Lead Human Resources Specialist

Job Family

HR - General

About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of 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.

Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life .

Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them.

We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good - for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate , which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Transamerica employs nearly 7 ,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23. 9 million customers worldwide. * For more information, visit transamerica. com .  

Summary

Support the vision and coordination of Human Resources (HR) policies and programs across Transamerica Lines of Business by partnering with Human Recourses Business Partners through the different facets of the employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of HR practices and business needs to provide high-quality support to HR, managers, and employees. Incorporate best practices and seek to align HR processes and programs to enable business strategy.

• Conduct new hire orientation, onboarding activities, and I-9 recordkeeping as needed.

• Manage ADA/PWFA interactive process from request to accommodation approval/denial.

• Support large and/or complex HR programs, advanced reporting, communications, and special projects.

• Oversee processing and recordkeeping for various business processes (e. g. updating org changes, PTO adjustments).

• May lead/serve on company committees as a representative of HR.

• Review work processes and make suggestions for improvement.

• Assist employees with a broad range of inquiries.

• Comply with information security and confidentiality practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.

• Typically five years of experience in human resources.

• Broad knowledge of federal and state employment laws.

• Thorough understanding of HR business processes and principles.

• Organizational skills to handle varied responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

• Communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff at all levels.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency using MS Office tools.

• Knowledge of Workday or other HRIS tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized HR training/certification

• Advanced excel skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Proven history with building client facing relationships

Working Conditions

• Hybrid environment (2 days a week)

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.

W orried about not having every single qualification listed? It's okay. If it's a role you're interested in, we encourage you to apply. Employees who enjoy their jobs are one of our favorite things.

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 Em ployees

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 s ervice 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

Inclusion & Diversity 

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been .