Senior Employment Investigator

Job Family

HR - General

Job Description Summary

Conduct workplace investigations and support consistent execution of the employment compliance and investigations process. Partner with HRBPs and cross-functional stakeholders to plan investigations, gather and assess information, document findings, recommend appropriate next steps, and support a strong speak-up culture.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Conduct workplace investigations involving employee concerns, policy violations, workplace conduct issues, and other assigned matters.
• Plan and execute investigations by identifying relevant issues, conducting interviews, reviewing documents or evidence, assessing facts, and documenting findings.
• Partner with HRBPs and cross-functional stakeholders on investigation updates, recommendations, and appropriate next steps or disciplinary action.
• Draft investigation summaries, findings documentation, and case recommendations that are thorough, neutral, clear, and aligned to company values and applicable policies.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and support consistent use of investigation protocols, intake practices, confidentiality expectations, and case tracking requirements.
• Support a speak-up culture by encouraging open communication, trust, transparency, and reporting without fear of retaliation.
• Use investigation data and recurring themes to help identify employee relations trends, training opportunities, or process improvements.

• Support the annual company-wide compliance training curriculum for a highly regulated workforce; coordinate the LMS set up and enrollment for mandatory courses including Anti-Harassment, Code of Conduct, Ethics, and Financial Crime programs; and audit LMS completion rates and report compliance readiness to executive leadership and risk committees.
• Lead or assist with the accurate compilation, validation, and timely submission of mandatory federal and state workforce disclosures, including EEO-1 Component 1 reports, and state-specific pay data reporting.
• Monitor changing federal, state, and local labor mandates and audit internal practices to ensure compliance, including the required posting of employment law related information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, law, compliance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Five years of experience in workplace investigations, employee relations, conflict resolution, HR investigations, or equivalent work
• Experience conducting interviews, gathering and reviewing information, documenting findings, and supporting recommendations for workplace matters
• Ability to identify relevant sources of information, maintain confidentiality, apply sound judgment, and remain neutral throughout the investigation process
• Strong communication, critical thinking, organization, and case documentation skills
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws, workplace conduct policies, and employee relations practices
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to listen well, demonstrate empathy to all parties, and build trust with colleagues, partners, and leaders
• Ability to use case data and recurring themes to support trend identification and process or training recommendations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of the business environment, preferably in the insurance and financial services industry.
• HR certification (e.g. PHR, SHRM-CP).
• Experience conducting complex internal workplace investigations, particularly matters involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or other sensitive employee conduct concerns.
• Experience using employee relations, ethics, compliance, or investigation case management systems.
• Experience supporting workplace or physical threat assessment matters.
• Experience with employment compliance activities, such as EEO-1 reporting, state pay-data reporting, or regulatory workforce reporting.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry, such as financial services or insurance. 

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Office environment (On-site Tuesday's, Wednesday's, and Thursday's)
• Occasional travel for business meetings, in-person investigations, and litigation support

Compensation

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $82,000-92,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. 

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (list locations that are applicable).  Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Disclaimer:

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We’ve been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note:

• We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
• Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer  

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. 

Compensation Benefits 

• Competitive Pay 

• Bonus for Eligible Employees 

Benefits Package 

• Pension Plan 

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits 

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars 

• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity  

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. 

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all. 

Giving Back  

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.     

Transamerica’s Parent Company  

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has  grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.   

* As of December 31, 2023