Overview
Compliance Operations Specialist Jobs in San Francisco, CA at Robert Half
Title: Compliance Operations Specialist
Company: Robert Half
Location: San Francisco, CA
A San Francisco–based corporate organization is seeking a Compliance Operations Specialist (Legal & HR) to support its growing compliance function. This is a hybrid opportunity (four days in-office, Fridays remote) for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with experience in compliance, legal operations, or HR compliance. The Compliance Operations Specialist will play a key role in supporting audits, investigations, regulatory responses, and cross-functional compliance initiatives across Legal, HR, Payroll, and Safety teams. This role is well-suited for someone looking to grow their career in compliance within a fast-paced, operationally driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support compliance audits and agency matters through data collection, document organization, tracking, and drafting initial responses for legal review
- Assist with workplace safety and OSHA-related matters, including gathering information, preparing draft responses, and supporting compliance initiatives (training provided)
- Conduct research on federal, state, and local employment and safety regulations to support policy updates and implementation
- Help manage compliance programs and projects, including tracking deadlines, maintaining dashboards, and ensuring timely execution across workstreams
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Legal, HR, Payroll, Safety) to drive compliance initiatives and follow-through
- Prepare reports, metrics, and dashboards to track compliance performance and identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement
- Assist with planning and coordinating compliance meetings, ensuring alignment and accountability across stakeholders
- Support development and maintenance of compliance tools, trackers, and reporting systems (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet, Workday)
- Contribute to special projects and broader compliance initiatives as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent practical experience
- 2–5 years of experience in compliance, legal operations, HR compliance, risk management, or a regulated environment
- Experience supporting audits, investigations, regulatory inquiries, or compliance-related projects
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of proficiency in Excel and experience with data tracking and reporting
- Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to employment law, wage and hour compliance, or workplace investigations
- Experience supporting compliance audits or responding to regulatory agencies
- Familiarity with HRIS, compliance, or case management systems
- Ability to create presentations and communication materials for a broad audience
Why This Opportunity
- Hybrid schedule with strong emphasis on collaboration (4 days in-office, Fridays remote)
- Opportunity to work cross-functionally with Legal, HR, Payroll, and Safety teams
- High-impact role supporting compliance operations across a large, multi-location organization
- Strong growth potential within compliance, legal operations, and HR compliance
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment focused on execution and continuous improvement
