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Your Role:
The site Head of Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) is a key leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive EHS and security programs across the organization. This position ensures regulatory compliance, drives a culture of continuous improvement in safety and environmental stewardship, and oversees contracted security operations. The Head of EHSS will demonstrate expertise in management system standards, process safety, and physical security program oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Environmental Management
- Oversee and maintain the organization's ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring ongoing conformance and continuous improvement.
- Lead internal audits, management reviews, and third-party certification audits related to ISO 14001.
- Identify and manage significant environmental aspects and impacts; develop and monitor environmental objectives and targets.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Maintain environmental permits and manage reporting obligations (e.g., air, water, waste).
- Health & Safety Management
- Oversee and maintain the organization's ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS), driving conformance and continual improvement.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.
- Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees at all levels.
- Conduct and facilitate risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and safety inspections.
- Monitor leading and lagging safety performance indicators and report to management.
- Champion a proactive safety culture through employee engagement and behavioral safety initiatives.
- Process Safety Management (PSM)
- Oversee the facility's Process Safety Management (PSM) program in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA PSM standard 29 CFR 1910.119 and/or EPA RMP).
- Coordinate and manage PSM elements including Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), Mechanical Integrity, and Operating Procedures.
- Ensure PSM documentation is current, accurate, and audit-ready.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to identify and mitigate process safety risks.
- Track and close PSM action items and recommendations in a timely manner.
- Security Program Management
- Oversee the day-to-day performance of contracted security officers, ensuring service delivery aligns with contractual obligations and site requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and the contracted security provider.
- Conduct regular performance reviews of the security contractor; escalate performance gaps and drive corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain site security plans, access control procedures, and emergency response protocols.
- Conduct security risk assessments and recommend improvements to physical security infrastructure and procedures.
- Coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency response agencies as needed.
- General EHSS Leadership
- Serve as a subject matter expert and internal consultant on all EHSS matters.
- Participate in and support emergency response planning, drills, and actual emergency events.
- Maintain accurate EHSS records, metrics, and reports; present findings to senior management.
- Stay current with evolving regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
- Mentor and coach junior EHSS staff and cross-functional team members.
- Primarily on-site role with regular presence on the plant/facility floor.
- Reports directly to the Site Manager with dotted line reporting into regional EHS leadership.
- May involve occasional off-hours availability for emergency response or security incidents.
- May involve some travel for audits, training, or multi-site support.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, or other EHS field.
- 3+ years of experience in environmental, health, safety, and/or security roles.
- 1+ years of experience managing ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems through certification and surveillance audits.
- 1+ years of experience with OSHA PSM and/or EPA RMP program management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Environmental Science or Occupational Health & Safety.
- Experience overseeing contracted security services.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
- ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification.
- Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex topics to varied audiences.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in EHS management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence without direct authority.
Pay Range for this position: $83,300 - $124,900/year.
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of compliance jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or a related field with relevant compliance experience
- Deep knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks such as SEC, FINRA, HIPAA, or GDPR
- Professional certification such as CCEP, CRCM, CAMS, or equivalent compliance credential
- Experience building, managing, or overhauling a compliance program within a regulated industry
- Proven ability to conduct internal investigations and present findings to senior leadership or boards
- Proficiency with compliance management software, case tracking tools, and risk assessment platforms
Tips for Your Head Of Compliance Job Search
Quantify your regulatory impact on your resume
Rather than listing the frameworks you know, show what changed because of your work. Reduced audit findings by a specific percentage, built a compliance program from scratch, or remediated a consent order faster than projected all carry more weight than framework names alone.
Lead with your regulatory domain first
Hiring managers screen head of compliance resumes by industry before reading anything else. Make your primary regulatory area, whether SEC, HIPAA, FINRA, or GDPR, visible in your summary line so it matches the opening before anyone reads deeper into your resume.
Target openings by your license or certification match
CRCM, CCEP, and CAMS certifications are often listed as required, not preferred. Filter your search to roles that match the certifications you actually hold, because applying without them to openings that require them rarely moves forward to a phone screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of compliance openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a case study for your first interview
Almost every head of compliance interview includes a scenario question about a regulatory gap or enforcement action you managed. Have one real example ready that covers how you identified the issue, what you changed, and what the outcome was, without disclosing confidential client details.
Negotiate your reporting structure at the offer stage
Whether you report to the CEO, general counsel, or board audit committee matters for your authority and effectiveness. Ask about the reporting line before signing. A compliance function buried under finance signals a different scope than one with direct board access.
Head Of Compliance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of compliances?
The companies hiring the most head of compliances right now include Socure, TikTok, and Menarini, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Financial services, health systems, and technology companies consistently drive the highest volume of head of compliance hiring nationally.
How many head of compliance jobs are remote?
About 59% of head of compliance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible senior roles in legal and risk functions. Data privacy, third-party risk, and regulatory reporting sub-areas tend to offer the highest share of remote arrangements, while roles tied to physical operations or on-site audits are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a head of compliance?
Most people reach the head of compliance level by building deep expertise in a specific regulatory domain first, such as financial crimes, healthcare privacy, or securities law, then moving into a compliance manager or director role where they oversee a team and own a program. Earning a relevant certification, developing board-level communication skills, and leading at least one significant remediation or program build all strengthen your candidacy for a head-level appointment.
Can you get hired as a head of compliance without direct compliance leadership experience?
It is possible to move into a head of compliance role from adjacent functions like legal, internal audit, or risk management if your experience maps directly to the compliance gaps the employer is trying to fill. Emphasize any time you owned a regulatory relationship, led an investigation, or designed a policy framework, even if your title was not compliance-specific. Smaller organizations and startups building their first compliance function are more likely to consider candidates making this kind of lateral move.
What does the head of compliance interview process look like?
Most head of compliance hiring processes include an initial recruiter or HR screen, a substantive interview with the general counsel or CFO, a panel interview with business line leaders, and often a final conversation with the CEO or an audit committee member. You should expect at least one scenario or case-study question about how you handled a past enforcement matter or built a compliance framework, and questions about how you balance regulatory obligations with business priorities.
Where can I find and apply to head of compliance jobs?
You can find and apply to head of compliance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the available roles to find positions that match your regulatory background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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