Employment Investigator, EMEA (Short-Term Employment)

Meta; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dublin is seeking an experienced Employment Investigator. In this role, you will manage complex investigations across multiple jurisdictions, collaborating with HR and legal teams. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in investigations that meet legal standards. This position offers a 12-month contract with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience conducting investigations that withstand legal scrutiny in multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong collaborative skills in a cross-functional environment.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employment-related investigations from start to finish.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough investigations.
• Prepare reports and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Investigations management

Collaborative relationship management

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in HR, Employee Relations, or Employment Law

Job description

Overview

As Employment Investigator at Meta, you will be responsible for conducting prompt, thorough, and fair investigations comprising background research, investigative interviews, and debrief meetings in partnership with Employment Law, HR and Employee Relations Business Partners, and the business. Although you will primarily conduct investigations in your local region (EMEA), you will be expected to manage some investigations cross-regionally. Success in this role will require working effectively across geographical and societal boundaries and discerning systemic issues revealed during the investigative process. Our Employment Investigators demonstrate a high degree of empathy balanced against being able to provide direct feedback and confront witnesses with difficult information. You must be able to communicate findings to the business in the form of verbal and/or written summaries and conclusions so that long-term solutions can be developed and applied. As an Employment Investigator, you will also have the opportunity to deliver compliance education programs and training designed proactively to address workplace issues. This position is offered as an 12-month Short-Term Employment, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to our organization and develop your skills

Responsibilities

1. Manage complex employment related investigations, end-to-end, including conducting intake meetings, background research, investigative interviews, and debrief meetings, across Meta office locations within the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe


2. Partner closely with global cross-functional partners within Employment Law, Human Resources and Employee Relations, Security, Internal Audit, etc., and business units to conduct prompt, thorough, and fair investigations


3. Investigate complaints involving violations of law or policy, including allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, privacy concerns, conflict of interest, integrity, failure to escalate and other inappropriate behaviour


4. Conduct intake meetings and investigative interviews, background research, analyse and synthesise relevant documents and data to make factual findings that address all relevant policy issues


5. Prepare reports, summaries and present verbal and/or written debriefs to appropriate stakeholders on investigation findings


6. Skilled at identifying systemic challenges and leveraging data-driven insights to design and implement sustainable, long-term solutions


7. Provide timely communication to all relevant parties throughout the investigations process, including responding to case escalations


8. Remain respectful and empathetic in the face of difficult and uncomfortable situations surrounding an investigation

Minimum Qualifications

1. 10+ years of experience conducting investigations that will withstand legal scrutiny in multiple jurisdictions


2. Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and exercise sound judgment in decision-making


3. Exhibit strong collaborative relationship management skills while effectively navigating a dynamic, cross-functional environment


4. Experience documenting investigations findings and recommendations


5. Proven experience in presenting insights and strategic recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders, effectively addressing diverse perspectives


6. Problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking skills and high degree of confidence working with data


7. Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing environment

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor degree in HR/Business, Employee Relations and / or Employment Law


2. Experience identifying relevant legal issues


3. Experience, either in conducting and/or managing investigations or in practicing employment law

Industry: Internet