The Compliance Director, Investigations, in conjunction with the broader Hertz Ethics and Compliance team and under the authority of the Chief Compliance Officer, will be responsible for overseeing the company’s global investigations strategy, procedures and associated processes. The Compliance Director will work closely with internal stakeholders from all areas of the organization and where relevant with external stakeholders to ensure that company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations, are followed. A trusted partner within the Hertz Legal Department and other leaders in the organization, the Compliance Director will enable and mature the structure and standards which support the company’s focus on integrity. This position is full-time and is preferred to be based in Estero, FL or Atlanta, GA.
A Day in the Life:
This role will oversee the allegations and investigations processes for the company, in collaboration with partner departments such as corporate security, human resources and legal. They will ensure the interconnected processes and tools to raise concerns, triage, assign, manage and close cases are operational, timely and effective. The role will manage the company-wide allegations and investigations procedures but will also be directly involved in investigatory work for compliance-owned issues for the company global activities.
The starting salary for this role is $110K; commensurate with experience.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage over-arching investigations strategy and investigations procedures for the company.
- Implement, mature and continuously improve processes around allegations and investigations intake, management and closure.
- Ensure investigations are conducted in accordance with the company’s investigation procedures, and any applicable laws and regulations.
- Coordinate and partner with key groups which share investigations responsibility and ensure they have the tools and training needed to follow the company procedures and be effective.
- Ensure adherence to the Hertz Standards of Business Conduct (“Code”) and the company compliance policies and leverage that information to manage applicable investigations.
- Lead and conduct complex and sensitive investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, and other compliance issues.
- Prepare clear and concise investigations reports and recommendations for leadership.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions and remediation plans as needed to address compliance deficiencies and mitigate risk.
- Monitor compliance systems, including the compliance hotline and other initiatives, to ensure effectiveness, and analyze emerging trends and risks related in investigations and compliance.
- Consult with corporate compliance officer, attorneys and outside counsel as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.
- Assist internal and external auditors in compliance reviews.
- Other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
- A bachelor’s degree in law, accounting, finance, or related field, or the equivalent of 7+ years’ experience in compliance, investigations, or audit, preferably in a global company or a law firm.
- Professional certification (CPA, CFE, CCEP) is preferred.
- Exceptional analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience in conducting training sessions.
- Strong knowledge of national and international whistleblower regulations and the definition and implementation of internal controls for preventing regulatory risks.
- Effective leadership skills, including the ability to communicate with different levels of a corporate organization.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
- Willingness to travel as required.
- Demonstrated experience in managing investigations and leading cross-functional teams to execute projects and corporate initiatives and achieve business objectives.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, handle multiple projects, and prioritize effectively.
- Proven ability to implement and operate legal and compliance technology solutions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
What You’ll Get:
- Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
- Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
- Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
- Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
- Voluntary Insurance Programs – Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
- Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more
