Compliance Specialist, Business

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard?

We are looking for a Compliance Specialist to work in McAllen Texas. This is a direct hire opportunity with our client.
The Compliance Specialist supports the organization's import/export operations, compliance, and regulatory risk management activities. This role works cross-functionally to ensure adherence to U.S. and international trade laws, corporate policies, and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities – Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Support implementation and monitoring of compliance programs

• Conduct legal and regulatory research

• Assist with audits, investigations, and corrective actions

• Draft and maintain compliance policies and training materials

Key Responsibilities – Import / Export Compliance

• Support HTS classification, COO determinations, and valuation

• Ensure compliance with CBP, EAR, ITAR, and CTPAT Certification Standards

• Coordinate with brokers and logistics providers

• Maintain statutory import/export records
Risk Management & Controls

• Identify compliance risks and gaps

• Track remediation actions

• Support compliance metrics and reporting
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business, or related field
• 5+ years compliance, legal, or trade experience
• 5+ years Customs clearance experience- with harmonized tariff schedule (HTS)
• 5+ years Identifying Country of origin experience
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Experience with Forced labor requirements
• Experience with CTPAT
• Intermediate excel and reporting skills
• Cross border compliance
• Business level Spanish Required (read, write, verbal)
• Business level English Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive or manufacturing experience

• Paralegal certification, law degree or law firm background

• Familiarity with USMCA, IATF 16949

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