Compliance Specialist

Working at Young Living 

Our community of wellness started small in 1993, when  D. Gary Young  and Mary Young developed their first organic herb farming and distillation operation. After establishing Young Living in 1994, the Youngs developed its groundbreaking Seed to Seal® process, which preserves the integrity and potency of essential oils through every step of the production process. 

We believe every person has the right to wellness. It transcends all and has the power to unite us as members of the same human family striving for the same happiness. It is part of the reason we are passionate about making everyone feel included, welcome, and respected. Regardless of age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local law, all are welcome in the Young Living family. 

Summary

Young Living is seeking a high-energy, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Global Compliance Specialist. This role is critical in supporting compliance initiatives and ensuring adherence to regulations, including plant sourcing trade restrictions, environmental standards, and product regulatory requirements. This individual thrives in dynamic, team-oriented environments, excelling in collaboration with key internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve organizational compliance goals. This individual will report directly to the Compliance Director and will report significant compliance risks to both the Compliance Director and Sr. Vice President of Regulatory and International Affairs.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Compliance Specialist I

Collaborate with internal and external partners to conduct regular product formulation reviews, plant ingredient and vendor risk assessments, purchase order reviews, and obtain and maintain records required for compliance with plant sourcing trade restrictions (e.g., CITES, EUDR, Lacey Act, ESA) and product regulatory requirements (e.g., California Proposition 65, VOC limits, Washington TCFA, etc.). (40%)

Support compliance with CBD/Hemp product regulations, including obtaining and maintaining documentation and licenses for growers, processors, manufacturers, and distributors. (15%)

Maintain and organize electronic and paper-based files, manage compliance databases and systems, and assist with file audits from time to time to ensure accuracy and completeness. (5%)

Assist with third-party due diligence as part of vendor onboarding and export screening programs, conduct investigations, and support risk mitigation strategies. (5%)

Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, legal opinion summaries, sourcing decision memoranda and other legal/compliance-related correspondence, as assigned. (15%)

Liaison with outside counsel (domestic and foreign) and third parties to obtain specialized guidance on trade and corporate compliance. (5%)

Develop and maintain an in-depth and correct understanding of domestic and foreign plant protection and trade laws impacting Young Living’s product categories and markets, staying current on relevant regulations and restrictions through industry reports, government agencies, trade associations, and industry representation. (10%)

Assist with a variety of general corporate matters, special projects, and duties, as assigned, including corporate compliance, international compliance, supply chain compliance and transparency. (5%)

Compliance Specialist II

In addition to 1-8 of the Compliance Specialist I essential functions, the Compliance Specialist II will:

Compliance Specialist III

In addition to 1-8 of the Compliance Specialist I essential functions, and 9 of the Compliance Specialist II essential functions, the Compliance Specialist III can lead other employees and will:

Competencies

• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complicated concepts clearly and effectively in writing and verbally to various audience types.
• Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project Management: Ability to lead and prioritize projects with minimal oversight.
• Critical Evaluation and Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Analytical Thinking
• Research and Writing Proficiency
• Document Control and Recordkeeping
• Technical Competence: Proficiency with bespoke and standard software systems.

Training and Development

• Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE), Regulatory Compliance Affairs
• Paralegal Professional Certification or Degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Compliance Specialist I

• Working knowledge of plant sourcing trade restrictions and regulatory compliance
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and similar tools such as Workfront
• Skilled in project management
• Demonstrated ability to manage timelines effectively
• Proficiency in legal terminology, research and legal writing is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with people-oriented mindset (collaborative thinker)
• Ability to work with a team as well as accomplish tasks independently
• Problem identification, analysis, and resolution skills
• Strong analytical skills

• Administrative and organizational skills

Compliance Specialist II

In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities of a Global Compliance Specialist I, the Global Compliance Specialist II will have:

• Ability to build in-depth and correct understanding and interpretation of domestic and foreign regulatory frameworks
• Ability to track and monitor laws and regulations

Compliance Specialist III

In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities of a Global Compliance Specialist I and II, the Global Compliance Specialist III will have:

• Ability to manage and lead other employees.

Summary

Young Living is seeking a high-energy, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Global Compliance Specialist. This role is critical in supporting compliance initiatives and ensuring adherence to regulations, including plant sourcing trade restrictions, environmental standards, and product regulatory requirements. This individual thrives in dynamic, team-oriented environments, excelling in collaboration with key internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve organizational compliance goals. This individual will report directly to the Compliance Director and will report significant compliance risks to both the Compliance Director and Sr. Vice President of Regulatory and International Affairs.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Compliance Specialist I

Compliance Specialist II

In addition to 1-8 of the Compliance Specialist I essential functions, the Compliance Specialist II will:

Compliance Specialist III

In addition to 1-8 of the Compliance Specialist I essential functions, and 9 of the Compliance Specialist II essential functions, the Compliance Specialist III can lead other employees and will:

Competencies

• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complicated concepts clearly and effectively in writing and verbally to various audience types.
• Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project Management: Ability to lead and prioritize projects with minimal oversight.
• Critical Evaluation and Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Analytical Thinking
• Research and Writing Proficiency
• Document Control and Recordkeeping
• Technical Competence: Proficiency with bespoke and standard software systems.

Training and Development

• Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE), Regulatory Compliance Affairs
• Paralegal Professional Certification or Degree preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Compliance Specialist I

• Working knowledge of plant sourcing trade restrictions and regulatory compliance
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and similar tools such as Workfront
• Skilled in project management
• Demonstrated ability to manage timelines effectively
• Proficiency in legal terminology, research and legal writing is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with people-oriented mindset (collaborative thinker)
• Ability to work with a team as well as accomplish tasks independently
• Problem identification, analysis, and resolution skills
• Strong analytical skills

• Administrative and organizational skills

Compliance Specialist II

In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities of a Global Compliance Specialist I, the Global Compliance Specialist II will have:

• Ability to build in-depth and correct understanding and interpretation of domestic and foreign regulatory frameworks
• Ability to track and monitor laws and regulations

Compliance Specialist III

In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities of a Global Compliance Specialist I and II, the Global Compliance Specialist III will have:

• Ability to manage and lead other employees.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a laptop, desktop, smartphone, photocopiers, shredders and filing cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Essential oils are worn and/or diffused in the work environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use manual dexterity to handle, feel, and operate objects, tools and controls, and reach with hands and arms. This individual is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to type, file and lift office supplies up to 20 pounds. The employee must be physically able to tolerate the scent of essential oils worn or diffused.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position will require the incumbent to work remotely and be physically present at the assigned worksite on certain days. The regular schedule is from   8 am to 5 pm, with an hour lunch, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Please highlight the description that most accurately represents this position:  

• The incumbent in this position is expected to be available outside normal operating hours and/or is an executive director and above. 
• The incumbent in this position is expected to be a designated responder to workplace emergencies. 
• The incumbent in this position is regularly expected to be available to speak with clients, vendors, customers, job candidates, or their manager while away from the office and/or outside established business hours.  
• The incumbent in this position primarily works from an established workspace during established business hours. 

Required Education and Experience        

Compliance Specialist I

• A two-year degree or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or combination of education and experience. Zero to three years of experience in similar role required. Paralegal Certification or Degree preferred.

Compliance Specialist II 

• Two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or combination of education and experience. Three to five years of experience in similar role required. Paralegal Certification or Degree preferred.

Compliance Specialist III

• Two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or combination of education and experience. Five plus years of experience in similar role required. Paralegal Certificate or Degree and experience supervising others is preferred.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Additional information 

Young Living is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.