Manager of Compliance and Risk

PalAmerican Security; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

On-site role with travel for audits

Job summary

PalAmerican Security is seeking a Manager of Compliance and Risk to lead company-wide compliance programs within our legal team. You will collaborate with leadership on regulatory audits, risk assessments, and employee training to ensure ethical business conduct across all sites.

This on-site role emphasizes developing corrective action plans and reporting findings to senior leadership. The ideal candidate brings at least five years in compliance or risk management and a strong command of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in compliance, employment law, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective compliance policies and programs across all company sites.
• Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour regulations.
• Conduct audits and investigations to identify risks and ensure compliance with meal and rest break standards and time and attendance practices.
• Partner with leaders to develop corrective action plans and promote a culture of accountability and ethical business conduct.
• Prepare detailed compliance reports and communicate findings to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Confidentiality handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Legal Team as a Highly Skilled Manager of Compliance and Risk

Are you seeking a fun and loving work environment where your expertise in compliance and risk management is valued? Do you thrive in a role where you can make a meaningful impact by promoting ethical business practices and ensuring regulatory adherence? If yes, this exciting on-site position is perfect for you!

We are looking for a motivated and talented Manager of Compliance and Risk to join our legal team. This role offers you the chance to lead company-wide compliance programs, work closely with leadership, and develop your skills in regulatory audits, risk assessment, and employee training. Enjoy excellent benefits including paid time off and comprehensive health insurance plans while advancing your career in a supportive and engaging workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective compliance policies and programs across all company sites.
• Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour regulations.
• Conduct audits and investigations to identify risks and ensure compliance with meal and rest break standards and time and attendance practices.
• Partner with leaders to develop corrective action plans and promote a culture of accountability and ethical business conduct.
• Prepare detailed compliance reports and communicate findings to senior leadership.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in compliance, employment law, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Engaging on-site role with occasional travel to company locations for audits and training.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and enthusiastic team culture that values your contributions.

Additional Information

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally and spend prolonged periods working at a desk.
• Preferred certifications include CCEP, CHC, SHRM-CP/SCP, or PHR/SPHR.
• Legal or paralegal background is a plus.

THE PALAMERICAN DIFFERENCE
With our depth of knowledge, our focus on innovation and our never-ending desire for self-improvement, PalAmerican is your best choice when looking for a dedicated security partner committed to exceeding your highest expectations.
SECURITY SERVICES FROM THE INDUSTRY'S TOP EXPERTS
Our mission is to provide our clients with the finest security services and products that enable them to run their operations with minimal effort, backed up with a strong commitment to our people. PalAmerican seeks to create and maintain an environment where every employee is rewarded according to their contribution and well supported by our company training.