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Director, Employment Investigations (Int'l)

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Meta

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Legal
    People, HR & Administration
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong people management skills, investigation experience in multiple jurisdictions, excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, project management, and knowledge of employment law.
  • You will lead international investigations, conduct interviews, collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate updates while ensuring empathy and respect.

Requirements

  • Strong experience of people management experience including managing remotely across regions (EMEA, APAC, LATAM).
  • Proven track record of developing and scaling teams.
  • Significant experience conducting investigations and responding to grievances across multiple regions that will withstand legal scrutiny in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Experience communicating effectively to all levels of the organization, including executive leadership.
  • Experience working independently, acting on priorities and exercising proven judgement.
  • Demonstrate collaborative relationship management skills in a highly cross-functional environment.
  • Experience drafting investigation reports, and documenting investigation findings and recommendations.
  • Experience presenting findings and recommendations to leadership or those with dissenting opinions.
  • Problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking skills and high degree of comfort working with data.
  • Flexible and adaptable to a rapidly changing environment.
  • Bachelor degree in HR/Business, Employee Relations and/or Employment Law.
  • Experience identifying relevant legal issues.
  • Project management experience both at a strategic and tactical level.
  • Experience in conducting facilitation and/or mediations.
  • Significant experience either in conducting and/or managing investigations or in practising employment law.
  • Experience investigating matters in legally nuanced regions across EMEA, to include experience with local Works Councils.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction to an international team of experienced Employment Investigators managing complex employment-related investigations into complaints involving violations of law or policy, including grievances, allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, conflict of interest, integrity concerns, failure to escalate, and other inappropriate behaviour.
  • Conduct end-to-end investigations across Meta office locations within Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. This includes conducting intake meetings, investigative interviews, background research, and debrief meetings and analysing and synthesising relevant documents and data to make factual findings that address all relevant policy issues.
  • Partner closely with global cross-functional partners within Employment Law, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Security, Internal Audit, etc., and business units to conduct prompt, thorough, and fair investigations.
  • Prepare reports and present oral and/or written debriefs to appropriate stakeholders on investigation findings.
  • Have an ability to discern systemic issues and utilise data to help develop long-term solutions.
  • Provide timely communication to all relevant parties throughout the investigations process, including responding to case escalations.
  • Remain respectful and empathetic in the face of difficult and uncomfortable situations surrounding an investigation.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Director of Employment Investigations at Meta?

The primary responsibility is to lead the Employment Investigations team across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, managing complex and sensitive investigations into complaints involving violations of law or company policy.

What qualifications are required for this role?

The minimum qualifications include strong people management experience, a proven track record of developing and scaling teams, significant experience in conducting investigations, and effective communication skills at all organizational levels.

Is experience across multiple regions important for this position?

Yes, significant experience conducting investigations and responding to grievances across multiple regions is crucial for this role, as it must withstand legal scrutiny in various jurisdictions.

What kind of investigations will the Director be involved in?

The Director will manage investigations involving grievances, allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other inappropriate behavior.

Will the Director need to prepare reports and present findings?

Yes, the Director will prepare reports and present oral and/or written debriefs to appropriate stakeholders on investigation findings.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this role?

Yes, preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in HR/Business, experience identifying legal issues, project management experience, and a background in conducting or managing investigations.

What skills are essential for success in this position?

Essential skills include problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking abilities, collaborative relationship management skills, and a high degree of comfort working with data.

How does this role contribute to protecting Meta's culture?

The Director will have the opportunity to deliver compliance education programs and training designed to address workplace issues, thereby helping to protect and promote Meta's culture.

What is the focus of the investigations conducted by this Director?

The focus is on conducting prompt, thorough, and fair investigations, while also discerning systemic issues and developing long-term solutions.

What kind of environment should candidates expect in this role?

Candidates should expect a rapidly changing environment and should be flexible and adaptable to meet dynamic challenges in conducting investigations.

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Meta

Technology
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.