POSITION: HR Director, Investigations
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
REPORTS TO: SVP, Human Resources
FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt
LEGENDS GLOBAL
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!
THE ROLE
The HR Director, Investigations is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading complex and high-risk employment investigations across a multi-state organization. Reporting to the SVP, Human Resources, with a dotted line to the SVP, Employment Counsel, this role serves as the enterprise lead for sensitive workplace investigations, ensuring fair, thorough, and legally sound investigative processes.
This role requires extensive travel (up to 50%) to conduct in-person investigations and support location-level teams. Candidates must reside near a major regional airport hub to ensure efficient national travel. The ideal candidate is highly objective, exceptionally detail-oriented, and a strong communicator capable of navigating complex matters with discretion and professionalism.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Lead complex and high-risk employment investigations across multiple lines of business.
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Conduct investigations involving allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage & hour concerns, and policy violations.
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Develop investigation plans, conduct interviews, review documentation, and prepare detailed, defensible investigative reports.
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Ensure investigations comply with federal, state, and local employment laws.
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Partner closely with the SVP, Employment Counsel on legally sensitive matters.
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Provide guidance to Regional HRBPs and HR Leadership on investigation protocols and risk mitigation strategies.
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Identify recurring themes or systemic risks and partner with HR Director, Compliance & Audit and Senior Manager, HR Training to drive corrective action and training initiatives.
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Support agency responses (EEOC, state agencies) as needed.
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Continuously improve investigation processes, documentation standards, and reporting tools.
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Utilize Workday data and reporting to support investigation documentation and trend analysis.
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Oversee or review concerns raised through the Speak Up (ethics hotline) platform and ensure appropriate follow-up and documentation.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
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Bachelor’s degree required; HR certification preferred.
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8+ years of progressive HR experience with significant focus on workplace investigations.
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Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-state employment investigations.
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Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
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Experience partnering closely with Legal teams.
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Workday experience highly preferred.
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Experience working with Speak Up or ethics hotline platforms highly preferred.
Skills and Abilities
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Exceptional interview, analytical, and documentation skills.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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High level of discretion, neutrality, and professional judgment.
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Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.
COMPENSATION
This role offers a base salary range of $115,000–$125,000 annually, plus performance-based incentives, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) plan. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Location: Remote - This role requires up to 50% travel. Candidates must live near a major airport hub to support frequent national travel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
NOTE:
The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.