Compliance Specialist - Houston

OnTrac; Georgia; On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

OnTrac is seeking a Compliance Specialist in the Houston, TX area. This role safeguards the organization through risk management and regulatory compliance across transportation, warehousing, and shipping activities.

The position requires coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, reviewing contracts, and driving issue resolution while maintaining audit readiness. It features a variable schedule and up to 60% travel to nearby locations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in compliance, risk, or legal support.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Ability to review contracts and compliance documents with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as vendor qualification, onboarding, and compliance contact.
• Ensure adherence to contractual obligations and regulatory standards.
• Conduct audits to verify contractual compliance.
• Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Support investigation and resolution of compliance disputes.

Skills

Industry terminology understanding

Effective communication

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Contract review

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

OnTrac is hiring a Compliance Specialist in the Houston, TX area!

Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving.

Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.

Location: 11440 Tanyard Creek Dr. Ste. 1 Houston, TX 77040

Travel Requirement: This position is based out of the Houston site but requires up to 60% travel to support operations at company locations in surrounding areas.

Shift: This role operates on a variable schedule with hours assigned according to business needs. Specific shifts and workdays are not guaranteed and may change based on operational priorities.

Compensation: The expected starting base pay range for this position is $67,200 - $84,000, with a full potential base salary range over a successful candidate’s tenure in the position of $67,200 - $100,800. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Job Function

Safeguards the organization through legal counsel, risk management, and compliance oversight. This function includes areas such as attorneys who provide legal advice and representation, professionals who manage contracts and workers’ compensation, and legal support staff who ensure accurate documentation and efficient processes. Collectively, it mitigates risk, ensures compliance, and supports sound business decisions.

Job Family

Ensures the company meets all regulatory, safety, and operational requirements across transportation, warehousing, and shipping activities. It develops policies, conducts audits and investigations, and partners with stakeholders to minimize risk and maintain regulatory readiness. These roles monitor changing laws, train employees, and collaborate with regulators to prevent violations and protect the business. Overall, the function safeguards operational integrity and supports the safe, lawful movement of goods.

Job Summary

This position will strenghten compliance and operational risk management efforts by ensuring adherence to contractual, regulatory, and company standards. This position will also liaise between internal and external stakeholders, proactively identifying risks, conducting compliance evaluations, and driving resolution of issues.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor qualification, onboarding, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and regulatory standards.
• Conduct audits to ensure contractual compliance.
• Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions to mitigate company liability and strengthen operational controls.
• Manage and support resolution of compliance disputes, ensuring timely and appropriate outcomes.
• Communicate compliance findings, trends, and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver guidance and training to internal teams regarding compliance management practices and contract adherence.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting to support compliance monitoring and audit readiness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Understanding of industry terminology, as well as contractual compliance and audits.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in reviewing and and interpreting contracts and complinace related documents.

Typical Degree & Years of Experience

Typically requires at least 2 years of experience and a Bachelor’s or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

Corporate jobs: The working environment for this position will be in a home office or onsite office environment that requires extended periods at a workstation or desk. This position requires little to moderate physical activity.

Travel Requirements

Minimal

Complexity & Problem Solving

Works on moderately scoped, often routine and varied problems that require reviewing multiple factors. Exercises judgment within established procedures to determine appropriate actions. Applies learned techniques and actively contributes to analysis and problem-solving. Typically works independently with minimal guidance on daily tasks and general direction on new assignments.

Knowledge & Application

Develops professional expertise by applying company policies and procedures to resolve diverse issues. Determines appropriate courses of action within established guidelines and adapts processes and methods as needed.

Discretion & Impact

Not Applicable

Collaboration & Interaction

Builds productive internal and external relationships to collaboratively resolve shared issues involving procedures or transactions. Provides standard professional advice and prepares preliminary reports and analyses for review by experienced team members.

Scope of Management & Supervision

Not Applicable

Additional Qualifications

ADA Statement

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OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lasership, Inc. dba OnTrac Final Mile with its affiliates, including OnTrac Logistics, Inc. (collectively, 'OnTrac' or the 'Company') is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.