Job Description

Russell Tobin & Associates is seeking a Compliance Specialist to work for one of our top clients in New York, NY (Onsite).

Job Title: Compliance Specialist

Location: New York, NY 10019 (Onsite)

Pay rate: $17.31-$19.31 per hour, on W2

Duration: 06+ Months with the possibility of extension

Work Schedule: Standard Business Hours

Job Overview:

The Compliance Specialist ensures that apparel products and business operations align with legal, regulatory, and industry standards. This includes overseeing labeling, product safety, social compliance in manufacturing, customs regulations, and vendor adherence. The role supports risk mitigation, policy development, compliance audits, and cross-functional training to uphold ethical and legal standards across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory & Product Compliance

• Ensure apparel products meet labeling, safety, and testing requirements.
• Monitor social compliance in factory settings to promote fair labor practices.
• Manage customs compliance for import/export processes.
• Stay updated on changing industry standards and government regulations.

Risk Management

• Identify potential compliance risks and conduct assessments.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory alignment.

Policy Development & Implementation

• Draft and enforce compliance policies and procedures across departments.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track compliance metrics and resolve any issues proactively.
• Generate reports to highlight compliance status and gaps.

Training & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support training initiatives to educate staff on compliance expectations.
• ​Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Auditing & Vendor Oversight

• Conduct audits to verify internal and vendor compliance.
• Maintain and manage product and compliance data records.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: 1–3 years in quality assurance or compliance (preferably in apparel or manufacturing).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent professional experience.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of apparel regulations, social compliance, and supply chain standards
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with product testing and labeling practices

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

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