How to hire a regulatory process manager

How to hire a regulatory process manager, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your regulatory process manager 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 process manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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

   The following list breaks down different types of regulatory process managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Regulatory Process Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Regulatory Process Manager		$34-63
   Regulatory Affairs Director	A regulatory affairs director's role is to spearhead the efforts to ensure that all company operations adhere to industry standards and government regulations. Their responsibilities include coordinating with different departments to gather and analyze data, evaluating compliance in various areas, preparing and processing documentation, liaising with external parties, and devising strategies to optimize company compliance... Show more	$38-88
   Regulatory Affairs Manager	A regulatory affairs manager is in charge of ensuring that all aspects of a company adhere to the rules and regulations set by regulatory agencies. Their responsibilities revolve around devising regulation compliance strategies, creating training and orientation programs to inform the staff on the policies and standards, conducting internal inspections and information drives, and keeping abreast with the latest rules and regulations... Show more	$37-85

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Global Regulatory

   Responsibilities:

   • Coordinate an effort to automate warehouse and relate logistics processes for a marketing services company supporting supermarkets and retailers.
   • Keep up-to-date with EU legislation relevant to product responsibilities and provide interpretation of regulatory changes and any potential project/product impacts.
   • Coordinate UAT, usability, scalability and regression testing.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, regulatory process managers' average salary in florida is 29% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level regulatory process managers 46% less than senior-level regulatory process managers.
   • Certifications. A regulatory process manager 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 regulatory process manager's salary.

   Average regulatory process manager salary

   $98,543yearly

   $47.38 hourly rate

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   Entry-level regulatory process manager salary

   $72,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing a regulatory process manager job description

   A job description for a regulatory process manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a regulatory process manager job description:

   Regulatory process manager job description example

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   Role and Scope of Position:
   
   Manage initiatives to develop and communicate the Company's strategic objectives, investment roadmap and implementation plans with respect to modernization of the electric distribution system, including new technologies for engineering and real time systems, advanced metering infrastructure, and data analytics. Oversee content development for regulatory filings and legislative initiatives related to grid modernization. Individual will be responsible for coordinating multi-disciplinary initiatives that include functions such as operations, customer care, information technology, regulatory, corporate communications, and business development. Role will include overseeing and ensuring optimal performance of teams of internal and external resources to support development of strategy and business plans. Responsibilities will also include engagement with external counterparts and stakeholders to ensure the Company is leveraging and contributing to industry best practices.
   Essential Functions:
   Lead rigorous analysis to understand and communicate emerging external trends related to electric distribution grid modernization and the deployment of distributed energy resources. Analysis will include developments in regulatory, policy, technology, and energy markets.Manage regulatory processes and actively participate in regulatory proceedings and external stakeholder forums to educate and advocate for the benefits of grid modernization programs.Recommend and execute strategies to increase external stakeholder engagement and support for the Company's grid modernization initiatives.Develop and support efforts to obtain senior executive level approval of an enterprise strategic roadmap and investment plan for grid modernization across multiple states and business units.Manage development and prioritization of grid modernization capital budget expected to exceed $300 M in the five-year long-range plan.Ensure Company's grid modernization strategic priorities are responsive to industry developments and continue to maximize value over time, capturing new opportunities as they emerge.Direct efforts to ensure effective and efficient implementation of grid modernization initiatives, including resourcing strategy to maximize the use of internal and external resources.Play a leadership role across the Company to ensure the effective coordination of large modernization projects that cross the information and operational technology divide.Work collaboratively across the organization to gain a thorough knowledge of the Company's strengths, weaknesses and opportunities and motivate cross-functional participation in the development of grid modernization strategic planning.Manage teams of internal and external resources to ensure grid modernization strategic and operational goals are achieved efficiently and effectively.Provide input and operational perspective to the enterprise energy strategy and business development group to develop advocacy positions on key energy policies.Communicate the Company's grid modernization initiatives externally as appropriate and participate in industry forums to support the Company's position contributing to industry best practices in grid modernization.Demonstrate creative and rigorous thought leadership to identify and design opportunities to deploy technologies to advance the goals of distribution system modernization.Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills, including support for executive level reviews and approvals.Foster a productive, engaging and inclusive work environment in which open communication is encouraged and obstacles to open communication are addressed quickly.Promote and encourage a positive, cooperative and efficient work atmosphere.Guide direct reports when challenging situations are encountered and help them to be successful.Build and maintain strong relationships and communications within the leadership team to share ideas, spearhead inter-disciplinary projects and coordinate common work efforts.
   Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
   Technical Knowledge/Skill:
   Proven strategic thinking abilitystrong analytical skills including experience using qualitative tools in strategic developmentdemonstrated business development aptitude with strong presentation skills and executive presencestrong leadership skills to penetrate and work effectively throughout the organizationability to effectively facilitate the execution of large initiativesdemonstrated competency and proficiency in oral and written communicationscustomer drivendisplays initiative as a change agent with a can-do attitude accepts responsibility and holds others accountableparticipates in and facilitates team effectiveness assumes the role of team leader makes sound decisions to support strategic objectives
   Education:
   Bachelor's degree in business, technical related discipline or equivalent experience
   MBA preferred
   Experience:
   Ten or more years of successful strategic planning and other related experience required. Direct experience with electric distribution energy industry preferred
   Licenses & Certifications:
   None
   Working Conditions:
   Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.Travel throughout the service territory is frequently required Work is performed in an office environment
   Mental Aspects:
   
   Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:
   Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities
   Cascade and translate strategies into action plans.Communicate goals and priorities (company, department, team); ensure line of sight Drive accountability/monitor progress Communicate, communicate, communicate
   
   Build Trusting Relationships
   Role model honesty and integrity in all communication and actions Balance “getting results” with concern for individual needs Have honest dialogue with employees; get to know them Track commitments and follow-up
   Manage and Develop People
   Create individual development plans with direct reports Set realistic performance objectives Give ongoing, honest feedback; coach for success Differentiate performance and provide rewards and recognition
   Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration
   Surface and address competing goals Encourage cooperation/remove obstacles between functions Conduct teambuilding/development processes Encourage collaboration Guide team in translating organizational goals into day-to-day work
   Create a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce
   Involve employees/seek input in decision making, on continuous improvement ideas and change Diversify staff, where possible, in hiring/promotions Seek opportunities to utilize diverse suppliers
   Lead Change
   Exhibit a “can-do” attitude to successfully develop and implement changes in strategy, priorities and work processes Respond positively to new demands or circumstances Act optimistically to influence others to embrace change
   Focus on the Customer
   Ensure that we have processes in place to deliver on our customer promise and provide superior customer service Be a role model for the business on delivering superior customer service
   
   Please submit a resume with your application.
   Worker Type:
   Regular
   Number of Openings:
   1
   EEO Statement
   
   Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
   
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   Vaccination Information:
   
   Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource's HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.
   Emergency Response:
   
   Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right regulatory process manager 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 regulatory process managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit regulatory process managers 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 regulatory process manager job on Zippia to find and recruit regulatory process manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit regulatory process managers, 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 process manager

   Once you've selected the best regulatory process manager 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.

   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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new regulatory process manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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