OnTrac is hiring a Compliance Specialist in the Houston, TX area!
Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter!
Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.
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
ADA Statement
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other employment benefits, please contact Human Resources.
If you are excited to be part of our team and grow with our OnTrac family, we invite you to apply!
OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Lasership, Inc. dba OnTrac Final Mile with its affiliates, including OnTrac Logistics, Inc. (collectively, “OnTrac” or the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited to be part of our team and contribute to our talent acquisition efforts, we invite you to apply.