Mgr Legal Compliance and Ethics Investigations

Description

Oversees and manages complex investigations identified by the Legal Department that may expose the company to the highest and most significant legal and financial risk. Understands business, financial, legal and regulatory processes and concepts; applies knowledge of those processes and concepts to formulate and execute investigatory plans/strategies involving document analysis and witness interviews to gather pertinent data; communicates findings. .

Essential Functions

• Management responsibilities include, but are not limited to: hiring, terminations, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, performance management and staff productivity.
• Plans, organizes, staffs, directs and controls the day-to-day operations of the department; develops and implements policies and programs as necessary.
• Develops and manages the department budget; ensures compliance and addresses variances and other budget concerns.
• Leads a team responsible for complex investigations identified by the Legal Department that may expose the company to significant legal and financial risk. Guides, coaches, and counsels team members on how to conduct investigative interviews and write thorough and comprehensive investigative reports; and draft investigatory action plans.
• Leads efforts to prevent, detect and respond to potential violations of company policy, regulations, or statutes, and any other misconduct, while promoting an ethical and compliant culture within the organization. Failure of team to successfully implement programs may expose the company to significant legal and financial risk.
• Monitors reporter activity for trends and patterns to fashion detective, predictive, and preventative controls.
• Ensures accurate, relevant and timely reporting is provided to all appropriate stakeholders.
• Establishes and promotes the strategy for contracted service provider complaint resolution.
• Conducts investigative interviews and writes thorough and comprehensive investigative reports; drafts investigatory action plans. and communicates investigative findings to the highest levels of executive management on a consistent and routine basis.
• Monitors reports on internal complaint process and communicates status to upper management. Mitigates risk through identification of effective employee relations strategies and investigation needs.
• Maintains and develops understanding of changes in relevant best investigative practices and techniques, as well as trends, legal, government and regulatory environment,.
• Implements and Updates the company’s compliance programs including: service provider compliance, anti-corruption/3rd Party vendors, training &communications, risk assessment, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (including anti-money laundering, antitrust, anti-fraud,conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, etc.) and the FedEx Alert Line..
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum Experience

Seven (7) years investigative experience related to Human Resources, Business Development Solutions, Safety, Audit, Fraud Detection or related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Srong investigation, interviewing/questioning, listening and research skills using objectivity and consistency required.

Exceptional conflict resolution/mediation skills.

Ability to anticipate and identify problems and use sound judgment and fact-based analysis to develop effective and efficient solutions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to explain complex and/or confidential information through written reports and presentations, and communicate those findings with all levels of management

Ability to interact effectively with employees and service providers.

Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals.

Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals, and respond to day-to-day functional needs.

Strong software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.

Job Conditions

Moderate Travel Required

Preferred Qualifications: Proven ability to lead and manage complex workplace investigations; expertise in investigative planning and preparation; exceptional analytical, organizational, interviewing, and report-writing skills; excellent communication and presentation abilities.

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Additional Details: This position maybe located anywhere within the US excluding AK, HI, and US territories. Depending on your location, you may be required to work at a FedEx Campus several times per week. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM CST on June 9, 2025.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
• EEO is the Law Supplement
• Pay Transparency Policy
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:

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