About the Opportunity

We are a large, established technology company headquartered in the West End of Richmond, VA, and we are looking for an experienced Employee Relations & Workplace Investigation Specialist to join our HR team. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned professional who is passionate about fostering a fair, respectful, and compliant workplace culture.

What You Will Do

As the subject matter expert for workplace investigations, you will lead end-to-end investigations into allegations of policy violations, misconduct, harassment, and discrimination, ensuring every case is handled with confidentiality, empathy, and fairness. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing workplace investigations, including interviewing involved parties, gathering and analyzing evidence, and documenting findings in a clear, objective manner
• Ensuring all investigations adhere to federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies, while assessing and escalating high-risk cases appropriately
• Preparing detailed investigation reports with findings and recommended actions, presenting outcomes to HR leadership and legal counsel as needed
• Developing and delivering training for managers and employees on investigation processes, workplace conduct, and compliance requirements
• Monitoring investigation trends to identify systemic issues and recommending policy updates and preventive measures
• Serving as a trusted advisor to HR and management teams on sensitive employee relations matters

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 3 or more years of experience in employee relations or workplace investigations within a multi-state organization, with global experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and compliance requirements
• Exceptional interviewing, analytical, and report-writing skills
• A high degree of discretion and the ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity and impartiality
• Proficiency in Workday HRMS preferred, along with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, strong communication, ethical judgment, conflict resolution, time management, and a collaborative mindset.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a forward-thinking technology company that takes employee experience seriously. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization while working alongside a collaborative HR and legal team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.