Compliance Investigator, Corporate Compliance – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 31417BR
Department: Compliance & Corporate Records Management
Working Hours: Minimum 45 hours per week
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Date Posted: Dec 26, 2024

$73 - 110k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

Publix Super Markets Inc tops the list of privately-owned supermarkets in the US. We are privately-owned, hold no long-term debt and continue to grow year after year. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism, and environmental sustainability. Our collective commitment to diversity has contributed to our success in being a great place to work and shop. It’s satisfying to work for – and be an owner in – a Fortune 100 company that is widely recognized as a leader in the supermarket industry.

The Corporate Compliance and Records Management group at Publix is responsible for ensuring that the company adheres to legal and regulatory requirements. This group manages compliance programs, policies, and procedures to prevent and detect violations of laws, regulations, and company policies. Additionally, they oversee records management, which involves organizing, maintaining, and safeguarding company records to ensure they are accurate, accessible, and compliant with legal and business requirements. This helps Publix maintain integrity and transparency in its operations.

The Corporate Compliance Investigator (CCI) plays a critical role in ensuring Publix’s adherence to compliance standards by conducting thorough investigations, monitoring investigation completion, and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the Corporate Compliance department. This position requires a proactive approach to managing compliance risks and ensuring Publix operates within legal and ethical standards. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and monitor compliance investigations, ensuring all relevant facts and evidence are identified and structured effectively.
• Conduct interviews, collect statements, and assess the credibility of witnesses.
• Analyze evidence and assess compliance with Publix policies and legal standards.
• Prepare detailed and timely investigative reports.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Loss Prevention, Legal, and Regulatory Agencies.
• Conduct meetings to discuss findings and make recommendations to senior leadership.
• Identify and communicate issues outside the investigation scope to appropriate departments.
• Assist in developing and implementing improvements for Corporate Compliance Investigations.
• Support the transition to a new Incident/Investigations Management Platform.
• Continue to contribute and maintain the Investigations Research and Policy Guide.
• Continue to improve the complaint intake process for Corporate Compliance Investigations.
• Maintain the Corporate Compliance Investigations files for resource sharing.
• Process confidential reports and perform follow-ups with business areas and external partners.
• Manage and maintain compliance investigative reports and case files.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, or a High School diploma (or equivalent) with some college coursework and four years of experience in investigations, management, or law enforcement.
• Five years of experience in investigations, management, or law enforcement.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, Criminal Justice, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• Eight years of experience in investigations, management, or law enforcement.
• Certifications: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist. (CAMS)
• Advanced skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence.

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