Manager, Investigations, Ethics & Compliance

Mattel, Inc.

Manager of Investigations for Mattel conducting compliance and workplace investigations across the United States. Leading investigations and partnering with various teams to ensure integrity and respect in the workplace.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,000 - $168,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and conduct compliance and workplace investigations across the United States
Gather and analyze evidence, conduct interviews, assess credibility, and make objective findings based on facts and applicable policies
Prepare clear, concise, and fact-based investigation documentation, including interview notes, case summaries, findings, and recommendations
Manage investigations in a timely manner while maintaining consistency, objectivity, confidentiality, and adherence to Compliance and investigative best practices
Present investigation findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to Employment Law, People & Culture, and business leaders
Serve as a trusted advisor to People & Culture Business Partners and business leaders on complex workplace matters
Partner with Compliance colleagues to identify opportunities to enhance investigative processes, controls, policies, training, and risk mitigation efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting end-to-end workplace investigations
Strong investigative interviewing, fact-finding, analysis, documentation, and report-writing skills
Experience managing sensitive and challenging conversations with employees and leaders at all levels
Ability to establish credibility, build trust, and maintain effective partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups
Excellent organizational, project management, and time-management skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, presentation, and communication skills
Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Professional certifications such as AWI-CH, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar credentials preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total pay programs
Comprehensive benefits
Resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential

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Hard Skills & Tools

workplace investigationsinvestigative interviewingfact-findinganalysisdocumentationreport-writingrisk assessmentsinvestigative best practicesproject managementtime-management

Soft Skills

credibilitytrust-buildingeffective partnershipsorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationpresentation skillscommunication skillssound judgment

Certifications

AWI-CHSHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHR