Global Compliance Director Role
This highly influential position involves providing strategic leadership in ensuring compliance with all applicable country, national and regional laws and regulations.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing and maintaining global compliance procedures aligned with international background screening regulations and data privacy laws.
The Director will serve as the primary subject matter expert on global compliance matters, translating evolving regulations into business-aligned policies and programs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Compliance Program Leadership
* Develop, implement and maintain global compliance procedures aligned with international background screening regulations and data privacy laws.
* Monitor and interpret global regulatory changes; proactively assess business impact and adjust strategies accordingly.
* Serve as a subject matter expert for internal teams and customers on compliance and regulatory matters.
* Operational Excellence
* Design and manage compliance training programs and documentation.
* Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement scalable solutions.
* Measure and report on compliance program performance using data-driven insights
* Team Leadership
* Lead and develop a high-performing global compliance team.
* Establish team goals and KPIs; monitor performance and provide coaching and mentorship.
* Attract, recruit and retain top compliance talent.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Lead the resolution of compliance issues including escalations and customer complaints.
* Support customer-facing teams with compliance communication, education and enablement.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* 10+ years' experience in background screening industry desired
* Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent background screening industry experience preferred
* In-depth knowledge of Global Compliance background screening related laws and data privacy required
* Demonstrated ability to build and scale compliance programs and teams globally
* Strong leadership, team management and cross-functional collaboration skills
* Strategic thinker with the ability to assess and manage risk in a fast-paced, evolving environment
* Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task each day to meet schedule demands and complete tasks in a timely manner
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex compliance topics clearly
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented and highly organized
* Ability to work independently and accomplish tasks without direct supervision
* Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CRM tools
Benefits:
A comprehensive benefits package includes medical and dental coverage.
Accurate Values:
Our company recognizes the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity, ensuring everyone has a complete sense of belonging here. To do this, we follow four guiding principles – Take Ownership, Be Open, Stay Curious, Work as One – core values that dictate what we stand for, and how we behave.
Take ownership. Be accountable for your actions, your team, and the company. Accept responsibility willingly, especially when it's what's best for our customers. Give others every reason to trust you, believe in you, and count on you. Rise to every occasion with your personal best.
Be open. Be open to new ideas. Be inclusive of people and ways of doing things. Make yourself accessible and approachable, and communicate with genuineness, transparency, honesty, and respect. Embrace differences.
Stay curious. Stay curious even as you move forward. Tirelessly ask questions and challenge the status quo in your pursuit of new ideas, ways to solve problems, and to continually grow and improve.
Work as one. Work together to create the best customer and workplace experience. Put our customers and employees first—before individual or departmental agendas. Make sure they get the help they need to succeed.