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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.

Who We Are

Transamerica has been making financial services available to the many, not just the few, for more than 100 years. We’re a leading provider of life insurance, retirement, and investment solutions, serving millions of customers throughout the United States. Transamerica’s dedicated professionals focus on helping people live their best lives through saving, investing, and protecting their loved ones. Transamerica is dedicated to building America’s leading middle market life insurance and retirement company, providing a broad range of quality individual life insurance policies, workplace supplemental insurance benefits, workplace retirement plans, individual retirement accounts, and investment products, including mutual funds, annuities, stable value solutions, as well as investment management services.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized by lines of business (Life Insurance, Annuities, Mutual Funds, Retirement Plans, and Employee Benefits), which are supported by Transamerica Corporate (Corporate Development; Finance; Internal Audit; Legislative, Regulatory & Policy; Office of the CEO; People and Places; Brand; Corporate Affairs; Risk; and Technology).

Job Description Summary

Transamerica is seeking a Lead Human Resources Business Partner. This position is aligned to Human Resources in the People and Places corporate function with client partnership alignment for the Individual Solutions division. This impactful position provides human capital management consulting to leaders and employees of the Strategic Planning Office, Operations, and Life Product/Pricing and Underwriting functions across various remote and on-site locations. In addition to partnering with members of the full Human Resources Business Partner team, this position will collaborate with Human Resource (HR) Centers of Excellence to deliver value-added services in alignment with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

Job Description

Develop and utilize a strong understanding of business strategy and operational objectives, coupled with broad HR knowledge and sound judgment, to provide solution based, business-oriented HR plans in a dynamic and transforming business environment.
As a member of the HR team utilize proactive communication, collaboration and leverage the team’s knowledge and experience to gain optimal results. All of this is balanced with a focus on individual accountability and ownership to achieve results.
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 business leaders to understand talent and capability needs and create workforce plans.
Work with leaders to identify appropriate organizational changes, in alignment with business goals.
Guide and implement organizational design changes to support business transformation.
Analyze and synthesize HR data to enable data driven decision making.
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 investigations for employment complaints.
Provide training and facilitation as needed for Human Resources topics; collaborate with Talent Management (Learning and Development)
Facilitate business processes, approvals, and audits in the HR Information System (HRIS) and other reporting tools.

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-faced 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. Able to clearly and concisely present ideas verbally and in writing, listen well, and deliver complex and difficult messages.
Interpersonal and relationship building skills to coach and influence staff and management at all levels.
Able to build credibility, be tactful, maintain confidences and constructive working relationships despite disagreement.
Ability to remain productive and successfully manage ambiguous and conflicting information.
Critical thinking skills to resolve problems and recommend solutions.
Demonstrate high motivation and a sense of urgency in a multi-task environment which includes the ability to organize and prioritize own activities and assist junior staff with prioritization. Able to balance a strong sense of individual accountability within a high functioning team including an ability to collaborate with others to achieve optimal results.
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

This is a hybrid position which supports remote work and in-office presence on average1-3 days per week.
Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**

Compensation:

The salary for this position generally ranges between $90,000-$115,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Bonus Eligibility:

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

Our commitment to inclusion & diversity means that we value differences. We encourage the unique perspectives of individuals and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.#IND123

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)
As of December 31, 2022

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.

https://www.transamerica.com/why-transamerica/aegon-transamerica-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.