How to hire a regulatory compliance specialist

How to hire a regulatory compliance specialist, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your regulatory compliance specialist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a regulatory compliance specialist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A regulatory compliance specialist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, regulatory compliance specialists 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 specialist salaries for various roles:

   Type of Regulatory Compliance Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Regulatory Compliance Specialist		$20-44
   Compliance Officer	A compliance officer is responsible for monitoring company operations, ensuring that all the processes and members are adhering to the regulatory and procedural policies set by the company. Compliance officers' duties also include proposing compliance programs, reviewing and updating existing company policies with management approval, taking immediate actions for policy violations, and mitigating risks... Show more	$20-46
   Chief Compliance Officer	A CCO or Chief Compliance Officer's primary responsibility is to ensure all procedures or activities are compliant with the company's overall policy and adhering to legal protocols with state and federal laws. Thus, the CCO drafts, proposes and develops compliance programs for the company to implement... Show more	$31-76

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Risk Assessments
   • Regulatory Compliance
   • Regulatory Agencies
   • HIPAA
   • Government Regulations
   • Regulatory Submissions
   • ISO
   • External Audits
   • Strong Analytical
   • Encryption
   • FDA
   • Internal Audit
   • Management System
   • Regulatory Risk

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage an ongoing closure at a former phosphate plant with an emphasis on phosphogypsum stacks and NPDES storm water permits.
   • Manage RCRA permit hazardous waste storage facility.
   • Provide EHS regulatory compliance services to several federal government clients and manage hazardous waste documentation databases.
   • Manage and submit regulatory permit and notification applications to USDA to import, move and release regulate plant materials.
   • Support FDA, ISO, and internal audits as needed.
   • Follow ISO procedures and GMP requirements pertaining to medical devices.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the regulatory compliance specialist job description is a good way to get more applicants. A regulatory compliance specialist 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 specialist in Montana may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level regulatory compliance specialist. Additionally, a regulatory compliance specialist with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average regulatory compliance specialist salary

   $63,073yearly

   $30.32 hourly rate

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   Entry-level regulatory compliance specialist salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average regulatory compliance specialist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$78,957	$38
   2	New Jersey	$76,536	$37
   3	District of Columbia	$73,556	$35
   4	Delaware	$72,298	$35
   5	Massachusetts	$72,005	$35
   6	Washington	$71,168	$34
   7	Maryland	$69,091	$33
   8	Virginia	$69,081	$33
   9	Pennsylvania	$65,196	$31
   10	New York	$64,567	$31
   11	Illinois	$63,994	$31
   12	North Carolina	$63,635	$31
   13	Texas	$63,571	$31
   14	Arizona	$63,082	$30
   15	Colorado	$62,338	$30
   16	North Dakota	$58,888	$28
   17	Oregon	$58,327	$28
   18	Michigan	$57,982	$28
   19	Missouri	$56,154	$27
   20	Indiana	$56,118	$27

   Average regulatory compliance specialist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Microsoft	$112,761	$54.21	2
   2	Stryker	$98,694	$47.45	5
   3	Cisco	$95,944	$46.13	3
   4	Zebra Technologies	$90,700	$43.61
   5	Capital Group	$88,032	$42.32
   6	Ernst & Young	$87,990	$42.30	77
   7	Amazon	$87,949	$42.28	27
   8	BASF	$87,065	$41.86	2
   9	Duquesne Light Company	$86,366	$41.52	1
   10	Oracle	$84,529	$40.64	285
   11	Morgan Stanley	$82,946	$39.88	11
   12	Gilead Sciences	$82,363	$39.60	7
   13	Arizona Public Service	$82,171	$39.51
   14	UBS	$80,940	$38.91	3
   15	Robinhood	$80,478	$38.69	5
   16	Pinnacle West Capital	$80,357	$38.63
   17	Cytec Industries	$79,504	$38.22
   18	JUUL	$77,954	$37.48	1
   19	Moss Adams	$77,934	$37.47	1
   20	Denbury Resources	$76,986	$37.01

4. Writing a regulatory compliance specialist job description

   A good regulatory compliance specialist 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 specialist job description:

   Regulatory compliance specialist job description example

   Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.
   VAS a division of Brown & Brown is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join their team in Dallas, TX !
   
   The Regulatory Compliance Specialist is responsible for preparing and filing documents for licensing and product approval with regulatory agencies, processing of motor club agent applications, and providing administrative assistance to the General Counsel.
   
   WHAT YOU'LL DO :
   Under supervision of general counsel, prepare and file documents necessary to comply with licensing and reporting requirements for state agencies regulating motor club products, vehicle service contracts, and other products. Work with client contacts and with colleagues across the business to gather data, documents and information for regulatory filings and license renewals. Including: Senior management, finance, marketing, sales, legal, etc. Communicate with state regulatory agency staff on licensing, reporting and other regulatory matters. Monitor state regulatory agency docket filings of interest to the business. Create regular reports for general counsel, clients, or at request of Executive Team member regarding regulatory filings and documents, and the current status of all filings. Maintain and organize an archive of regulatory filings and documents. File and retrieve corporate records, documents, and reports. Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and distribute them as needed. Process new motor club agent licensing applications and renewals, annual agent appointments, request client invoices, maintain client agent database, respond to client requests for information, provide monthly client updates, any additional agent/client request as needed from the General Counsel. Maintain Bonds, including but not limited to maintaining bond database, requesting continuation certificates upon renewal of term, requesting new bonds as requested from the General Counsel, processing bond invoices as needed Monitor due dates for corporate registrations, licenses, and other formalities, and coordinate with General Counsel and parent company to ensure timely filing of documents and payment of fees Provide administrative assistance for General Counsel, including but not limited to sorting and distributing incoming department mail, obtaining signatures as requested, organization and digitization of paper records, general filing and record keeping Provide administrative support for other Departments at Request of Department Heads Other tasks as directed by General Counsel
   
   WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
   
   Required
   Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a law office, corporate legal department, or regulatory compliance department Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong editing skills Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and industry standard web applications Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
   
   Preferred
   Associates Degree or Bachelors' Degree from accredited institution Experience handling regulatory filings, business registrations and corporate filings, and managing multiple deadlines for such filings Editing and Drafting experience Basic Legal Research skills with Findlaw, Westlaw, or other legal research tools
   
   WHAT WE OFFER:
   Excellent growth and advancement opportunities Competitive pay based on experience Paid Time Off Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
   
   We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.

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5. Post your job

   To find regulatory compliance specialists 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 specialists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level regulatory compliance specialists 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 specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit regulatory compliance specialist 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 specialist 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to 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 specialist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the regulatory compliance specialist position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new regulatory compliance specialist. 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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