at ALDI in Naperville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Our Human Resources Department is focused on ALDI’s most valuable asset: our people. With teams including Administration, Employee Communications, Payroll & Benefits, Human Resource Information Systems, Legal, Risk & Security, Recruitment and Training & Development, HR makes sure that ALDI continues to employ talented and motivated people that are focused on preserving the supportive culture we’re known for.
In this role the Compliance Analyst II will assist with a variety of compliance initiatives, including the planning and execution of ALDI’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. The ideal candidate will have ERM experience in risk identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting. Come join our growing team and put your skills to use in helping shape ALDI’s compliance and risk-awareness culture!
Position Type: Full-Time
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Works with company leadership to provide adequate information to staff to ensure that they have requisite information and knowledge of regulatory issues and legal requirements to carry out their responsibilities in a lawful and ethical manner.
- Liaises and coordinates as appropriate with outside legal counsel, assists in conducting or authorizing and overseeing investigations of matters that merit investigation under the compliance program.
- Monitors, identifies, recommends revisions and advises management on the compliance program and compliance risk areas.
- Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
- Evaluates business activities relating to compliance.
- Creates and implements compliance policies and procedures.
- Coordinates resources to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the compliance program.
- Assists in developing educational programs for all employees, agents, contractors, or others working with the organization.
- Assists in presenting educational programs on compliance topics to employees.
- Assists in ensuring that internal controls are capable of preventing and detecting significant instances or patterns of illegal, unethical, or improper conduct by employees, agents, contractors, or others working with the organization.
- Provides input and/or direction to company policies and procedures and the performance appraisal and incentive programs to ensure that improper conduct is discouraged and the support of any conformity with the compliance program is part of any performance evaluation process for all employees.
- Assists in development of investigation plans.
- Oversees follow-up and resolution to investigations, assisting in drafting final reports upon conclusion of investigations.
- Tracks all issues referred to the Legal & Compliance team.
- Researches statutes, cases, status of pending matters, administrative rules and decisions, pending legislation, and/or regulatory and compliance requirements and provides initial analysis and recommendation for review by an attorney.
- Develops productive working relationships with all levels of management.
- Assists in presenting periodic and annual reports on the compliance program to company leadership and International Finance & Administration.
- Prepares reports for the company leadership on matters involving compliance.
- Attends and assists in giving presentations on compliance topics during regularly scheduled meetings with management.
- Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
- Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
- Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
- Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Thinks critically and analytically.
- Ability to work with and responds in a timely manner to company leadership regarding compliance-related inquiries.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion concerning highly confidential, privileged information.
- Ability to review and analyze general legal documentation and compliance requirements.
- Possesses strong public speaking and presentation skills.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance or a related field required.
- A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Corporate Legal or Compliance required.
- Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Physical Requirements:
- Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
- Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
- Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
- Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Travel:
- Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.
ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
+ 401(k) Plan
+ Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ PerkSpot National Discount Program
In addition, eligible employees are offered:
+ Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
+ Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
+ Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
+ Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
+ Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
+ Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
+ Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Click here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offer (https://careers.aldi.us/benefits)
ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI’s receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
