Employee Relations Investigator

World Relief

Employee Relations Investigator specializing in workplace investigations and employee relations for World Relief. Focused on risk mitigation and partnership with key stakeholders to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $33 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct or direct impartial investigations involving non-SEAH alleged violations of policy, code of conduct, employee misconduct, or other workplace concerns.
Develop investigation strategies, conduct interviews, gather and assess evidence, and document findings to support objective and well-founded decision-making.
Prepare clear investigative reports, communicate findings and risk implications, and recommend corrective or preventive actions when trends or systemic issues are identified.
Partner with various cross-functional teams/individuals such as: Human Resources Partners, Accountability and Safeguarding, Finance, General Counsel, and other leaders to ensure coordinated, confidential, and consistent management of sensitive matters.
Advise leaders on employee relations best practices, investigation protocols, and appropriate responses to reported concerns.
Review and recommend changes (when appropriate) to strengthen policies, procedures, controls, and investigative protocols to improve compliance, consistency, and organizational effectiveness.
Identify emerging employee relations and compliance risks and coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to support timely mitigation.
Develop and deliver training for employees, volunteers, and other stakeholders on ethics, internal reporting, code of conduct expectations, and investigation-related processes.
Coordinate with external agencies or law enforcement when necessary and appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
Exceptional ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information with sound judgment.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws, regulations, and internal policies relevant to employee relations and investigations.
Ability to adapt to organizational needs and operate effectively in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related business software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive benefits package
employee discount program

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Hard Skills & Tools

investigation strategiesevidence assessmentreport writingemployee relations best practicescompliance risk identificationtraining developmentpolicy reviewinvestigative protocolsconfidentiality managementdecision-making

Soft Skills

interpersonal communicationsound judgmentadaptabilityconfidentialitycollaborationleadershiporganizational effectivenessproblem-solvingethical decision-makingmission-driven focus