Compliance Operations Specialist

Flynn Group•Independence, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Flynn Group is seeking a highly proactive, detail-oriented Compliance Operations Specialist (Legal and HR) to support the Compliance team. This highly cross-functional role is responsible for coordinating and executing compliance programs, supporting audits, investigations, and regulatory responses, and driving operational excellence across Legal, HR, Payroll, and Safety functions. This role is critical to ensuring compliant operations at scale across thousands of employees and locations nationwide with diverse regulatory requirements. You will help translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical, day-to-day solutions that protect the business, support our teams, and enable operational success. The ideal candidate has experience in compliance, legal operations, HR compliance, risk management, or other regulated environments (e.g., multi-unit operations, retail, restaurant, healthcare, or similar industries), and enjoys working in a fast-paced, execution-oriented environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
2–5 years of experience in compliance, legal operations, HR compliance, risk management, or a regulatory environment
Experience supporting audits, investigations, agency responses, or compliance-related projects
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with data tracking, reporting, and analysis
Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a love for learning and problem solving

Nice To Haves

Experience with employment law and/or wage and hour compliance
Conducting workplace investigations
Compliance audits, regulatory inquiries, or agency responses
Ability to create effective visual presentations and materials for a broad audience
Experience using compliance, HRIS, case management, or project management systems

Responsibilities

Data gathering, document collection, and response coordination for compliance audits and agency support.
Audit tracking and status reporting.
Drafting initial responses for Legal Department review.
Support OSHA investigations and workplace safety compliance efforts, including fact gathering, document collection, and drafting initial responses to OSHA inquiries.
Support development of safety-related policies, training materials, and compliance resources.
Conduct research on federal, state, and local employment and workplace safety laws.
Support policy development, updates, implementation, and version control.
Own project management for compliance initiatives, including planning, tracking, execution, and reporting.
Maintain and monitor compliance trackers, dashboards, and deadlines to support effective program management.
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and drive execution and follow-through across multiple workstreams.
Lead coordination and execution of monthly and annual compliance meetings.
Drive follow-through and accountability across teams.
Prepare and analyze compliance reports, metrics, and dashboards for leadership.
Identify trends, recurring issues, areas of risk, and support the development of preventative and corrective strategies.
Develop, maintain, and optimize tracking tools and reporting systems, including Excel, Smartsheet, Workday, or similar platforms.
Lead or support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision
Retirement and Savings Plan
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedules (In Office Monday - Thursday, Work from Home Friday)
Company Outings
Dining Discounts
On-Site Fitness Center
On-Site Daycare
On-Site Café
FUN Work Environment!