Investigator, Employee Relations

General Motors

Employee Relations Investigator conducting impartial workplace investigations for General Motors. Managing cases, interviews, evidence, analysis, and reports across HR, Legal, and Compliance.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting impartial workplace investigations, including discrimination and harassment cases, while effectively managing the end-to-end investigation process. Proficient in drafting high-quality reports and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and improve organizational practices.

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Workplace InvestigationsReport WritingHuman ResourcesCritical ThinkingConfidentiality

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Hard Skills

Investigation PlanningFact-FindingAnalysisEvidence HandlingInternal Controls EvaluationProcess ImprovementInterviewing SkillsDocumentation ManagementPolicy ComplianceCase Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsManagerial CourageCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSPHRAWI

Industry Keywords

DiscriminationHarassmentRetaliationLabor RelationsComplianceAutomotive IndustryMatrixed OrganizationPolicy ViolationsWinning with IntegrityRecord Retention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct impartial, fact-based investigations of suspected misconduct and policy violations, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, and Winning with Integrity policy violations
Own the end-to-end investigation process from planning through closure, including fact-finding, analysis, and report writing
Develop investigation plans covering scope, participants, and timelines
Execute and document investigations according to professional standards and GM protocols
Communicate investigation results clearly and promptly to HR, leaders, Legal, and other stakeholders
Collaborate with HR, Labor Relations, Legal, Audit, Security, Operations, and other functions
Partner with HR Policy on post-investigation strategies, employment-action equity, and proactive training efforts
Draft concise, high-quality reports synthesizing facts, policy standards, analysis, and case conclusions
Manage case documentation, evidence handling and storage, record retention, and investigation quality standards
Investigate alleged misconduct at Leadership’s direction while balancing urgency and quality
Maintain timely communication with personnel involved in investigations and projects
Evaluate internal controls and related procedures for people, policy, and culture improvements
Recommend changes to improve investigative efficiency and effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent experience
Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, AWI) is a plus
At least 5 years of professional experience in Human Resources, Corporate Global Investigations, Labor Relations, Legal, or Compliance
Minimum of 3 years conducting workplace investigations into discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other policy violations
Experience managing investigations from assignment through fact-finding, analysis, and report completion
Ability to identify and develop sources of information relevant to investigations
Ability to conduct effective informational and interrogatory interviews with reporters, subjects, and witnesses
Ability to evaluate internal controls and procedures to identify gaps or process improvements
Ability to recommend investigative process improvements
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Managerial courage and effective, direct, respectful communication
Ability to collaborate and build relationships across a matrixed organization
Ability to investigate objectively
Critical-thinking ability and aptitude for presenting a recommended course of action succinctly
Exceptional organizational, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex investigations concurrently
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Experience drafting clear, concise investigation reports and summaries
Ability to handle high-risk, sensitive matters with discretion, judgment, and composure
Knowledge of the automotive industry and experience with represented/hourly workforces are a plus
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus potential through an incentive pay program based on company, job-level, and individual performance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Health and wellbeing benefit programs