How to hire a regulatory compliance manager

How to hire a regulatory compliance manager, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The regulatory compliance manager 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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   A regulatory compliance manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, regulatory compliance managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of regulatory compliance manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Regulatory Compliance Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Regulatory Compliance Manager		$32-73
   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
   Compliance Vice President	Compliance Vice Presidents are executives who lead the compliance department of the company. They set goals and provide strategic direction to the department, oversee all the company's initiatives related to compliance, and ensure that all policies and guidelines are updated to reflect industry standards and the rules set by governing bodies... Show more	$32-74

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Oversight
   • Regulatory Risk
   • CMS
   • Federal Regulations
   • Compliance Issues
   • Risk Management
   • FDA
   • Compliance Program
   • Corrective Action
   • Government Agencies
   • Business Development
   • ISO
   • Management System
   • QA

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead the efforts managing quality systems to meet ISO 13485 and 11137 certification.
   • Develop and manage GxP training programs.
   • Manage and upload all documentation of the investigations into a HIPAA portal.
   • Lead creation of enterprise data breach response policy and HIPAA audit readiness plan.
   • Manage the quality system/ audit program in compliance to FDA, ISO requirements, corporate and division policies and procedures.
   • Manage GxP inspections by domestic and international regulatory agencies.

   More regulatory compliance manager duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your regulatory compliance manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A regulatory compliance manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a regulatory compliance manager in Colorado may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level regulatory compliance manager usually earns less than a senior-level regulatory compliance manager. Additionally, a regulatory compliance manager with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average regulatory compliance manager salary

   $102,841yearly

   $49.44 hourly rate

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   Entry-level regulatory compliance manager salary

   $68,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average regulatory compliance manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$124,717	$60
   2	New Jersey	$124,395	$60
   3	California	$124,139	$60
   4	Washington	$116,554	$56
   5	Virginia	$113,881	$55
   6	Connecticut	$113,151	$54
   7	Massachusetts	$112,930	$54
   8	District of Columbia	$112,705	$54
   9	Michigan	$112,442	$54
   10	Maryland	$111,876	$54
   11	Arizona	$108,742	$52
   12	Texas	$106,822	$51
   13	Pennsylvania	$105,441	$51
   14	Oregon	$105,207	$51
   15	North Carolina	$101,047	$49
   16	Ohio	$89,621	$43
   17	Indiana	$89,614	$43
   18	Minnesota	$89,103	$43
   19	Illinois	$88,803	$43
   20	Wisconsin	$85,624	$41

   Average regulatory compliance manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	McKinsey & Company Inc	$172,416	$82.89	30
   2	ZS	$164,050	$78.87
   3	Meta	$161,245	$77.52	73
   4	Lyft	$158,062	$75.99
   5	California Resources	$157,722	$75.83
   6	Arrowstreet Capital	$146,939	$70.64	1
   7	Acorda Therapeutics	$142,002	$68.27
   8	Pattern Energy Group	$141,480	$68.02	4
   9	Ernst & Young	$139,086	$66.87	22
   10	Gillette	$137,413	$66.06
   11	Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group	$137,335	$66.03
   12	MUFG EMEA	$135,046	$64.93
   13	Deutsche Bank	$134,914	$64.86	9
   14	Nike	$134,131	$64.49
   15	Credit Agricole CIB	$133,882	$64.37	4
   16	Pwc	$133,461	$64.16	17
   17	Citi	$132,689	$63.79
   18	AstraZeneca	$131,559	$63.25	4
   19	Calpine	$129,735	$62.37
   20	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$129,551	$62.28	4

4. Writing a regulatory compliance manager job description

   A good regulatory compliance manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a regulatory compliance manager job description:

   Regulatory compliance manager job description example

   Perform functions to interpret Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) rules and regulations and ensure compliance by all departments.
   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   Investigate, analyze, report and respond to questions on IGC rules and regulations, policies, procedures and service standards. Research, gather, compile and summarize data and documents for IGC reports. Prepare additions and deletions to the approved Internal and Accounting Control Procedures. Ensure all manuals are current. Review outstanding regulatory issues. Ensuring all reporting and regulatory deadlines are met. Prepare documents for submission to IGC. Prepare requests for approval of promotions on a timely basis and within regulatory guidelines. Assist in the completion of several unrelated projects concurrently. Follow up on internal audit reports, ensuring regulatory compliance. Other duties as assigned.
   
   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :
   
   Equivalent to a complete college or university education. 4-5 years gaming/regulatory experience is preferred.
   
   SALARY : TBD
   
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   Caesars Entertainment will engage in an interactive process and make reasonable accommodations, as required by law, for individuals with disabilities or to accommodate pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, or where a conflict exists between the position and an individuals' religious beliefs or practices.
   
   The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.
   
   The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.
   
   As a part of the new hire process, finalist candidates will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to an offer being extended, except where applicable law requires that such pre-employment screening occur post-offer. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   To find regulatory compliance managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any regulatory compliance managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level regulatory compliance managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with regulatory compliance manager 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 manager

   Once you've found the regulatory compliance manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   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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