Title:  Director of Investigations

Director of Investigations

NetApp is seeking an experienced Director of Investigations responsible for developing and implementing a strategic, comprehensive, and supportive Investigations program. This role reports to the Senior Director Global Employment Legal and will play a crucial part in elevating the investigation function, leading the team investigating employee relations and compliance matters.

You’ll serve as a strategic thought partner to Legal, senior leadership, and HRBPs on global investigations strategy, misconduct trends, and risk mitigation advice.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Establish a strategic vision for a high-impact Investigations function by defining success metrics, obtaining relevant data, and streamlining processes
• Develop and establish consistent case management processes to drive accountability and operational excellence.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of implemented strategies, optimizing outcomes and driving continuous improvement.
• Lead a high-performing investigations team, fostering professional growth, subject matter expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to support a transformed and strategic investigations function.
• Champion a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging by leading investigations with fairness and accountability, while modeling inclusive leadership
• Stay current on legal, regulatory, and industry trends related to workplace investigations, ethics and compliance, and employment, and continuously evolve practices to reflect best-in-class standards.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and department leaders on remedial measures (e.g., discipline, controls, etc.) and de-escalation options (e.g., conflict resolution, difficult conversations, etc

Key Qualifications

• Experience leading the development and elevation of a strategic Investigations function.
• Minimum of 10+ years overall experience in related fields, with a deep background in investigations.
• Significant experience with formal investigations other conflict resolution strategies, with the ability to maintain confidentiality, legal privilege, handle sensitive information with discretion, approach matters impartially, and manage complex misconduct issues.
• Hands-on investigations experience, including employee interviews, investigative data analysis, and production of investigative documentation.
• Proven ability designing and administering scalable investigations processes and programs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships, work cross-functionally, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to de-escalate high-stakes matters and deliver difficult messages with clarity and empathy.
• Proven experience in promoting a culture of psychological safety, accountability, and clarity throughout the investigative process
• Proven experience leading a high-performing team. including direct oversight of individual contributors.
• Working knowledge of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, wage & hour, grey market, conflict of interest, corruption, bribery, gifts & entertainment and other employment and compliance principles. Global experience is a plus
• BA degree or equivalent required.
• Law degree or equivalent experience is a plus.