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About Us
At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential unleashed by leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.
Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.
Transamerica is a part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group. The Aegon companies employ over 21,500 people and have approximately 31.7 million customers. For more information, visit www.transamerica.com.
Job Description Summary
The Lead Human Resources Business Partner provides Human Capital Management consulting to managers and employees of assigned line of business locations. This person will partner with other Human Resource (HR) Centers of Excellence to deliver value-added services in alignment with organizational objectives.
Responsibilities
- Apply a broad knowledge of HR concepts and business needs to provide HR support in highly complex situations.
- Lead HR discussions during manager and business team meetings to align key HR and business strategies.
- Look holistically at issues that impact the organization; implement HR solutions based on root cause analysis.
- Partner with leaders to understand talent needs to create workforce plans.
- Work with leaders to identify appropriate organizational changes, in alignment with business goals.
- Guide and implement organizational design changes including acquisitions, reductions in force, and location strategy.
- Analyze and synthesize HR metrics and data related to organizational talent decisions.
- Drive initiatives regarding culture, organizational change, engagement and organizational effectiveness.
- Partner with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional/cross-HR projects and programs for enterprise-wide or site specific needs.
- Identify opportunities to align programs and processes at an enterprise level, and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Execute on compensation philosophies; administer, engage and advise management on practices for Total Rewards compensation programs; execute pay/bonus programs and manage exceptions.
- Advise in the selection and placement of internal and external talent.
- Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to mid and senior level management (e.g. coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary action).
- Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation to managers and employees.
- Manage and resolve employee concerns and conduct more complex investigations (e.g. ADA, FMLA, employee complaints, PTAG, SHARE); consult with other departments to complete investigation.
- Provide training/presentations for new hire orientation and routine topics. Facilitate more complex topics (e.g. Performance Management, special meetings).
- Facilitate business processes, approvals and audits in the HR Information System (HRIS) and other reporting tools.
- Mentor and coach HR team members as needed; may supervise staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in HR/organizational development or related business field and eight years of HR generalist experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Broad knowledge of HR trends and best practices.
- Understanding of the business environment, preferably in the insurance and financial services industry.
- In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
- Experience handling complex employee relations and business issues.
- Experience participating in or leading change initiatives (e.g. organizational restructure, culture development, program changes).
- Willingness to engage in change and challenge the status quo. Flexibility to handle change and change processes in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take reasonable risks.
- Ability to maintain composure and exhibit mature judgment in difficult or ambiguous situations.
- Ability to analyze and interpret HR business trends and objectives, and perform root cause analysis.
- Communication and presentation skills to facilitate projects and programs.
- Interpersonal and relationship building skills to coach and influence staff and management at all levels.
- Ability to handle ambiguous and conflicting information.
- Critical thinking skills to resolve problems and recommend solutions.
- Ability to organize and prioritize own activities and assist junior staff with prioritization. Willingness to take accountability for team performance as well as individual contributions.
- Proficiency using MS Office tools.
- Knowledge of Workday or other HRIS tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- HR certification (e.g. PHR, SHRM-CP).
- Experience applying change management practices and techniques.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid office or remote environment.
- Occasional travel to meet with assigned client group and attend HR meetings/training.
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
- College Coach 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
- Peer Recognition Program (BRAVO)
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.
Learn more about our foundation.
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 29.5 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.
