Lead Investigator

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Lead Investigator * * to join the Ethics and Compliance Investigations Team in UK/Europe.

This is a Hybrid role and can be based in any European country with a Cummins legal entity.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Performing complex investigative work across all allegation types and regions.
• Preparing and maintaining detailed confidential reports and summaries of investigations.
• Collaborating with other functions and business units to encourage a work environment that enhances the employee experience by creating a safe, trusting, environment.
• Managing improvements for the overall effectiveness and integrity of the investigations process.
• Consults and supports investigators, processes, and capabilities for the investigations function aligned to performance goals.
• Upholding Ethical Standards: Act as a role model by consistently applying business ethics policies, maintaining objectivity, and ensuring fair treatment for all parties involved.
• Shaping Company Culture: Demonstrate and promote the company's core values during investigations, contributing to a culture of trust, accountability, and transparency.
• Strengthening Employee Relations: Balance the needs of the organization and its employees by making fair and just recommendations, fostering a supportive work environment.
• Collaborating with Key Stakeholders: Work closely with human resources, legal, and leadership teams to align recommendations with company objectives and legal compliance.
• Driving Continuous Improvement: Interpret trends in investigation data to proactively identify risks and opportunities for organizational improvement.
• Building Team Capacity: Train, coach, and mentor others on investigation processes

• Investigative Expertise: Strong interpersonal, analytical, and judgment skills to conduct thorough, unbiased investigations, including interviews and case management, and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Ethical Leadership: High personal integrity and a commitment to promoting the organization's values, ethical principles, and cultural competence while handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Cultural Agility: Ability to adapt to diverse cultural frameworks and norms, address personal biases, and continuously improve in diversity, equity, and inclusion practices to effectively manage investigations in a global environment.
• Organizational and Influencing Skills: Exceptional ability to prioritize and manage a dynamic workload, synthesize investigative findings, and present recommendations clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree (required), Master's degree (preferred) in Human Resources, Business, Criminal Justice or related field.
• Extensive professional experience in conducting workplace ethics and complianceand HR investigations or related field.
• Experience in UK/EU cases and knowledge of GDPR and EU Whistleblowing legislation.
• Experience in dealing with cases of fraud, conflict of interest, quality, sourcing, EHS, information technology, and security.