Senior Corporate Ethics and Compliance Program Manager

TriNet•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Senior Business Conduct and Ethics Program Manager is a senior member of TriNet’s Business Conduct and Ethics team. This role reviews and responds to colleague questions, concerns, and disclosures involving gifts, entertainment, and conflicts of interest. It conducts high-quality investigations into allegations of unethical or illegal conduct and contributes to enterprise-wide ethics and compliance programs, including the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, training, colleague communications, ethics ambassador and award programs, case management, culture surveys, and reporting to Board members and other constituents. The Senior Program Manager promotes a culture of integrity, supports compliance with laws and regulations, and provides expert guidance and recommendations to senior management. The position leads and conducts complex, high-profile investigations into alleged ethical violations, fraud, misconduct, conflicts of interest, and other compliance matters with limited to no supervision. It also supports TriNet’s Policy Governance Framework and works with cross-functional partners to develop and enhance policies, procedures, and controls. The preferred location is Atlanta, Georgia. Qualified external applicants will be considered for an in-office role based in Atlanta. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to consider relocation and may be considered for remote hire at the company’s discretion. The work may be performed in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office or home setting. The stated salary range for Atlanta is $70,800 to $132,750. Compensation may also include bonuses under TriNet’s corporate bonus plan. The position is eligible for benefits subject to applicable requirements, and TriNet may change or modify job duties and assignments.

Requirements

Typically 5 or more years of experience in corporate ethics and compliance investigations and program support, including significant experience leading complex investigations in a global corporate environment.
Developing knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, and industry standards and best practices related to corporate governance, compliance, and ethical issues.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work independently or with limited guidance on complex investigations and programs.
High ethical standards, personal integrity, and commitment to confidentiality.
Facility with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and similar tools.
Self-starter with a bias to action.
Ability to manage multiple demands at the same time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) certification preferred.
Leading Professional in Ethics and Compliance (LPEC) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, respond to, and triage colleague questions or concerns of varying complexity in a timely and professional manner.
Review and address colleague disclosures regarding gifts, entertainment, and conflicts of interest.
Conduct investigations into alleged misconduct and non-compliance, including ethical violations, fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, and other compliance matters.
Collect, analyze, and interpret relevant data, documents, and electronic evidence while maintaining accuracy, integrity, and compliance with legal and privacy requirements.
Interview witnesses, subjects, and other relevant individuals, eliciting information and assessing credibility.
Prepare detailed, accurate, clear, and confidential investigative reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations for remedial action.
Conduct root cause analyses with limited supervision to help prevent future misconduct or non-compliance and improve internal controls or the control environment.
Evaluate compliance issues, identify patterns, trends, and vulnerabilities, and recommend proactive risk-mitigation measures.
Assist with the annual Code refresh and Code training refresh.
Contribute to the quarterly BC&E Insight series and other colleague communications related to Business Conduct and Ethics.
Help manage the ethics ambassadors program and Ethics Champion Award program.
Administer the BC&E case management program or system, including upgrades and vendor changes.
Participate in administration of ethical culture surveys.
Assist with gathering and reporting data on the BC&E program for Board members and other constituents.
Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards concerning ethics, compliance, fraud, and corruption, and ensure investigations comply with legal requirements.
Assist with management and support of TriNet’s Policy Governance Framework.
Collaborate with Corporate Compliance colleagues to develop and enhance policies, procedures, and controls that promote ethical behavior and compliance.
Partner with the People Team, Legal, Internal Audit, and Senior Management, providing guidance, support, and recommendations on ethics and compliance matters.
Assist in developing and delivering ethics and compliance training programs and communication materials.
Identify opportunities to enhance the ethics and compliance program, recommend process improvements, and contribute to implementing best practices.
Build and sustain productive working relationships with senior internal and external personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.