Sustainability Compliance Specialist

Humanscale; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ergonomic product design seeks a Sustainability Compliance Specialist. This role is vital in assuring product sustainability and compliance across sourcing and production. Ideal candidates are innovative with a robust background in sustainability regulations, excellent communication skills, and a passion for sustainability.

Benefits

Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401k matching

Paid time off (15 PTO days and 10 holidays)

Employee Discount Programs

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in sustainability compliance.
• Experience complying with sustainability regulations.
• Experience pursuing 3rd party audited standards.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with suppliers to gather sustainability data.
• Prepare documentation demonstrating regulatory compliance.
• Implement continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Sustainable innovation

Communication

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Company Overview

Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment. Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 40 years.

Overview

At Humanscale, we’re passionate about creating beautiful products that keep people healthy while protecting the earth at the same time. The Sustainability Compliance Specialist will play a key role in assuring the sustainability of our products and our operations. The individual will work closely with our sourcing, production, and supply chain to ensure regulatory compliance and to help support our current sustainability certifications. They will use insights gained from the compliance process to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation to provide input into the future of sustainability at Humanscale and ensure we continue to be at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Communicate with suppliers through multiple tiers to gather sustainability data, such as product material ingredients.
• Maintain the integrity of data gathered; ensure it is updated to reflect relevant changes within the business.
• Prepare documentation demonstrating regulatory compliance.
• Propose and implement measures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate sustainability certification, including working with internal teams to meet the requirements, preparing documentation, facilitating the audit.
• Implement continuous improvement projects in collaboration with our factories, suppliers, and engineers.

Qualifications

• Passion for sustainable innovation
• 5 years of experience in sustainability compliance
• Bachelor’s (minimum) or Master’s (preferred) degree in a related field, such as material science, industrial design, engineering, sustainable manufacturing, or environmental science
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Tenacity and creativity in motivating and soliciting responses from others
• Ability to synthesize complex information, perform analysis, and prepare documentation
• Organized, with a strong capacity for systems thinking
• Experience complying with sustainability regulations, such as RoHS, REACH, Cal Prop 65, SCIP or others
• Experience pursuing 3rd party audited standards, such as TRUE Zero Waste, BIFMA LEVEL, Living Product Challenge, FSC, Design for Freedom, DECLARE/HPD, B-Corporation or other sustainability certifications

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive base
• Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• HSA, FSA, Commuter Benefits
• Medical Discounts
• Ancillary Benefits
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
• Voluntary, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• 401k matching
• Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and 10 holidays)

Salary Range: $60,529-$88,287

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline. Humanscale considers other factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market location and business considerations when extending an offer.

Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled/Veteran)

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