Program Manager, Global Corporate Compliance

A.W. Chesterton Company•Groveland, MA

2d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry. Our legal department represents a small but mighty team that manages our contractual efforts and compliance around intellectual property, information security, product development, real estate, governance, employment law, and other areas. Tired of burning the midnight oil or chasing billable hours at a private firm? Come settle in and work with a close-knit team that prides itself on its collaboration and working relationships with our internal departments. Check out what working for Chesterton legal has to offer! Our benefits offering include: “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day! Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program BCBS Medical Coverage Delta Dental 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes Flexible work schedules, including fully remote and hybrid work options for many jobs Vision insurance Tuition Reimbursement Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs Parental leave for moms and dads to be Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles) A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more! Job Summary: Working at the direction of the VP General Counsel / Compliance Officer, provides strategic and tactical regulatory and operational compliance support in a consultative capacity to global employees in multiple levels throughout the organization. Supports the global organization by driving compliance standards, conducting audits, conducting investigations, as well as implementing and administering related training. Liaises with other functions to advise on best practices and triage emerging situations, consistent with guidance provided by the company’s in-house counsel. Manages and supports a team of compliance professionals. At Chesterton, we have a laser-focus on the customer. This job impacts the customer by ensuring best in class ethics and compliance practices so that the customer can always be assured of working with knowledgeable employees who have high integrity. Job Model: Hybrid Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

Requirements

Global engagement / cross cultural communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including influencing and motivational skills
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong collaboration skills
Strong presentation skills
Experience with or understanding of legal and/or compliance topics
Ability to conduct investigations
Some travel to other offices either within the U.S. or internationally may be required (10%).
5+ years of corporate operations or compliance experience required
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement operational processes
Ability to work with highly confidential information
Understanding of and ability to assemble investigatory reports
Strong demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence diverse stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing or sales environment desirable.

Responsibilities

Manages regulatory compliance team, which may consist of compliance subject matter experts and/or regional compliance specialists.
Works cross-functionally to develop and ensure implementation of operational regulatory compliance & legal risk management standards globally, with support from the regulatory compliance team and in-house counsel.
Working with in-house counsel and compliance specialists, identifies global compliance/legal risk-management requirements and priorities for implementation.
Act as an advisor on compliance culture and compliance concerns.
Develop and implement global compliance communications and collateral material in print and multimedia forms.
Working with VP General Counsel and subject-matter experts, develop and implement appropriate compliance trainings.
Conduct investigations into complaints or concerns. Report outcome to the VP General Counsel and/or other leaders as directed.
Serve as one of the initial escalation points for compliance questions.
Promote integrity and collaborative working relationships in furtherance of Chesterton’s Core Values.
Identify opportunities for improvement, elevating them to the VP General Counsel for focus. Implement agreed-upon improvements.
Develop and maintain relationships with business functions to ensure Compliance culture is integrated into business practices and appropriate communication channels are used.
Identify and elevate potential compliance concerns to the VP General Counsel or other in-house counsel.

Benefits

“Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
BCBS Medical Coverage
Delta Dental
401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
Flexible work schedules, including fully remote and hybrid work options for many jobs
Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
Parental leave for moms and dads to be
Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!