Harman

About the Role
The Legal and Compliance Investigator (“L&C Investigator”) is a non-attorney position within HARMAN’s Legal & Compliance Department. The L&C Investigator will be responsible for conducting thorough and objective internal investigations into various employee-related issues, including violations of company policy, harassment, discrimination, accommodation, and retaliation. The investigator is responsible for meticulously documenting all aspects of the investigation, preparing investigation plans, gathering and analyzing evidence, and making factual findings in light of relevant policies and laws.

The role requires collaboration with Labor and Employment Counsel, Human Resources, and other resources to address sensitive employee relations issues, while effectively communicating findings and developing integrated solutions. The investigator must prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and be flexible with work hours to handle urgent global issues. Additionally, the role involves identifying trends and recommending systemic improvements and preventative measures.

What You Will Do

• Independently conduct timely, objective, and thorough internal investigations including but not limited to alleged violations of company policy, harassment, discrimination, accommodation, and retaliation and prepares all required documentation.

• Maintain detailed and accurate accounts of investigations with timely memorialization of the notes and supporting documents into the case management system.

• Prepare investigation plans, gather evidence by interviewing witnesses, reviewing relevant records, evidence analysis, policies and law to determine factual findings and whether complaint is substantiated.   Proposes appropriate corrective actions, such as counseling, disciplinary measures, or policy changes taking into consideration precedent set to ensure consistency.

• Exercise judgment and provide analysis involving complex and diverse employee relations problems.

• Partners with Labor and Employment Counsel, Human Resources and other resources as appropriate on sensitive employee relations issues.

• Professionally and effectively communicate findings with key partners to develop and deliver an integrated plan.

• Identify and report on trends and recommendations for systemic improvements and preventative measures (e.g., training).

• Strategize and develop a comprehensive plan of action to address identified issues.

• The Investigator will also be responsible for designing and implementing targeted training programs to promote best practices and prevent future occurrences.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources or related field. Professional certification in employee investigations preferred.

• 5+ years of experience conducting workplace investigations.

• Possesses the ability to identify root cause, analyze, and interpret data.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a commitment to excellence.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas to a broad audience.

• Strong knowledge of employee relations, state and federal laws including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.

• Diplomatically manages challenging or tense interpersonal situations fairly and objectively regardless of personal biases or beliefs.

• Applies to issues a knowledge of the mission, values, resources, culture, systems, and business strategies to find solutions that are compliant, mitigate risk and best serve the organization. Knows the reasoning behind key policies, practices, and procedures.

• Presents information in ways that foster the understanding and resolution of problems. Seeks to understand others’ interests and motivation. Gains other parties’ trust by being honest, respectful, and sensitive to their needs. Knows when to be gentle and when to be assertive and acts accordingly.

• Discretion and Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with respect, professionalism and confidentiality.

• Strong self-management skills, relentlessly curious, and ability to work without day-to-day oversight of management.

• Capable of handling and prioritizing multiple cases simultaneously and executing to completion.

• Sound and practical business judgment, intellectual creativity, strong ethical compass, and problem-solving skills.

Bonus Points if You Have 

• Proficiency in Spanish or Chinese (verbal and written).

​What Makes You Eligible

• This role is eligible to work remotely full-time with occasional trips into a U.S. HARMAN office location as necessary

• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

• Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.

What We Offer 

• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, etc.).

• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies.

• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.