Compliance Operations Specialist

A San Francisco–based corporate organization is seeking a Compliance Operations Specialist (Legal & HR) to support its growing compliance function. This is a hybrid opportunity (four days in-office, Fridays remote) for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with experience in compliance, legal operations, or HR compliance. The Compliance Operations Specialist will play a key role in supporting audits, investigations, regulatory responses, and cross-functional compliance initiatives across Legal, HR, Payroll, and Safety teams. This role is well-suited for someone looking to grow their career in compliance within a fast-paced, operationally driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support compliance audits and agency matters through data collection, document organization, tracking, and drafting initial responses for legal review
• Assist with workplace safety and OSHA-related matters, including gathering information, preparing draft responses, and supporting compliance initiatives (training provided)
• Conduct research on federal, state, and local employment and safety regulations to support policy updates and implementation
• Help manage compliance programs and projects, including tracking deadlines, maintaining dashboards, and ensuring timely execution across workstreams
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Legal, HR, Payroll, Safety) to drive compliance initiatives and follow-through
• Prepare reports, metrics, and dashboards to track compliance performance and identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement
• Assist with planning and coordinating compliance meetings, ensuring alignment and accountability across stakeholders
• Support development and maintenance of compliance tools, trackers, and reporting systems (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet, Workday)
• Contribute to special projects and broader compliance initiatives as needed

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