Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Spectrum Brands • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Regulatory Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that HPC products meet applicable international, federal, and local regulatory requirements, standards, and certifications. This global role supports compliance across various regions including North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The specialist will work cross-functionally with engineering, product development, quality, and supply chain teams to manage product safety, documentation, testing, and regulatory approvals across the full product lifecycle.

Requirements

• BS in regulatory compliance or similar field required.
• 2 - 6 years prior Regulatory Compliance experience preferably in a small consumer products industry.
• Proficiency in establishing Corporate Compliance Programs globally.
• Experience working with global supply chains and manufacturing partners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Appliance division meets all global market regulatory requirements by monitoring product regulations to identify new or revised laws and regulations such as FCC, Energy Star, Prop 65, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, ERP, restricted chemicals (e.g., PFAS), labeling, Safety Data Sheets, and packaging requirements that apply to HPC's Products.
• Summarize the impact of these regulations, provide summaries of the regulations, and outline guidelines for compliance.
• Partner with Engineering and R&D teams to integrate compliance requirements into product design and development.
• Assume a leadership role on AHAM and UL technical advisory panels to ensure HPC's interests are appropriately represented.
• Advocate as required for policy and standards that support the company interests.
• Development and file HPC's regulatory or compliance documents, when necessary, with resolution, disposition, and follow through on corrections.
• Coordinate with the respective Division sourcing, packaging and operations teams to conduct investigations, surveys, and data collection necessary to meet these regulatory requirements.
• Direct the Divisions Social Responsibility program by understanding and communicating customer requirements (such as BSCI, CTPAT, etc.) to HPC's suppliers and coordinating customer audits.
• Coordinate responses to Compliance-related requests and surveys from HPC's customers, and internal teams.
• Lead the development of HPC's short, medium, and long-term Product Sustainability goals and commitments.
• Manage the program in conjunction with NPD, Marketing, Legal, and Finance.
• Develop and manage the division's environmental, safety, social, and governance information system processes and databases.
• Research, prepare and build processes to support compliance and customer related initiatives and regulatory changes.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree