Senior Human Resources Specialist​/Assistant

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At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of 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.

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.

Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them.

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include
1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors,
2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and
3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide. For more information, visit

Support the administration and coordination of Human Resources (HR) policies and programs across HR Centers of Excellence. Perform site specific duties to assist local HR staff, managers, and employees.

• Assist employees and visitors with a broad range of inquiries. Provide phone/front desk coverage as needed.
• Support large and/or complex HR programs, advanced reporting, communications, and special projects.
• Plan and coordinate department/site meetings and employee events.
• Prepare and/or conduct new hire orientation, onboarding activities and I-9 recordkeeping.
• Maintain on-site personnel files, record retention schedules, filing, office supplies, etc. as needed.
• Oversee processing and recordkeeping for various business processes (e.g., sign-on bonuses, PTO adjustments).
• May lead/serve on company committees as a representative of HR.
• Review work processes and make suggestions for improvement.
• Comply with information security and confidentiality practices.

• High school diploma.
• Typically three years of experience in human resources.
• Broad knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Thorough understanding of HR business processes and principles.
• Organizational skills to handle varied responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency using MS Office tools.
• Knowledge of Workday or other HRIS tools.

• Specialized HR training/certification

• Office environment

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