Workforce Compliance & Ethics Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Offer guidance, recommendations, and solutions to corporate and field leaders within the enterprise on intricate or highly sensitive employee and field issues.

• Advise stakeholders on compliance and policy matters, including EEO and Non-Discrimination, Wage and Hour, ADA, Business Gifts & Entertainment, and Conflicts of Interest.

• Collaborate with business leaders, key stakeholders, and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to proactively address and resolve workforce issues while mitigating enterprise risk.

• Recognize compliance and ethics trends and best practices to foster continuous improvement and educate stakeholders.

• Independently spearhead projects, manage timelines, escalate issues when necessary, and communicate progress effectively.

• Develop, consistently apply, and revise policies owned by the team.

• Create and update policies to ensure compliance with employment laws.

• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and integrate updates into enterprise policies, processes, and procedures.

• Recognize and escalate risks associated with the workforce.

• Prepare, manage, and maintain precise documentation regarding sensitive and confidential employee matters.

• Assist with the termination processes for Financial Advisors and review and prepare cease and desist letters.

• Stay informed about relevant state and federal laws and regulations.

• Provide advice on organizational design, restructures, and reductions in force, including business cases and separation agreements.

• Review and assess reasonable accommodation requests under the ADA.

• Engage in the ADA interactive process to determine effective or reasonable accommodations.

• Partner with employees, business leaders, and HR Business Partners to follow up on accommodations.

• Administer, track, and report team data; create reports and analyses; prepare presentations, communications, and implementation plans.

• Cultivate cross-functional relationships across Corporate Law, Compliance, Human Resources, Corporate Security, and business leadership.

• Support responses to agency charges, litigation, audits, and other reviews.

• Exemplify Thrivent’s leadership competencies while promoting continuous improvement, employee engagement, and Thrivent’s purpose and values.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, legal studies, analytics, public policy, or a related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.

• At least 7+ years of experience in employee relations, ethics, compliance, human resources, or a related area.

• Demonstrated experience supporting complex or sensitive workforce issues, compliance programs, and/or cross-functional business processes.

• In-depth knowledge of EEO, Unemployment, AAP, FMLA, Employment at Will, Severance Agreements, Discipline, Due Process, Employment Statutes, Regulations, Policies and Procedures, and employment law.

• Exceptional relationship management abilities with a talent for establishing rapport and collaborating effectively.

• Capability to influence decision-makers across various functions and levels.

• Strong judgment and ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

• High level of service, confidentiality, diplomacy, tact, and business acumen.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to utilize data to influence decisions, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and simplify complex issues into actionable plans.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills; adept at prioritizing workload and multitasking in a fast-paced setting.

• Prior experience in financial services is preferred.

• Experience consulting on Conflicts of Interest and/or Business Gifts & Entertainment is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Various bonuses, including annual or long-term incentives.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health savings account.

• Flexible spending account.

• 401(k).

• Pension.

• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Supplemental protection insurance.

• 20 days of Paid Time Off each year.

• Sick and Safe Time.

• 10 paid company holidays.

• Volunteer Time Off.

• Paid parental leave.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Well-being benefits.

• Additional employee benefits.