How to hire a regulatory compliance director

How to hire a regulatory compliance director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step regulatory 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 regulatory compliance director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new regulatory compliance director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The regulatory compliance director hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a regulatory 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 regulatory compliance director that fits the bill.

   This list presents regulatory compliance director salaries for various positions.

   Type of Regulatory Compliance Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Regulatory Compliance Director		$34-77
   Manager, Quality Management, Corporate Compliance	Depending on the industry, there are a lot of functions you need to comply with if you want to become a manager of quality management and corporate compliance. Commonly seen in banks, manufacturing, processing, automotive, and textile companies, this job position is responsible for monitoring, implementing, and oversees the quality of a product... Show more	$35-71
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Regulatory Compliance
   • Oversight
   • FDA
   • Compliance Risk
   • Risk Assessments
   • Regulatory Affairs
   • Compliance Issues
   • Regulatory Issues
   • HIPAA
   • ISO
   • Business Development
   • Federal Laws
   • CMS
   • Government Agencies

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage successful remediation plan of aseptic suite sterility failure/shutdown and FDA communications.
   • Manage and submit regulatory permit and notification applications to USDA to import, move and release regulate plant materials.
   • Edit and revise all existing quality system policies to meet new regulations and changes make by FDA and other regulatory bodies.
   • Develop, manage and implement program governance and structure to ensure major programs are strategically align with organizational objectives.
   • Provide leadership to strengthen internal control environment and maintain SOX compliance.
   • Develop effective relationships with control owners, besides educating them on SOX requirements.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the regulatory compliance director job description is a good way to get more applicants. A regulatory compliance director salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a regulatory compliance director in Colorado may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level regulatory compliance director. Additionally, a regulatory compliance director with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average regulatory compliance director salary

   $108,049yearly

   $51.95 hourly rate

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   Entry-level regulatory compliance director salary

   $71,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average regulatory compliance director salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$146,255	$70
   2	New Jersey	$128,559	$62
   3	Delaware	$118,569	$57
   4	Massachusetts	$117,839	$57
   5	District of Columbia	$117,335	$56
   6	Maryland	$116,977	$56
   7	Virginia	$116,334	$56
   8	Nevada	$116,270	$56
   9	New York	$110,534	$53
   10	North Carolina	$110,258	$53
   11	New Mexico	$105,567	$51
   12	Michigan	$101,748	$49
   13	Texas	$100,815	$48
   14	Indiana	$95,244	$46
   15	Minnesota	$93,576	$45
   16	Ohio	$93,489	$45
   17	Wisconsin	$91,394	$44
   18	Oregon	$90,916	$44
   19	Iowa	$88,254	$42
   20	Illinois	$87,577	$42

   Average regulatory compliance director salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Ernst & Young	$146,308	$70.34	23
   2	Silicon Valley Bank	$141,751	$68.15
   3	Pwc	$137,766	$66.23	21
   4	Texas Children's Hospital	$133,957	$64.40	3
   5	St. Joseph Healthcare	$133,448	$64.16
   6	Calpine	$133,371	$64.12
   7	Goldman Sachs	$133,098	$63.99	2
   8	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$132,586	$63.74	3
   9	Sanofi US	$129,306	$62.17	12
   10	Tris Pharma	$124,896	$60.05
   11	Regeneron	$123,621	$59.43	3
   12	St. Joseph's Health	$122,007	$58.66
   13	Finastra	$120,616	$57.99	2
   14	CNA Insurance	$119,210	$57.31
   15	CenterPoint Energy	$117,821	$56.64
   16	Morgan Stanley	$117,373	$56.43	9
   17	Lorillard Inc	$114,150	$54.88
   18	Northrop Grumman	$113,281	$54.46	12
   19	General Atomics	$113,025	$54.34	2
   20	Tenet Healthcare	$111,559	$53.63

4. Writing a regulatory compliance director job description

   A regulatory 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a regulatory compliance director job description:

   Regulatory compliance director job description example

   Delta Air Lines, Inc.
   
   Delta Air Lines is one of the world's leading international airlines, and our number one focus is to enhance all aspects of each customer's travel experience.
   
   Flight Operations Division
   
   The Flight Operations Division at Delta Air Lines, Inc. has a mission to operate the safest, most reliable, and efficient airline in the world, while exceeding customer expectations. We are a team of aviation professionals supporting 13,000+ pilots.
   
   Regulatory Compliance
   
   The department assists the entire Flight Operations Division through achieving and maintaining regulatory approval in order to support the division's mission. The team works with other divisions across the company to support technology and regulatory updates as well as enhancements. Within the department, the Co-Op team works with the Manager and 2 Program Managers. Our portfolio is very broad as we routinely work with other business units in Flight Operations as well as Delta corporate divisions and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Our routine Flight Operations partners include the Fleet Teams (pilots supporting fleets of aircraft with training, standards, manuals, etc.), Chief Pilot Offices (pilots and staff that support pilot bases), Technical Pilots (pilots that work on aircraft and airspace updates/changes), Legal (country permits), Navigation Services (charting and databases), Flight Control (dispatchers and routing), Airport Customer Service, Inflight Service, Network, TechOps Quality, TechOps Engineering, and more.
   
   Co-Op Job Summary
   
   * The Co-Op will work at Delta's World Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a paid position, including additional privileges such as standby travel anywhere in the Delta system while off duty.
   * The team currently operates on a partially hybrid schedule (i.e., in-person, on campus for 4 days a week and one-day as potential virtual).
   * The Co-Op will have exposure to other departments across the entire company.
   * The position requires three (3) alternating semesters of full-time work at Delta with full-time study (1 semester can be summer).
   * We are seeking qualified, motivated individuals looking for an exceptional opportunity.
   
   Co-Op Job Responsibilities
   
   * Support the Program Managers as we attempt to improve the quality and throughput of our processes
   * Actively participate in team activities that aim to holistically develop Co-Ops
   * Design and implement process improvements that support the Quality team in Flight Operations
   * Final rotation Co-Ops should expect more autonomy and a capstone project that benefits Flight Ops
   
   Expected Benefits for Co-op
   
   * Mentoring by seasoned aviation professionals with a broad knowledge of expertise and problem-solving skill
   * Jump Seat Authority to allow observation of flights and pilot procedures
   * Some protentional technology opportunities with Tableau, Smart Sheets, MS Excel Macros, FAA WebOPSS, aircraft manuals, etc.
   * A forum for applying skills learned in the collegiate aviation management environment
   * Challenges that help with resume development
   
   What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
   
   * Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, if not currently employed by Delta Air Lines, Inc.
   * Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Aviation Management or a similar degree program with applicable skills
   * Team player that fosters trust, open dialogue, and healthy debate with coworkers
   * Strong interpersonal skills and servant leadership required to promote intentional relationships
   * Preferably a rising Sophomore or rising Junior, as you are required to work 3 terms
   * Strong organizational and time management skills required
   * Internally motivated, curious, ready to learn, and eager to make an impact
   * Ability to work under tight deadlines and time constraints while being able to manage and prioritize multiple project requests conjointly
   * Flight experience is a plus
   * Safety training and/or Quality training is a plus
   * Experience with business cases, process mapping, database management, and MS Office is a plus
   * Demonstrates that privacy is a priority when handling personal data.
   * Embraces a diverse set of people, thinking and styles.
   * Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority.
   
   What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
   
   N/A

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right regulatory compliance director for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit regulatory compliance directors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up 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 regulatory compliance director

   Once you've selected the best regulatory compliance director candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new regulatory compliance director. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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