Senior Workplace Investigations Lead

Transamerica; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus

Benefits Package

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Transamerica is seeking a Human Resources Generalist focused on workplace investigations and compliance. The role partners with HRBPs and cross-functional teams to plan and conduct investigations, gather information, document findings, and recommend actions in line with company policies.

A strong emphasis on confidentiality, neutrality, and risk mitigation guides daily work. The position supports a broad compliance program, including training, disclosures, and reporting obligations, with a

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.
• 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, and build trust.
• Ability to use case data to identify trends and support process or training recommendations.

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 policies.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and support consistent use of investigation protocols and confidentiality expectations.
• Support a speak-up culture by encouraging open communication and reporting without fear of retaliation.
• Use investigation data to identify recurring themes to help identify trends and improvements.
• Support the annual compliance training curriculum and coordinate LMS setup and enrollment for mandatory courses.

Skills

Workplace investigations

Employee relations

Interviewing

Confidentiality

Communication

US employment law

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Transamerica is seeking a Human Resources Generalist focused on workplace investigations and compliance. The role partners with HRBPs and cross-functional teams to plan and conduct investigations, gather information, document findings, and recommend actions in line with company policies.

A strong emphasis on confidentiality, neutrality, and risk mitigation guides daily work. The position supports a broad compliance program, including training, disclosures, and reporting obligations, with a