OpenAI · 3 months ago
Senior Employment Investigator
San Francisco
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$285K/yr - $285K/yr
8+ years expOpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. They are seeking a Senior Employment Investigator to lead complex investigations into potential legal and policy violations, providing expertise on high-stakes employee relations matters while fostering a positive workplace culture.
Agentic AIArtificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSaaS
Responsibilities
Lead and conduct thorough, objective, and timely investigations into employee concerns, including allegations of misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and other policy violations across OpenAI’s global offices in the US, APAC, and EMEA
Execute investigations with rigor and adhere to gold standard practices, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and adherence to investigative best practices
Adhere to protocols for gathering and preserving information, documentation, and report writing
Provide deep employee relations expertise and guidance on a wide range of complex personnel issues, ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies
Partner closely with Legal, HR, and other cross-functional teams to address and resolve high-stakes personnel matters, fostering a fair and consistent approach to resolving people issues
Develop and implement innovative employee relations strategies and initiatives that promote a positive work environment and align with OpenAI’s values and goals
Analyze employee relations data to diagnose, design, and revise People programs, policies, and practices, ensuring a fair and respectful workplace
Stay current on global trends, best practices, and changes in employment law to ensure compliance and proactive management of employee relations issues
Contribute to the continuous improvement of employee relations processes and tools, with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and out-of-the-box thinking
Qualification
Required
A JD degree and 8+ years of experience as an employment or workplace investigations attorney, or in another in-house investigations role, or advising on complex employee relations issues
Equivalent experience as an employment attorney is also welcomed
Global employment law experience or AWI-CH designation is a plus
A proven track record of managing and advising on highly sensitive, nuanced employee relations issues, with expertise in managing and de-escalating highly charged matters
Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively convey complex information and produce rigorous and legally defensible investigation reports
Outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, enabling you to build trust, rapport, and influence with executives, senior leaders, management, and employees at all levels
A data-driven, proactive, and innovative mindset, with a dedication to continuous improvement and dynamic problem-solving
The capacity to thrive, adapt, and excel in a high-performance and rapidly changing work environment
Unwavering integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion
Demonstrated empathy and the ability to think creatively and strategically in high-pressure situations
Benefits
Relocation support to new employees
Hybrid work model: three days in the office per week with optional work from home on Thursdays and Fridays
Height-adjustable desks
Conference rooms
Phone booths
Well-stocked kitchens full of snacks and drinks
Three in-house prepared meals daily
Private outdoor space for working in the sun or socializing
Nap rooms
Private bike storage
Company
OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company that develops advanced AI models, including ChatGPT. It is a sub-organization of OpenAI Foundation.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$79BKey Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySoftBankThrive Capital
2025-12-11Corporate Round· $1B
2025-10-02Secondary Market· $6.6B
2025-03-31Series Unknown· $40B
Leadership Team
Sam Altman
CEO & Co-Founder
Greg Brockman
President, Chairman, & Co-Founder
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