Compliance Specialist - Contract
TalentBurst, Inc.
New York, NY
Location: NYC, NY 10019
Duration:6 months plus extensions
Shift: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Job Summary:
The Compliance Specialist ensures that apparel products and related business practices adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. This role involves monitoring compliance with testing, labeling safety and quality requirements, social compliance in factories, and other relevant standards. They also work to identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the company's operations align with legal and regulatory requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance:
- Labeling: Identifying and implementing labeling compliance requirements for products, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
- Social Compliance: Monitoring and ensuring compliance with factory social compliance standards, including fair labor practices and working conditions.
- Product Compliance: Ensuring products meet relevant safety, testing, and other product compliance requirements.
- Customs Compliance: Ensuring compliance with import and export regulations.
- Industry Standards: Keeping abreast of changes in regulations and industry standards that may impact the business.
- Risk Assessment: Identifying and evaluating potential compliance risks.
- Mitigation: Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate identified compliance risks.
- Compliance Policies: Developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures.
- Compliance Tracking: Monitoring and tracking compliance issues and ensuring timely resolution.
- Reporting: Preparing reports on compliance performance and highlighting areas of concern.
- Employee Training: Contributing to training programs that support business and compliance requirements.
- Stakeholder Communication: Collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance.
- Product Data Management: Managing and maintaining product data, including compliance-related information.
- Vendor Compliance: Ensuring vendor compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Auditing: Conducting audits to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Years of Experience:
One to Three years of experience in quality assurance
Education/Training: BA/BS college degree or its equivalent.
Other: Skills and Qualifications:
Strong understanding of apparel industry regulations and standards.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Knowledge of social compliance and supply chain issues.
Experience with product testing and labeling requirements.
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About the Company
TalentBurst, Inc.
For over 20 years, TalentBurst Inc. has been an award-winning provider of cutting-edge Workforce Management Solutions. With a strong commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape, we pioneer innovative approaches to talent acquisition. Our expertise spans Life Sciences, and Healthcare Staffing, Banking, Financial, IT, and Engineering, as well as Global Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), State, Local Government and Education (SLED), and IC validation/compliance services. Additionally, our division, TalentProcure, leads the industry with offerings such as High Hazard Payroll, Managed Services, and Vendor on Premise (VOP) solutions.
Due to our prioritization of excellent standards, we are Joint Commission Certified and are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the USA and Canada. Supporting over 130 Fortune 500 companies globally, we excel in navigating the landscape of talent acquisition. In a world of constant change, we embrace developing people-centric solutions that address the unique demands of our clients. Stay connected by visiting our website and following us on social media!