Risk Management and Compliance Manager

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Risk Management and Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s risk management and compliance strategies. This involves developing and implementing risk management frameworks, guiding the compliance program, and providing expertise in safety, legal, and regulatory matters across the organization. The Risk Management and Compliance Manager will lead a team of professionals to identify, assess, and mitigate risks and ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Risk Management:

• Develop and execute risk management strategies aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Oversee the identification and mitigation of financial, operational, and safety risks.
• Lead the development of crisis management and business continuity plans to mitigate operational disruptions and ensure rapid recovery from events.
• Continuously improve internal and external risk environments and in response to emerging threats.

1. Compliance Oversight:

• Develop and maintain compliance policies and ensure legal and regulatory adherence.
• Lead compliance audits, inspections, and assessments to ensure company practices align with legal and regulatory standards.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and adjust practices to maintain compliance.
• Collaborate with departments to provide compliance training and resolve violations.

1. Safety and Workers' Compensation Management:

• Oversee safety programs, ensuring OSHA and other safety standard compliance.
• Lead initiatives to reduce accidents, injuries, and workers' compensation claims.
• Manage the workers' compensation program, ensuring timely and accurate claim reporting, claim resolution, and employee return-to-work strategies.
• Work with HR, legal, and insurance providers to address safety concerns, workers' compensation claims, and workplace injury prevention.

1. Leadership and Team Development:

• Lead and develop a high-performing risk management and compliance team.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure risk management and compliance initiatives are integrated into day-to-day operations.
• Foster a culture of risk awareness and compliance throughout the organization.

1. Risk Reporting and Communication:

• Maintain detailed records of risk assessments, compliance audits, mitigation strategies, and corrective actions.
• Provide actionable insights to leadership regarding risk trends and compliance gaps.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of incidents and violations.

1. Continuous Improvement and Monitoring:

• Drive continuous improvement in risk management and compliance practices.
• Implement and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess effectiveness.
• Collaborate with external experts to optimize risk management strategies

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·        Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire employees at all levels.

·        Attention to detail.

·        The ability to adapt well to change.

·        Expertise in risk assessment and mitigation.

·        Deep understanding of compliance regulations.

·        Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.

·        High level of confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive information.

EDUCATION – EXPERIENCE – COMPUTER SKILLS

·        Bachelor’s degree in: Business Administration, Risk Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred) and;

·        10 years in risk management or compliance, with at least 5 years in leadership positions.

·        Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks, risk management methodologies, and industry standards.

·        Proven experience in managing risk and compliance programs, including safety and workers’ compensation.

TRAINING – CERTIFICATIONS – LICENSES

·        Certifications: Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Safety Professional (CPS), or equivalent.

·        Driver License required

COMPETENCIES

To perform this position successfully, individual should demonstrate the following work competencies:

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment properly.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens and receives clarification, respond to questions.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility.
• Quality Assurance - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics/Professionalism – Must treat people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Judgment - Exhibit’s sound and accurate judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and or move up to 50 pounds, repetitively use right hand for simple/light grasping, repetitively use left hand for simple/light grasping, repetitively use right hand for firm/heavy grasping, repetitively use left hand for firm/heavy grasping, repetitively use right hand for fine dexterity, and repetitively use left hand for fine dexterity. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear customers and the ability to hear instructions from others.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

·        The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

·        Occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.

·        Frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), and vibration.

·        The employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

·        Steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and ear plugs are required in production areas and where posted.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Precision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with Precision, Inc.