HR Investigator

HR Investigator - Onsite | Chicago, IL

Location: Chicago, IL

Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday; occasional flexibility for evening or weekend shifts

Type: Full-time, Onsite Only

Pay: $40.29/hr.

Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong sense of integrity, fairness, and attention to detail? We're seeking a Human Resources Investigator to lead internal workplace investigations and ensure fair, consistent treatment for all employees. In this role, you'll handle sensitive employee concerns with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment while maintaining strict confidentiality.

What You'll Do

• Conduct thorough investigations into workplace issues or concerns raised through internal company channels.
• Interview hourly employees, accurately transcribing statements in real time.
• Prepare, track, and maintain clear and complete investigation documentation.
• Manage sensitive employee data and case files in a highly confidential manner.
• Build and maintain trust with employees while supporting company goals, values, and a positive workplace culture.
• Collaborate with salaried personnel and HR leadership to ensure consistent outcomes.
• Support health and safety initiatives for employees, as applicable.

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience conducting HR investigations, including interviews, documentation, and case management.
• 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and employee relations skills.
• Exceptional typing ability - you'll be capturing statements as employees speak.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a manufacturing and/or unionized environment.
• Background in labor relations and employee engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Additional Details

• Candidates must be flexible to occasionally adjust their schedule to interview employees on evening or weekend shifts (rare, but possible).

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD & D Insurance

Unlock these incredible benefits by clicking 'Apply Now'. Our team is eager to connect with you and help you launch your journey into this exciting new career opportunity!

After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play.

With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

To read our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors, please refer to our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors.

By applying for this job, you agree that you may receive both AI-generated and non-AI generated calls, text messages, or emails from Staffmark Group and/or its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our general Privacy Policy at Privacy Policy - Staffmark