Employee Relations Investigator

The role

You will independently lead complex workplace investigations and own assigned policy initiatives. You will design and implement employee relations frameworks, workflows, and playbooks.

What you will do

• Lead complex workplace investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and bullying.
• Own investigations from intake through closure.
• Produce clear investigation reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Manage concurrent cases and maintain accurate records.
• Partner with HR and Legal on interim measures and corrective actions.
• Draft, review, and update employee relations policies and procedures.
• Design and implement frameworks for case intake, triage, and investigation standards.
• Improve employee relations workflows and documentation standards.
• Analyze case trends to identify systemic concerns and recommend preventive measures.
• Develop practical playbooks, templates, and training for HR and managers.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Experience independently conducting complex workplace investigations from intake through written findings.
• Ability to conduct sensitive interviews, evaluate conflicting evidence, and prepare objective reports.
• Experience drafting or materially revising employee relations policies, procedures, or guidance.
• Ability to create and implement practical frameworks, playbooks, or workflows.
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and workplace policies.
• Experience managing concurrent sensitive matters and cross-functional projects.
• Ability to communicate difficult findings and build stakeholder alignment.

Nice to have

• Experience investigating executive-level allegations, multiple-complainant matters, or systemic workplace concerns.
• Experience developing policies and investigation processes across multiple states or countries.
• Experience establishing employee relations governance.
• Experience using case data and operational metrics to evaluate frameworks and improve processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• 401k with 50% company match up to 6% of pay
• FSA
• HSA
• Life insurance
• Free daily lunch while working onsite
• Fully-stocked kitchen
• Unlimited PTO
• Casual dress code
• Pre-IPO stock option grants
• Relocation assistance
• Annual bonuses (coming soon)

Before you apply

• CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach.

About the company

CHAOS Industries is a modern defense company with a multi-product portfolio powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™). Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles.