Compliance & Regulatory Operations Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Compliance & Regulatory Operations Specialist to review records, monitor program compliance, conduct audits, and coordinate reporting to government and regulatory agencies. The role guides operations teams and ensures documentation remains accurate and compliant.

The ideal candidate will balance analytical work, regulatory interpretation, auditing, and training, collaborating across departments to maintain high standards of compliance and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory oversight, property operations, asset management, or government program administration.

Responsibilities

• Review participant files to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor documentation, certifications, and recertification activities.
• Prepare and submit reports to government/regulatory agencies.
• Conduct file audits and identify corrective actions.
• Partner with operational teams to improve compliance performance.
• Deliver training and provide compliance guidance to field personnel.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Regulatory reporting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Property management software

Compliance software

Job description

Join an established organization that plays a meaningful role in supporting housing accessibility and regulatory excellence across a diverse real estate portfolio. This position offers the opportunity to become a subject matter expert in compliance, work directly with government agencies, collaborate with operational leaders, and help ensure critical programs are administered accurately and effectively.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional who enjoys balancing analytical work, regulatory interpretation, auditing, reporting, training, and cross-functional collaboration.

Why Professionals Are Attracted to This Opportunity

• Stable, established organization with a long-term presence in the industry
• Opportunity to become a trusted compliance expert
• Meaningful work supporting housing programs and community initiatives
• High visibility with leadership and operational teams
• Variety of responsibilities including audits, reporting, training, and regulatory analysis
• Strong employee benefits package
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to influence processes and improve compliance outcomes

About the Role

Position Overview

The Compliance & Regulatory Operations Specialist is responsible for reviewing records, monitoring program compliance, conducting audits, coordinating reporting activities, and providing guidance to operations teams. The role serves as a key resource for ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and maintaining accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Review and audit participant files to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
• Monitor documentation, certifications, and recertification activities
• Prepare and submit required reports to government and regulatory agencies
• Conduct file audits and identify corrective actions when necessary
• Partner with operational teams to improve compliance performance
• Deliver training, coaching, and compliance guidance to field personnel
• Interpret and communicate regulatory updates and policy changes
• Assist with audit preparation and response activities
• Research compliance-related issues and provide recommendations for resolution
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Public Administration, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory oversight, property operations, asset management, government program administration, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of regulated housing, subsidy programs, or compliance-driven environments
• Experience working with government agencies and regulatory reporting requirements
• Experience conducting audits, file reviews, and compliance assessments
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to interpret regulations and communicate requirements to various stakeholders
• Experience with property management, compliance, or enterprise software systems preferred
• Professional certifications related to compliance, housing, or regulatory administration are a plus

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of regulated housing, subsidy programs, or compliance-driven environments
• Experience working with government agencies and regulatory reporting requirements
• Experience conducting audits, file reviews, and compliance assessments
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to interpret regulations and communicate requirements to various stakeholders

Preferred Skills

• Experience with property management, compliance, or enterprise software systems preferred
• Professional certifications related to compliance, housing, or regulatory administration are a plus

Pay range and compensation package

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with generous company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Disability and life insurance programs
• Health savings account contributions
• Employee events and recognition programs
• Long-term career growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ideal Candidate

You are someone who enjoys digging into details, interpreting regulations, identifying potential issues before they become problems, and helping others understand complex requirements. You thrive in an environment where accuracy, accountability, and service all matter equally and where your work directly contributes to operational excellence.