Compliance Specialist

Compliance Specialist Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States HexArmor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions for your eyes, hands, arms, and body. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it's a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to design innovative, high performance PPE that helps ensure workers return home in the same condition they arrived. Our mission is to provide the protection that makes this possible, for every worker, everywhere. HexArmor is seeking a Compliance Specialist to support development and execution of our product compliance strategy. This new position will help ensure our products adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies by conducting audits, heading up HexArmor's restricted substance control program, and training department stakeholders. As the Compliance Specialist, you will partner with the Compliance Manager to define and execute projects and initiatives to achieve our compliance goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—operations, finance, marketing, product management—and work directly with suppliers and sales teams to deliver compliance solutions to internal and external customers. If you're passionate about ensuring safe, compliant, and trusted products—and want to help shape the future of HexArmor's product compliance landscape—we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact. Onsite at HexArmor Corporate Headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan (640 Leffingwell Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI) Job Responsibilities Support execution and training of product compliance programs, including policies, procedures, and internal controls Conduct product compliance risk assessments Ownership and execution of HexArmor's restricted substance control program Product certification program administration Staying up to date on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards Regulatory surveillance activities, including monitoring of emerging/changing regulations and performing impact assessments Support identification of and addressing company compliance risks Conducting regular audits and assessments to evaluate compliance Work with Product Development and Product Management to ensure compliance characteristics are included in emerging products and services Maintaining accurate records and documentation of compliance activities Responding to compliance requests from internal and external customers Compliance Areas Product Safety, Performance Standards, OSHA PPE Mandates, ANSI ISEA, ASTM, NFPA, etc. Product Markings, conformity and declarations Consumer Labeling (FTC) Chemical Safety (TSCA, Proposition 65, SVHC/REACH, and other global market regulations) OEKO-TEX 100 Certification Customs (CBP) Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Textile Engineering, or a related field Equivalent experience in product and regulatory compliance or product development may be considered in lieu of a degree. Qualifications 3+ years of demonstrated product compliance experience with a bachelor's degree, OR 7+ years without a degree. Familiarity with product development and product management processes, including design reviews, product certification, and/or compliance checkpoints. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, especially in risk assessment and regulatory impact evaluation. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex regulations for non‑technical audiences. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously. Customer service mindset, including responsiveness to internal and external stakeholder inquiries. Self‑directed, proactive, and comfortable navigating ambiguity. Preferred: Product compliance experience in PPE, textiles, coatings, polymers, or other consumer/industrial goods subject to restricted substance or safety regulations. Preferred: Experience collaborating with suppliers globally, especially in manufacturing environments. Preferred: Experience with PLM systems as well as supporting or executing restricted substance control programs (RSL/MSL management, supplier documentation, testing plans) Additional Benefits - Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401(k) Match - Paid Time Off and Holiday Vacation - Opportunity to keep people safe with a premium product HexArmor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. At HexArmor, we believe diversity in people and ideas makes us stronger. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee workforce honoring people's experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. As one HexArmor community, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and impartial. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know. *Employment offers are contingent upon an E-Verify check and the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.