Compliance Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Senior Vice President/Chief Compliance Officer in the effective discharge of his responsibilities by planning, leading, and executing independent store compliance reviews and monitoring activities. This position is responsible for making recommendations and developing training programs as well as teaching/training store and field associates on applicable company policies/procedures and regulatory requirements and assisting in the development and validation of remediation plans to improve and sustain overall store compliance. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in observance of Rite Aid's brand and strategy and adhere to our core values and service attributes. **

Description**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

% of Time Spent

• Prioritize, schedule, and lead independent store compliance and control self-assessment audits and effectively evaluate stores’ level of compliance with regulatory and operating requirements; regularly monitor store performance metrics using the Store Portal and other automated tools; work with field management to develop overall store improvement plans and schedule store visits to monitor implementation of corrective measures and sustained compliance.

5%

• Facilitate completion of corrective measures to immediately bring stores into compliance with regulatory and operating requirements, and assist store and field management to develop appropriate action plans to address chronic issues and follow-up to validate action plan completion; identify training needs and direct training efforts for store associates not meeting minimum compliance program requirements.

5%

• Assist in the development and maintenance of store compliance programs to monitor and report store compliance with significant operational and regulatory requirements; coach and train store associates and other members of field management on new and existing regulatory and operating requirements; stay abreast of regulatory and operational changes and communicate changes to store and field management timely and accurately.

5%

• Accurately record the results of store compliance reviews completed on the Portal, including specific observations and recommended improvement opportunities and communicate results to the appropriate levels of Store Operations, Internal Assurance, and other Corporate and Field Management timely and effectively.

5%

• Assist in the execution and implementation of special compliance projects, risk management, and other company initiatives as needed, under the direction of Internal Assurance or other Corporate Management.

5%

• Develop working relationships with select regulatory and state agencies and facilitate agency audits/inspections to help improve store compliance and mitigate regulatory sanctions.

5% **

Education Requirements**

Education Level

Area of Specialization (Marketing, Finance, Pharmacy, Engineering/IT, etc)

Required Or Preferred

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

_The typical starting pay range for this position is between $54,900 - $76,700, although wages can vary based on experience and geography

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