Compliance Paralegal

An opportunity with a global manufacturing organization with a portfolio of industry-leading brands serving residential and commercial markets.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Program Management

• Evaluate and enhance the organization's ethics and compliance program in alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
• Develop and deliver communications that promote a strong culture of ethics and compliance across a global workforce.

Hotline & Investigations Management

• Oversee the ethics hotline and case management process, including intake procedures, reporting protocols, user training, and vendor coordination.
• Manage investigation tracking and reporting systems to ensure efficiency, consistency, and compliance with internal procedures.

Policy & Training Administration

• Maintain and update compliance-related policies and oversee organization-wide distribution and implementation.
• Partner with legal and business stakeholders to conduct compliance risk assessments and develop appropriate training initiatives.
• Manage annual ethics certifications and online compliance training programs, including course selection, deployment, and recordkeeping.

Reporting, Analytics & Governance

• Prepare ethics and compliance reports for senior leadership and governing bodies to demonstrate program effectiveness.
• Document compliance processes, governance structures, and organizational responsibilities.
• Monitor and analyze compliance metrics and KPIs, identify trends and risks, and recommend program enhancements.
• Manage third-party vendor relationships, including selection, contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and ongoing oversight.

Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in ethics, compliance, legal, risk management, or a related field within a corporate or professional services environment.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing compliance programs.
• Familiarity with third-party compliance training platforms, hotline systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Professional compliance certification (e.g., CCEP) preferred.

Skills

• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop practical solutions in evolving or ambiguous environments.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Process improvement mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with experience partnering across functions and with external stakeholders.
• Professional judgment, business acumen, and a customer-service-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to execute in a fast-paced environment.