How to hire a corporate compliance director

How to hire a corporate compliance director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step corporate compliance director hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a corporate compliance director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new corporate compliance director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a corporate compliance director, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a corporate compliance director to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a corporate compliance director that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of corporate compliance directors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Corporate Compliance Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Corporate Compliance Director		$37-87
   Director	Directors work in show business, whether in a film, a television show, or a theatre production. They are responsible for bringing the material to life... Show more	$31-92
   Head Of Ethics And Compliance	A company's head of ethics and compliance is in charge of implementing policies and regulations to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. They typically manage staff, set department goals and timelines, establish guidelines and protocols, and develop strategies to optimize operations... Show more	$42-95

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Risk Management
   • Compliance Issues
   • Risk Assessments
   • Ethics
   • Regulatory Compliance
   • Internal Audit
   • Corporate Compliance
   • HIPAA
   • Regulatory Agencies
   • Compliance Risk
   • Compliance Policies
   • Medicaid
   • CMS
   • Oversight

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage GMP auditing of primary , 3rd party manufacturers and supplier risk assessment.
   • Develop, manage and implement program governance and structure to ensure major programs are strategically align with organizational objectives.
   • Create and implement policies and procedures for HIPAA compliance.
   • Implement CAPA oversight program at the division level with monthly CAPA review.
   • Investigate quality issues, verify root cause, initiate and track CAPA through to effective closure.
   • Re-Establish HIPAA program and ensure continuance of the program as the hospital go through transition due to change of ownership.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your corporate compliance director job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A corporate compliance director can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, corporate compliance directors' average salary in hawaii is 43% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level corporate compliance directors 57% less than senior-level corporate compliance directors.
   • Certifications. A corporate compliance director with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a corporate compliance director's salary.

   Average corporate compliance director salary

   $118,934yearly

   $57.18 hourly rate

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   Entry-level corporate compliance director salary

   $77,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing a corporate compliance director job description

   A corporate compliance director job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a corporate compliance director job description:

   Corporate compliance director job description example

   Senior level compliance position that is responsible for the management, execution, and oversight of the compliance program activities and deliverables of a Medicaid managed care organization operating in a highly complex regulatory environment. Oversees the activities of other compliance team members assigned to the market. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining systems and processes that demonstrate the principles of an effective Compliance program and promote compliant and ethical behavior in the assigned Medicaid health plan. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:• Serve as the designated Compliance Officer for Aetna's Illinois Medicaid health plan• Acts as the primary liaison to the state Medicaid agency, facilitating compliance and contract-related communications and activities • Facilitates the preparation for and management of external audits conducted by state Medicaid and related agencies or partners in conjunction with health plan leadership through final report and corrective action plan closure • Lead and execute all elements of the Medicaid compliance program for Aetna's Illinois Medicaid health plan• Conduct research and develop recommendations to help develop compliant business operations, processes and policies in accordance with state specific Medicaid program requirements• Develop compelling, strategic, and appropriate compliance related communications on behalf of the health plan in response to state Medicaid agency inquiries or requests• Maintain an in-depth working knowledge of the health plan's contractual, regulatory, and program policy related obligations as a Medicaid managed care organization and serve as a resource to health plan and growth partner staff for education, training, and business decision making purposes• Ensure that current resource tools and other internal deliverables such as current contract library, regulatory reporting assignments, risk assessments, risk tracking lists, internal reporting systems and summaries, and other department wide tools are current and accessible to business partners to ensure the appropriate monitoring and oversight of health plan compliance processes• Utilize systems unique to job functions, including standard-issue software such as Microsoft products and compliance specific tools such as Archer; maintain system documentation, serve as subject matter expert, train users of system, contribute to system design, oversight or maintenance• Lead and direct oversight and monitoring activities to evaluate levels of compliance with new and existing Medicaid managed care organization requirements across the business; support business partners in the development of mitigation and corrective action plans and effectively escalate risks, concerns and other issues through appropriate channels• Maintain positive, productive relationships with internal and external senior level constituents to effectively communicate and influence ethical and compliant outcomes • Provide training and guidance to less experienced team members to accomplish goals• Other duties as assigned
   Pay Range
   
   The typical pay range for this role is:
   
   Minimum: 100,000
   
   Maximum: 221,000
   
   Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location.
   
   Required Qualifications
   
   • 10+ years compliance experience• 7+ years previous experience in Medicaid or Medicaid managed care• 2+ previous management experience• Project Management• Must be located in Illinois• Ability to be on site at the Downers Grove office as needed
   
   COVID Requirements
   
   COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
   
   CVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated.
   
   You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   
   • Audit experience• Master's degree in Public Policy, Health Care Administration, Public Administration or similar fields or a law degree
   
   Education
   
   • Bachelor's degree with equivalent work experience• Master's degree preferred
   
   Business Overview
   
   Bring your heart to CVS HealthEvery one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right corporate compliance director for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with corporate compliance directors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit corporate compliance directors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your corporate compliance director job on Zippia to find and recruit corporate compliance director candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with corporate compliance director candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new corporate compliance director

   Once you've decided on a perfect corporate compliance director candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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