Compliance Specialist (Hybrid)

We are HALO! We connect people and brands to create unforgettable, meaningful, and lasting experiences that build brand engagement and loyalty for our over 60,000 clients globally. Our nearly 2,000 employees and 1,000 Account Executives located in 40+ sales offices across the United States are the reason HALO is the global leader in branded merchandise, uniform programs, and recognition and incentive solutions.

HALO is looking for a Compliance Specialist who will join our Supplier Relations Team to provide administrative support for Compliance Programs which oversee all product safety, ethical sourcing, quality control / assurance, and environmental protection on all promotional products which go out to our hundreds of clients.

HALO believes in bringing teams and individuals together in a collaborative environment. For candidates that live within a 30-mile radius of our Illinois offices, the following will apply:

• If you reside within a 30-mile radius of our Sterling, IL office, you are required to work a hybrid schedule, working in-person anywhere from 1-3 times a week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compliance processes and procedures
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders required to ensure product offerings comply with compliance policies, protocols and standards. This includes administering protocols pertaining to ethical sourcing, product safety, quality assurance, and other related topics.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure the products provided by HALO meet company and State, Federal and International standards.
• Coordinate with Suppliers to request, review, and approve testing documents for product
• Coordinate with 3rd party testing, inspection, and audit service providers to: request service quotes, issue purchase orders (POs), submit samples, track progress, review final reports, and review / approve final invoicing
• Documentation management of tests, inspections, and audit reports as needed
• Assist with research, interpretation, and communication of government regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements pertaining to product safety, social compliance, and quality assurance
• Understand requirements: Stay current on regulatory, industry, and customer requirements and best practices regarding pertinent compliance topics by attending webinar trainings and industry conferences
• Communicate effectively with Sales Team about the status of product compliance assessments, testing, inspection, or audits
• Assist with education of HALO staff, customers, and suppliers on the subject of global responsibility, social compliance, and product safety
• Assist Sales and Management Teams to identify compliance expectations of current and potential customers, to ensure continuous improvement of HALO’s Compliance Program and polices

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of direct safety and compliance experience
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Great communicator and listener in-person, over phone, email, and video conference
• Strong work ethic, with a good humored with a positive “can do” attitude
• Values curiosity, creativity, inclusive teams, and achieving results
• Problem solver that is comfortable making judgment calls how to spend time
• Loves learning by providing, receiving and responding positively to constructive feedback
• Highly detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Motivated by deadlines
• Able to work overtime when required

Preferred Experience

• Associates and/or Bachelors Degree
• Promotional product industry experience
• Familiarity/Experience with ERP systems

More about HALO

At HALO, we unleash the energy of our client's brands and amplify their stories to capture the attention of those who matter most. For that reason, more than 60,000 small- and mid-sized businesses work with HALO and have made us the global leader of the branded merchandise industry.

• Career Advancement: At HALO, we love promoting from within. Internal promotions have been the key to our exponential growth in the last few years. With so many industry leaders at HALO, you'll have the opportunity to accelerate your career by learning from their experience, insights, and skills and gain access to HALO's influential global network, leadership experiences, and diverse thinking.
• Culture: We love working here and know that you will too. You can expect a positive culture of ingenuity, inclusion, and relentless determination. We push the limits of possibilities and imagination by staying curious, humble, and provocative in order to break through yesterday's limit. Diversity is the source of our creativity and we thrive when each of us contributes to an inclusive culture of respect, dignity, and equity mindset in everything we do. We keep our promise for excellence with an unrelenting commitment to achieving results and supporting one another to stay accountable, transparent, and dependable.
• Recognition: You're going to succeed here, and you can count on us to celebrate your wins. Colleagues across the company will join in recognizing your big milestones and nominate you for awards. Over time, you'll earn so much recognition that you can convert into gift cards, trips, concerts, and merchandise at your favorite brands.
• Flexibility: Most roles offer hybrid work. In addition, we pride ourselves on flexible schedules that help you find a balance between professional and personal demands. We believe that supporting our customers is the priority and trust that you and your manager will find a schedule to achieve that priority.
• Stay well at HALO: At HALO, we have benefits that support all parts of your life and to find a work-life balance custom to you. We offer nationwide coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance, and additional Voluntary Benefits. Prepare your financial future with our 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

HALO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We insist on an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Inclusion is a core value at HALO and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.

HALO participates in E-Verify. Please see the following notices in English and Spanish for important information: E-Verify Participation and Right to Work.

HALO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at hr@halo.com. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be reviewed and responded to on a case-by-case basis.