As a Lead Investigator, you will play an essential role in fostering a respectful, ethical, and psychologically safe work environment. You will partner closely with HRBPs, People Support, Legal, and leaders across the business—always maintaining independence, empathy, and professionalism throughout the investigation journey. This regional role calls for strong judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to collaborate confidently in a global matrix environment.
In this role, you will be trusted to:
* Lead complex and sensitive workplace investigations with fairness, empathy, and objectivity—ensuring outcomes that are well‑documented, timely, and aligned with our values.
* Conduct interviews, gather evidence, analyze findings, and prepare clear, confidential reports that balance employee experience, organizational needs, and compliance requirements.
* Partner with HR, Legal, Compliance, and business leaders to identify trends, recommend meaningful actions, and strengthen our culture of trust and accountability.
* Maintain high investigation standards through quality reviews, mentorship, capability-building sessions, and best‑practice sharing.
* Support strategic initiatives and special projects aimed at building a world‑class global investigations function.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Criminal Justice, or related field (Master’s preferred).
* At least 7 years’ proven track record in conducting workplace investigations, whether in compliance, ER, internal audit, or related field.
* Excellent written and verbal communication.
* Experience operating across APAC, with understanding of jurisdictional nuances.
* Lean Six Sigma / Yellow Belt certification (preferred).
Cummins is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters.