reports and manage case notes within the system of record, including factual findings and in accordance with client templates. Recommend corrective action plans to the Team Member Relations Partner for resolution of problematic issues and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future. Ideal Candidate 5 years of exempt-level employee relations or legal experience, preferably in a multi-state environment, independently conducting end-to-end investigations including Title VII related. Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills to listen well, demonstrate sensitivity to all parties, and facilitate resolutions. Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of current state and federal employment law.