The Opportunity
- Fortune manufacturing company with strong values that are the foundation of its Compliance program.
- Exceptional newly created highly visible across entire global organization, individual contributor/manage through influence.
- Outstanding long term opportunity to be part of a small, tight-knit corporate Compliance function supporting multiple BU’s.
- Reports directly to the Director of Global Compliance.
- Hybrid role, NE Ohio location.
The founder’s original vision and philosophy still drive the values and philosophy of the organization in a meaningful way. Transparency, Trust and Respect are central; and The Value of 168 is a reminder that we only have 168 hours in a week, we will never get those hours back, so we all have an obligation to use the limited time we have been given to “do the right things, the right way, for the right reasons.” If you enjoy being a hands-on “doer” with direct involvement in multiple businesses, this is a great match!
What You’ll Do
You will provide key support to the compliance function across all subject matters within its remit, including anti-bribery/corruption, anti-trust, international trade/sanctions, third-party due diligence, human rights and ethical business conduct.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Manage and triage concerns and complaints received through the Company’s Hotline and Reportable Events Portal.
- Provide support and oversight to investigations conducted at the subsidiary level, ensuring thorough, timely and complete reporting.
- Partner with local HR Business Partners to assist with investigations as needed.
- Conduct thorough, timely and objective investigations in response to employee or business concerns, including fraud, theft, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, conflicts of interest and other violations of rules, regulations, and Company policy, adhering to Compliance best practices.
- Partner with subsidiary’s HR Business Partners, legal counsel, and other cross-functional stakeholders as necessary to reach an effective resolution to matters.
- Use sound judgement to produce clear, concise, and fact-based investigation notes, memos, and reports.
- Lead formal reviews and report outs on investigations, presenting findings and proposed resolutions.
- Ensure that all matters are entered and updated in the Company’s centralized hotline and reportable events management system.
- Partner with Compliance and HR colleagues to identify and drive improvements within the investigative process and proactively identify opportunities for additional risk controls, education and / or refined guidelines.
- Develop and implement effective strategies and procedures for conducting internal investigations, ensuring thoroughness and fairness throughout the process.
- Provide support and manage access/user requests and automated notifications for users in the Company’s Reportable Event and Hotline platform.
- Monthly review of open reportable events and hotline reports, including follow-up with subsidiary or corporate teams ensuring adequate response and timely closure of reports.
- Performs other duties and ad-hoc special projects as assigned.
- Travel up to 20% including internationally.
The Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in social science, Law, IT, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related disciplines.
- Professional qualification in a relevant field such as CFE / CCEP.
- 3+ years of professional experience with investigatory procedures and practice.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and listening skills
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent planning and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects concurrently.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
- Ability to quickly establish relationships and interact with employees at all levels – you earn the trust to be seen as a valuable resource, not just “corporate oversight” – this is VERY IMPORTANT!
- Ability to establish and maintain strong partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders, operating across the organization.
- Knowledge and practical application of federal, state, and local employment law and regulations.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Willing to travel up to 20% including international travel.
- NE Ohio location strongly preferred.
