Compliance Specialist I

Federal Express Corporation•Memphis, TN

7d•$29 - $58•Hybrid

About The Position

Supports legal and regulatory compliance by assisting with, implementing, administering, and monitoring regulatory and legal compliance-and policy-related programs, assessments, projects, internal customer training and related functions. Conducts compliance investigations and vendor assessments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Conducts investigations that involve legal risk to the company including, but not limited to, fraud and falsification investigations, workplace investigations, and regulatory compliance investigations. Assists with implementing, administering, and monitoring compliance-related programs, assessments, projects and related functions. Assists with developing, coordinating, and implementing compliance training of internal customers. Collaborates and cultivates relationships with Field personnel and other functional departments to promote and enhance corporate compliance objectives. Assesses contractual and legal compliance related to vendors and Service Providers. Assists FedEx attorneys in reviewing compliance assessments, drafting recommended action plans, following-up on such action plans, and communicating assessment results and recommended action, as needed. Assists FedEx attorneys in reviewing regulations, rulemakings, and draft legislation, creating recommendations for implementation of new and updated laws and regulations compliance plans, and communicating compliance results and recommended action, as needed. Assists with compliance trend analyses and makes recommendations for further action regarding short and long-term business and compliance objectives. Develops knowledge of current compliance best practices and industry standards to support company and department goals and objectives. Engages in continued knowledge development of available compliance monitoring and reporting technologies and uses new technologies to regularly improve and enhance existing regulatory needs. Develops understanding of changes in legal, government and regulatory environment, and assists FedEx attorneys in promoting company awareness of and compliance with such changes. Assists in the implementation and updating of the company’s compliance programs. Manages licensing programs for various regulatory schemes, including alcohol shipping, fuel, reasonable access, public utility commission requirements, and other corporate licensing requirements, as needed. Builds and maintains relationships with FedEx Enterprise and government agency contacts to assist in ensuring regulatory compliance requirements are met. Assists in implementing knowledge management processes. Collaborates with colleagues and business partners to develop process improvements (e.g., specifications, standards, project processes, including other department’s roles in those processes) that relate to compliance. Uses and/or may need to create analytical and/or reporting tools that help drive data-based compliance monitoring and informed decision-making. Uses or has capability of learning to use software platforms for data analytics and visualization (Tableau, 365/Power BI, Oracle Analytics Cloud, etc.) May need to possess basic database design, and data mining skills. Interested in and capable of reviewing datasets and developing a usable compliance monitoring method, using existing or continuously developing database design skills Coordinates with internal IT/technical teams to evaluate, design, and improve compliance monitoring platforms, reporting tools, etc. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Associate’s degree in legal studies, Paralegal Certification or Associate’s in a related field required. In lieu of Associate’s degree, two (2) additional years of experience of compliance, analytics, audit, or investigations beyond the minimum will be considered equivalent.
Two (2) years experience required in compliance, analytics, audit, investigative or related area.
Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software (SharePoint), data analytics tools, and web-based applications.
Verbal and written communication skills necessary.
Presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals.
Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for resources to meet deadlines and goals, and respond to day-to-day functional needs.
Ability to analyze review and make recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in pre-law, business, safety discipline, or related degree preferred.
Familiarity with OSHA/workplace safety matters preferred
Experience with Microsoft Excel/Lists.

Responsibilities

Conducts investigations that involve legal risk to the company including, but not limited to, fraud and falsification investigations, workplace investigations, and regulatory compliance investigations.
Assists with implementing, administering, and monitoring compliance-related programs, assessments, projects and related functions.
Assists with developing, coordinating, and implementing compliance training of internal customers.
Collaborates and cultivates relationships with Field personnel and other functional departments to promote and enhance corporate compliance objectives.
Assesses contractual and legal compliance related to vendors and Service Providers.
Assists FedEx attorneys in reviewing compliance assessments, drafting recommended action plans, following-up on such action plans, and communicating assessment results and recommended action, as needed.
Assists FedEx attorneys in reviewing regulations, rulemakings, and draft legislation, creating recommendations for implementation of new and updated laws and regulations compliance plans, and communicating compliance results and recommended action, as needed.
Assists with compliance trend analyses and makes recommendations for further action regarding short and long-term business and compliance objectives.
Develops knowledge of current compliance best practices and industry standards to support company and department goals and objectives.
Engages in continued knowledge development of available compliance monitoring and reporting technologies and uses new technologies to regularly improve and enhance existing regulatory needs.
Develops understanding of changes in legal, government and regulatory environment, and assists FedEx attorneys in promoting company awareness of and compliance with such changes.
Assists in the implementation and updating of the company’s compliance programs.
Manages licensing programs for various regulatory schemes, including alcohol shipping, fuel, reasonable access, public utility commission requirements, and other corporate licensing requirements, as needed.
Builds and maintains relationships with FedEx Enterprise and government agency contacts to assist in ensuring regulatory compliance requirements are met.
Assists in implementing knowledge management processes.
Collaborates with colleagues and business partners to develop process improvements (e.g., specifications, standards, project processes, including other department’s roles in those processes) that relate to compliance.
Uses and/or may need to create analytical and/or reporting tools that help drive data-based compliance monitoring and informed decision-making.
Uses or has capability of learning to use software platforms for data analytics and visualization (Tableau, 365/Power BI, Oracle Analytics Cloud, etc.)
May need to possess basic database design, and data mining skills.
Interested in and capable of reviewing datasets and developing a usable compliance monitoring method, using existing or continuously developing database design skills
Coordinates with internal IT/technical teams to evaluate, design, and improve compliance monitoring platforms, reporting tools, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [email protected].

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