Head of investigations - workplace matters
Pubblicato il 23-08-2026 - Hitachi Energy in Milano
The opportunity We are currently recruiting a Head of Investigations - Workplace related matters. This global leadership role will be responsible for leading and developing the Integrity team focused on labor and workplace-related matters globally, ensuring consistent, high-quality, timely and independent investigations across all regions. The role will partner closely with Legal &
- Integrity, HR, business leaders and other stakeholders to strengthen investigation governance, case management, reporting, disciplinary committee support and lessons learned on a global basis. How You'll Make An Impact Lead, manage and develop the global Workplace investigation team responsible for labor/workplace-related investigations, ensuring clear priorities, high-quality delivery, consistent methodology and alignment with OSI global standards
- Oversee the full investigation lifecycle, including intake assessment, investigation planning, data collection and review, interviews of whistleblowers, witnesses, affected persons and subjects, report writing, case closure and follow-up actions
- Act as the Workplace investigation team point of contact for disciplinary committees at country, regional and group levels, ensuring clear presentation of findings, recommendations and lessons learned
- Drive global execution and consistency across regions, including appropriate escalation, coordination with Integrity leadership and support for complex or cross-border investigations when required
- Build investigation capability across the Legal &
- Integrity and HR communities through training, coaching, guidance and practical support on investigation standards and good practices
- Provide strategic support,
guidance and coach to HR and business stakeholders on sensitive workplace matters, while preserving Workplace Investigations team independence and objectivity
- Identify trends, control gaps and systemic issues arising from investigations and drive lessons learned, process improvements and reporting to support a stronger integrity culture
- Support the continued development and maturity of the Integrity function, including governance, KPIs, case management standards, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement initiatives. Your background 12+ years'
experience in corporate, workplace, labor/employment or integrity investigations, including experience leading complex and sensitive matters across multiple jurisdictions
- Preferred background in law, employment/labor relations, compliance, audit or investigations
- Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing investigation professionals in a complex, global and matrixed environment
- Fluency in written and verbal English; additional languages are a strong asset given the global scope of the role
- Excellent executive-level communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings clearly and objectively to senior stakeholders and disciplinary committees;
Experience with e Discovery tooling and investigation technology, such as Zylab, Relativity or similar tools
- Strong prioritization, stakeholder management and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple sensitive matters and deliver under tight deadlines
- Strong personal integrity, independence, sound judgment, intercultural sensitivity and resilience, without compromising on fairness, objectivity or company values.
Publication date : 2026-07-22