Harassment & Discrimination Investigator

Overview

A leading global airline is seeking an experienced Harassment & Discrimination (H&D) Investigator to support its internal investigations team on a full-time contract basis. This role will focus on conducting objective investigations and/or policy violations across a global enterprise.

This is an excellent opportunity for a workplace investigator looking to support a high-impact organization committed to maintaining a respectful and compliant workplace environment.

Industry: Global Aviation & Transportation

Location: Hybrid — Chicago, IL

Hours: 40 hours/week

Duration: 6-month contract

Pay Rate: $45–$65/hour ($90,000 - $130,000 annualized)

• Direct impact on organizational culture and compliance
• Opportunity to handle meaningful and sensitive investigations at scale
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

• Lead prompt, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations of alleged discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other policy violations
• Conduct interviews and gather, analyze, and preserve evidence including documents and physical materials
• Prepare clear, comprehensive investigative reports for senior leadership, Legal, HR, and Labor Relations
• Present findings and recommended outcomes to key stakeholders with clarity and objectivity
• Review investigative reports prepared by peers for quality, consistency, and adherence to investigative standards
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures throughout all investigations

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent corporate investigative experience
• 3–5+ years of corporate workplace investigation experience required
• Extensive hands-on experience conducting in-person and virtual interviews across all business functions

• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Strong analytical, fact-finding, and evidence-gathering abilities
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build credibility and rapport across all organizational levels
• Strong time management, organizational, and case prioritization skills
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion