Regulatory Compliance Program Specialist

Regulatory Compliance Program Specialist

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US - Indiana - Fort Wayne

Reporting To: Catherine Collins

Description

Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.

The Regulatory Compliance Program Specialist supports Franklin Electric's global regulatory and corporate compliance programs. Under the direction of the Compliance Officer, this role partners with Legal, business teams, and subject-matter experts to identify, evaluate, implement, monitor, and report on regulatory requirements impacting the Company's products, operations, supply chain, and global footprint.

This role independently administers the regulatory compliance program by monitoring regulatory developments, assessing business impact, coordinating implementation activities and deadlines, and supporting ongoing compliance reporting. The Specialist serves as a central point of coordination while business and functional owners remain accountable for compliance within their respective areas.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.

Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

MOVE FORWARD WITH US

What you will be doing:

• Independently coordinate the day-to-day administration of the Company's regulatory compliance program, including regulatory assessments, monitoring activities, and documentation.
• Monitor new and changing laws and regulations and partner with Legal, business teams, and subject-matter experts to assess applicability, timing, and potential business impact.
• Own and maintain a centralized process for tracking material regulatory requirements, responsible owners, required actions, implementation status, and key deadlines.
• Lead development of the Company's annual sustainability report, including data collection, drafting, internal review, approvals, and publication.
• Support the Company's corporate compliance program, including compliance training, policies and procedures, risk assessments, ongoing monitoring, and management reporting.

Who we want:

If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
• Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.

What you need:

• Education and Experience

• Bachelor''s degree in business, legal studies, compliance, sustainability, project management, or a related field required.

• Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in regulatory compliance, corporate compliance, legal operations, sustainability reporting, project or program management, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder follow-up required.

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered where consistent with business requirements.

• Computer Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Ability to use and administer regulatory tracking, document management, reporting, and workflow systems; experience building trackers, dashboards, or status reports is preferred.

This position is open to candidates across all of our locations in the US or Europe and will be based onsite. The specific work location will be determined based on the selected candidate's location.

Don't feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.

Company Values & Benefits

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:

• Hybrid remote work arrangements
• Generous paid time off & holidays
• Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
• On site café & complimentary beverage stations
• Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
• 401(k) with matching & service contributions
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Fertility & adoption support
• Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Health & wellness programs

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