Employment Investigator

Universities of Wisconsin

Employment Investigator responsible for conducting investigations of employment-based complaints at Universities of Wisconsin. Engaging with various stakeholders and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting thorough investigations of employment-based complaints, including harassment and discrimination, while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. Proficient in case management, report drafting, and maintaining confidentiality throughout the investigatory process.

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Investigation TechniquesReport DraftingCase ManagementKnowledge of Employment LawConfidential Record Keeping

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Hard Skills

Conducting InvestigationsInterviewingGathering RecordsDrafting ReportsMaking Findings of FactUnderstanding PoliciesApplying Relevant LawsHandling Internal ComplaintsCase Management ApproachMaintaining Confidentiality

Soft Skills

CommunicationDecision MakingInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailAnalytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Employment-Based ComplaintsHarassmentDiscriminationFailure to AccommodateRetaliationUniversity PoliciesState and Federal LawUWSAUW University CommunitiesConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct impartial and thorough investigations of employment-based complaints involving harassment, discrimination, failure to accommodate, or retaliation.
Conduct interviews, gather records, draft reports, assist in decision making and appear in hearings, appeals and/or reviews as warranted.
Work with Universities of Wisconsin Administration (UWSA) and Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) contacts to develop investigation techniques, guidelines, and report templates.
Receive substantial and significant complaints of employment-based misconduct, harassment, discrimination, failure to accommodate, or retaliation from staff, students, or other members of the extended UW university communities as assigned.
Identify UW university policies and/or State and Federal law provisions related to a complaint.
Apply relevant policies and make findings of fact in individual cases.
Provide regular updates to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources and UWSA leadership regarding case management approach, status, and progress.
Maintain accurate, thorough, and confidential investigatory records and reports of finding.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree.
Two years of experience conducting investigations or equivalent professional experience.
Experience handling internal investigations involving employees’ complaints.
Working knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Valid driver’s license required.
Travel around the state, which may involve overnight stays and weekends, may occur up to several times per month.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent benefits package
Health insurance
Retirement plans