Compliance Specialist

$55,000 - $55,000 a year Job Title: Compliance Specialist Location: Los Angeles, Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: $55,000 USD Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm (40 hours per week) Make a Real Impact as a Compliance Specialist at Zen Educate Are you ready to join a mission-driven company and play a crucial role in building a better future for education? Zen Educate is a high-growth tech startup on a mission to revolutionize how schools find temporary teaching staff. We believe that by creating a transparent and efficient platform, we can help schools save money while empowering teachers to earn more, and that means more resources stay where they belong: in the classroom. We're looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our team. This isn't just an administrative role; it's a chance to be a guardian of quality and safety. You'll be on the front lines, ensuring that every educator who walks into a classroom through our platform is fully vetted, qualified, and prepared to make a positive impact. What You’ll Do Reviewing and approving educator profiles to confirm all documentation is accurate, from background checks and references to immunizations and training certifications. Running criminal background checks and regular compliance audits to maintain our high standards of safety. Collaborating with a passionate team to develop and implement policies that protect students and schools. Helping to build a culture of compliance across the entire organization, ensuring everyone understands the importance of our mission. Who We’re Looking For A meticulous and detail-oriented individual with an ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Comfortable with technology and proficient in tools like the Google Suite. An excellent communicator, both in writing and in conversation. Confident in handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality. Driven by a passion for child safety in education, understanding that your work directly contributes to a secure and supportive learning environment. Prior experience in a compliance or administrative role is an asset but not a requirement! Benefits Equity compensation Role includes bonus 18 Paid Vacation Days and 10 Paid Company Holidays Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with no match Sick leave Paid biweekly Hiring Process Intro call with the Talent Team Role-focused Interview with 2 leadership members Values-focused conversation with a leadership member Ready to Apply If you’ve read this far and you’re excited (maybe even a little nervous), we’d love to hear from you. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, and different experiences and perspectives - just like the staff who teach through Zen and the children at the schools we work with. We believe in hiring the best people from the widest pool and creating an inclusive atmosphere with a culture where people’s voices are heard and all our team can look forward to coming to work. We value and respect all differences in all people (seen and unseen). We believe in an environment with equal access to career development opportunities and actively encourage applications from BAME candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments during your interview process with us, please do let us know. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback on initial submissions. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Zen Educate Inc.