Risk and Compliance Specialist

R+L Global Logistics; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

R+L Global Logistics is seeking a Risk and Compliance Specialist to support the operations team across asset and non-asset based entities. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, training, auditing, and policy implementation to exceed company goals.

Responsibilities include TSA audits, insurance certificate management, and maintaining training records, with a proactive approach to risk reduction and customer service excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Understanding of government regulations for multi-modal transport.
• Ability to read and interpret complex regulations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Protect the company from financial loss and risk.
• Facilitate safety testing and training with Learning and Development.
• Audit air shipments for TSA compliance.
• Work with TSA Authorized Representatives to ensure standards.
• Manage security access controls for all stations.
• Ensure compliance with CBP, DHS, DOT, FAA, FDA, FMC, IATA, TSA, OSHA.
• Maintain training records for compliance, insurance, hazmat, and safety.
• Coordinate OSHA compliance with facility management.
• Oversee process for All Risk insurance certificates and approvals.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Negotiation

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration/Legal

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

McLeod

Cargowise

Microsoft Office Suite

WebEx

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Risk and Compliance Specialist will provide direct support to the operations team and assist both our asset and non-asset based companies.This position will support the compliance department with regulatory compliance, training, auditing, and ensuring the company adheres to federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and company policies.The Risk and Compliance Specialist will manage all compliance, insurance and auditing, and will work to implement programs, policies, training initiatives, and standard operating procedures established by R+L Global Logistics management to exceed and support the company’s goals, strategy, and requirements.

Risk and Compliance Specialist responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Protect the company from financial loss and occurrences that can impact the company’s profit.
• Facilitate all safety-related testing and recordkeeping. This includes working with the Learning and Development department to issue training.
• Audit air shipments to ensure compliance with TSA regulations.
• Work with TSA Authorized Representatives to ensure compliance with RLG corporate standards and IACSSP Regulations.
• Manage security functions (badges/alarm codes/access control) for all stations.
• Assist with ensuring the company is compliant with all governmental regulations and bodies including but exclusive to; CBP, DHS, DOT, FAA, FDA, FMC, IATA, TSA, OSHA.
• Maintain and update training records for all areas of compliance, insurance, hazmat, and safety.
• Work with all facility management to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Manage the process for All Risk insurance certificates and obtain required approvals as needed.
• The above job functions are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be asked to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualification, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Legal or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.
• Previous compliance and risk management experience preferred.
• Previous experience with transportation management systems (TMS) preferred; McLeod or Cargowise a plus.
• General understanding of government regulations, policies or regulations associated with a multi-modal transportation organization.
• General understanding of General Liability, Auto Liability, and Cargo insurance in order to minimize company risk and support internal and external customer requests.
• Ability to manage projects.
• Ability to manage complex situations promptly and professionally.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret highly complex regulations and procedures.
• Ability to field and conduct professional level telephone conferences with all parties.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit and puts success of team above own interests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail and follow-up.
• Exceptionally driven to protect the company from risk and other litigating issues.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to analyze and recommend company decisions.
• Ability to deliver the highest level of customer service to internal and external business partners.
• Ability to multitask and shift focus in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities, meet deadlines, work well under pressure, prioritize work and maintain discretion on confidential matters while maintaining a positive attitude and providing unmatched customer service.
• Proficient in utilizing various technology platforms, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and video conferencing tools (WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.