OnTrac

Compliance Specialist - Houston

OnTrac • $67K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk management roles.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
  • Understanding of industry terminology related to contractual compliance and audits.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor compliance and onboarding.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on contractual obligations and regulatory standards.
  • Conduct audits for contractual compliance and adherence.
  • Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
  • Manage resolution of compliance disputes with timely outcomes.
  • Communicate compliance findings and recommendations to leadership.
  • Develop guidance and training for internal teams on compliance practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Retirement plans with company matching.
  • Flexible work environment with varying schedules.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Travel opportunities to support operational needs.
Full Job Description
Location: 11440 Tanyard Creek Dr. Ste. 1 Houston, TX 77040

Travel Requirement: This position is based out of the Houston site but requires up to 60% travel to support operations at company locations in surrounding areas.

Shift: This role operates on a variable schedule with hours assigned according to business needs. Specific shifts and workdays are not guaranteed and may change based on operational priorities.

Compensation: The expected starting base pay range for this position is $67,200 - $84,000, with a full potential base salary range over a successful candidate's tenure in the position of $67,200 - $100,800. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Job Function

Safeguards the organization through legal counsel, risk management, and compliance oversight. This function includes areas such as attorneys who provide legal advice and representation, professionals who manage contracts and workers' compensation, and legal support staff who ensure accurate documentation and efficient processes. Collectively, it mitigates risk, ensures compliance, and supports sound business decisions.

Job Family

Ensures the company meets all regulatory, safety, and operational requirements across transportation, warehousing, and shipping activities. It develops policies, conducts audits and investigations, and partners with stakeholders to minimize risk and maintain regulatory readiness. These roles monitor changing laws, train employees, and collaborate with regulators to prevent violations and protect the business. Overall, the function safeguards operational integrity and supports the safe, lawful movement of goods.

Job Summary

This position will strenghten compliance and operational risk management efforts by ensuring adherence to contractual, regulatory, and company standards. This position will also liaise between internal and external stakeholders, proactively identifying risks, conducting compliance evaluations, and driving resolution of issues.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor qualification, onboarding, and compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and regulatory standards.
  • Conduct audits to ensure contractual compliance.
  • Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions to mitigate company liability and strengthen operational controls.
  • Manage and support resolution of compliance disputes, ensuring timely and appropriate outcomes.
  • Communicate compliance findings, trends, and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Develop and deliver guidance and training to internal teams regarding compliance management practices and contract adherence.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting to support compliance monitoring and audit readiness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Understanding of industry terminology, as well as contractual compliance and audits.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in reviewing and and interpreting contracts and complinace related documents.

Typical Degree & Years of Experience

Typically requires at least 2 years of experience and a Bachelor's or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

Corporate jobs: The working environment for this position will be in a home office or onsite office environment that requires extended periods at a workstation or desk. This position requires little to moderate physical activity.

Travel Requirements

Minimal

Complexity & Problem Solving

Works on moderately scoped, often routine and varied problems that require reviewing multiple factors. Exercises judgment within established procedures to determine appropriate actions. Applies learned techniques and actively contributes to analysis and problem-solving. Typically works independently with minimal guidance on daily tasks and general direction on new assignments.

Knowledge & Application

Develops professional expertise by applying company policies and procedures to resolve diverse issues. Determines appropriate courses of action within established guidelines and adapts processes and methods as needed.

Discretion & Impact

Not Applicable

Collaboration & Interaction

Builds productive internal and external relationships to collaboratively resolve shared issues involving procedures or transactions. Provides standard professional advice and prepares preliminary reports and analyses for review by experienced team members.

Scope of Management & Supervision.

Not Applicable

Additional Qualifications

About OnTrac

OnTrac is a courier and delivery service that specializes in overnight and time-critical deliveries. The company was founded in 1991 and has since grown to become one of the largest regional package delivery companies in the United States. OnTrac offers a range of services, including same-day delivery, next-day delivery, and two-day delivery, and serves customers in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. The company is committed to providing its customers with fast, reliable, and cost-effective delivery solutions, and has built a reputation for excellence in the industry.
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