Employee Relations Investigator Lead

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Employee Relations Investigator to join our dynamic and fast-paced organization. This senior-level role is responsible for conducting and overseeing complex, sensitive, and high-impact workplace investigations involving potential violations of company policies, employment laws, and ethical standards. This individual must exercise exceptional independent judgement, operate with high discretion, and possess the ability to spot issues promptly, identify legal risks, and offer practical, risk-balanced solutions. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

What You'll Work On:

• Lead and manage complex internal investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, misconduct, ethical breaches and other violations of company policy.
• Coverage of investigative interviews with employees, witnesses, and relevant stakeholders in a fair, impartial, and timely manner.
• Perform deep-dive fact-finding and evidence gathering including document review, system access audits, communications data, and metadata analysis.
• Audit risk levels and escalate high-risk, high-impact matters with potential legal, compliance, reputational, or business consequences.
• Deliver through, legally defensible written investigative reports with findings, supporting evidence, and recommended next steps.
• Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, HR, Ethics, and Security to align on findings and identify appropriate resolution.
• Identify systemic trends, root causes, or gaps revealed through case work and escalate for policy or process improvements.
• Provide mentorship, peer review, or oversight to other investigators and help build investigative capability within the broader team.
• Recommend process enhancements and participate in training development on investigative best practices and workplace conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive matters with professionalism, maturity, and tact.
• Stay current on changes in employment law, investigation standards, and regulatory guidance relevant to workplace investigations.
• Draft high-quality investigation reports that reflect clarity, rigor, and sound reasoning in a concise and accurate manner with considerations to limiting risk exposure through documentation.

You Have:

• Experience with employment law principles, EEOC guidelines, and HR compliance
• Experience in drafting clear, concise and defensible reports
• Knowledge of organizational dynamics, confidentiality standards, and risk mitigation strategies
• Ability to conduct objective, fair, and thorough investigations with minimal oversight
• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience conducting workplace investigations within a large, matrixed, or corporate environment, or 13+ years of experience conducting workplace investigations within a large, matrixed, or corporate environment in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Possession of exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Compensation:

Compensation at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy:

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model:

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.