Senior Employment Investigator

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The role also supports the annual company-wide compliance training curriculum for a highly regulated workforce, coordinates LMS setup and enrollment for mandatory courses, audits completion rates, and reports compliance readiness to executive leadership and risk committees. It leads or assists with required federal and state workforce disclosures and monitors labor mandates and internal practices for compliance. This is a hybrid position requiring three days in the office per week, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, at a hub location. Occasional travel may be required for business meetings, in-person investigations, and litigation support. The stated annual salary range is $82,000–$92,000, and the position is typically eligible for an annual bonus at the company’s discretion. Relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

Requirements

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, including 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.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the business environment, preferably in the insurance and financial services industry.
HR certification, such as PHR or 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.

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, appropriate next steps, and disciplinary action.
Draft thorough, neutral, clear investigation summaries, findings documentation, and case recommendations aligned with company values and applicable policies.
Maintain accurate case documentation and support consistent 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 identify employee relations trends, training opportunities, or process improvements.
Support the annual company-wide compliance training curriculum for a highly regulated workforce.
Coordinate LMS setup and enrollment for mandatory Anti-Harassment, Code of Conduct, Ethics, and Financial Crime courses; audit completion rates and report compliance readiness to executive leadership and risk committees.
Lead or assist with compiling, validating, and submitting 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 for compliance, including required employment-law postings.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Annual bonus for eligible employees
Benefits package
Pension plan
401(k) match
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
Disability insurance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee discounts
Career training and development opportunities
Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service
Ten paid holidays per year
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Paid parental leave of 15 days per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service
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