Lead Corporate Ethics and Compliance Program Manager

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing human capital consulting employment law compliance and employee benefits including health insurance retirement plans and workers compensation insurance.

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If youre passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market come join us as we power our clients business success with extraordinary HR.

Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that many potential applicants discourage themselves from applying to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. TriNet always strives to hire the most qualified candidate for a particular role ensuring we deliver outstanding results for our small and medium-size customers. So if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description nobodys perfect and we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

A Brief Overview
The Lead Program Manager Business Conduct and Ethics is a leader on the TriNet Business Conduct and Ethics (BC&E) team. The successful candidate will be able to review and respond to colleague questions concerns and gifts entertainment and/or conflict of interest disclosures. The successful candidate will also be able to conduct high-quality investigations into allegations of unethical or illegal conduct will possess a sound knowledge of corporate governance principles laws and regulatory frameworks and will be able to contribute to BC&Es programs relating to enterprise-wide ethics and compliance policies (e.g. the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics) Code training employee communications (e.g. the BC&E Insight series) ethics ambassadors Ethics Champion Award case management ethical culture surveys reporting to Board members and others.

As the Lead Program Manager you will play a critical role in promoting ethical behavior ensuring compliance with laws regulations and company policies and investigating allegations of misconduct. You will lead complex investigations into allegations of ethical violations fraud misconduct conflicts of interest and other compliance-related matters with no supervision. You will also be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing guidance and recommendations to senior management regarding ethics and compliance matters as well as serving as a liaison on BC&E matters with other internal and external stakeholders.
What you will do

• Review respond and/or triage questions or concerns of varying complexity in a timely and professional manner.

• Review and address gifts entertainment and/or conflict of interest disclosures that may be received from colleagues at all levels within the organization.

• Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

• Conduct investigations into allegations of misconduct and non-compliance across the organization including allegations of ethical violations fraud corruption conflicts of interest and other compliance-related matters.

• Collect analyze and interpret relevant data documents and electronic evidence ensuring accuracy integrity and adherence to legal and privacy requirements.

• Conduct interviews with witnesses subjects and other relevant individuals using effective interviewing techniques eliciting information and assessing credibility.

• Prepare detailed investigative reports documenting findings conclusions and recommendations for remedial actions ensuring accuracy clarity and confidentiality.

• Independently conduct root cause analysis of incidents to prevent future incidents of misconduct or non-compliance and to enhance where appropriate internal controls and/or the overall control environment.

• Evaluate and analyze compliance issues identifying patterns trends and areas of potential vulnerability and recommending proactive measures to mitigate risks.

• Assist with annual Code refresh and/or annual Code training refresh.
  Contribute to quarterly BC&E Insight series and/or other BC&E-related colleague communications.

• Help manage ethics ambassadors program and/or Ethics Champion Award program.

• Take on administrator responsibility for BC&Es case management program/system including any upgrades vendor swaps etc.

• Participate in ethical culture survey administration.

• Assist with pulling and reporting data on BC&E program whether for members of the Board or other constituents.

• Stay abreast of relevant laws regulations and industry standards related to ethics compliance fraud and corruption ensuring investigations comply with legal requirements.

• Assist in management and support for TriNet Policy Governance Framework and collaborate with other members of the Corporate Compliance team to develop and enhance policies procedures and controls to promote ethical behavior and ensure compliance.

• Partner with cross-functional teams including the People Team Legal Internal Audit and Senior Management providing guidance support and recommendations on ethics and compliance matters.

• Assist in the development and delivery of ethics and compliance training programs and communication materials to raise awareness and foster a culture of integrity.

• Identify opportunities to enhance the ethics and compliance program recommend process improvements and contribute to the implementation of best practices.

• Provide guidance mentorship and support to junior members of the BC&E team fostering their professional growth and development.

• Networks with key contacts both internal and external to the company to sustain and expand upon productive working relationships.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education Qualifications

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Juris Doctorate preferred.

Experience Qualifications

Typically 8 years experience in corporate ethics and compliance investigations and program support including experience leading complex investigations in a global corporate environment.

Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices related to corporate governance compliance and ethical issues.
Excellent organization skills.
Excellent written and oral communication.
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 standard personal integrity and a commitment to confidentiality.
Facility with Microsoft Outlook Word Excel SharePoint etc.
Self-starter with bias to action.
Ability to manage multiple demands at the same time.

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) preferred.
or Leading Professional in Ethics and Compliance (LPEC) preferred.

Work Environment
Work in clean pleasant and comfortable office or home setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The preferred location for this role isAtlanta GA and the salary range for this location is $89600.00 to $168000.00. All qualified external applicants will be considered for an in-office role based inAtlanta. All qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and consider relocation toAtlantaand may be considered remote hire at the companys discretion. The candidates final salary offer will be based on the candidates skills education worklocation and experience.

A candidates compensation may also include bonuses consistent with TriNets corporate bonus plan.

Additionally subject to applicable eligibility requirements TriNet offers permanent full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical dental and vision plans life and disability insurance a 401(K) savings plan an employee stock purchase plan eleven (11) Company observed holidays PTO and a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information about our benefits offerings: Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race religion color disability medical condition legally protected genetic information national origin gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity or expression sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) age veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requiresaccommodation during the application process should contact to request such accommodation.