Senior Compliance Specialist

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 109165 - 117335

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Overview:

At Daniels complianceisntjust about checkingboxes itsabout protecting people the environment and our reputation as an industry leader in safe medical waste Daniels and its subsidiariesyou will play a critical role in how our businessoperateswithin a highly regulated of our go-to advisorsfor interpreting complex regulationsand a vital part of thedevelopment implementation and monitoring of regulatory compliance programs within the leadershipdecisions andembedding compliance into daily operations. By driving proactive compliance strategiesyoullpartner with operations safety and hazardous waste services tohelp Daniels minimize riskmaintaintrust with clients and support our mission of making healthcare safer and more sustainable.

What you will do:

-Monitor federal state and local regulations (OSHA EPA DOT state environmental agencies) impacting medical waste management and interpret requirements for application across Daniels operations.

-Obtain and maintain required permits licenses and certifications for facilities and operations ensuring integration with business needs.

-Interpret regulatory changes and advise leadership and departments on implications for operations strategy and risk exposure.

-Develop review and support implementation of compliance policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

-Support in development and delivery of compliance training programs for employees ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

-Ensure accuracy of compliance training records keeping up-to-date documentation to support regulatory readiness and internal accountability.

-Conduct regular audits of manifests transportation logs facility operations and vendor compliance identify risks and gaps.

-Document audit findings prepare reports and follow-up on corrective actions.

-Ensure readiness efforts for internal and external inspections confirming Daniels is always audit-ready.

-Investigate compliance incidents assess root causes and risks document findings and develop corrective actions and ensure timely resolution.

-Escalate significant issues to the Director Ethics & Compliance as needed with recommendations for mitigation and policy improvement.

-Partner with operations leadership to integrate compliance into operational planning and daily activities.

-Advise sales and account management teams on compliance-related client inquiries supporting with regulatory expertise.

Candidate Profile/Skills & Qualifications:

-Minimum of 57 years of compliance auditing or regulatory experience ideally in the medical waste industry or another highly regulated industry such as pharmaceutical cannabis alcohol healthcare or environmental services.

-Strong working knowledge of federal OSHA EPA and DOT regulations and similar state regulations pertaining to the medical waste industry is preferred.

-Excellent research analytical and organizational skills; Is detail-oriented with strong judgment and time management skills.

-Has a self-starter-proactive mindset; supporting company policies goals and core values.

-Demonstrated ability to independently interpret and apply complex regulatory frameworks to business practice whilst also collaboratively across multiple teams.

-Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and compliance tracking systems.

-Professional verbal and written communication skills.

-Performs well under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently and meets deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

-Ability to adapt quickly to regulatory changes and evolving business needs and willingness to handle a variety of tasks as assigned.

$109165 - $117335 a year

The pay range for this position is $109165 to $117335 base compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate such as prior experience skill certifications and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor.

At Daniels Health we are committed to supporting our employees well-being work-life balance and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical dental and vision insurance retirement savings plans with company match contributions paid vacation and sick time wellness resources life insurance and professional development opportunities.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Role Overview:At Daniels complianceisntjust about checkingboxes itsabout protecting people the environment and our reputation as an industry leader in safe medical waste Daniels and its subsidiariesyou will play a critical role in how our businessoperateswithin a highly regulated of our go-to advi...