Sr Specialist Compliance (m/f/d)

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HIMA Group is a globally independent provider of safety-related automation solutions for the process and rail industries, protecting people, assets, and the environment. Founded in 1908, the family-owned company is headquartered in Brühl near Mannheim, Germany, and has grown steadily through strategic acquisitions, including Sella Controls (UK) in 2023 and Origo Solutions (Norway) in 2024. Today, HIMA employs approximately 1,100 professionals across 22 group companies worldwide.

Our international teams bring together expertise from all corners of the world, working with a shared focus on developing reliable and sustainable solutions. At HIMA, employees are encouraged to take initiative, contribute their knowledge, and collaborate across borders to deliver projects with real impact.

Working at HIMA offers varied and responsible tasks, where your work has tangible influence. At the same time, you can continuously develop your skills and contribute to advancing safety technology. With a corporate culture built on collaboration, accountability, and sustainable innovation, we provide a professional environment where experts can thrive and make meaningful contributions.

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Position Summary

The Sr Specialist Compliance (m/f/d) ensures compliance with global material and environmental regulations such as REACH, RoHS, and TSCA. The role manages compliance processes, maintains material data and documentation, and supports regulatory reporting. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, the position identifies compliance risks and drives mitigation actions. It acts as a key interface for regulatory, customer, and sustainability-related requirements.

Responsibilities 

• Monitoring, assessment, and practical interpretation of international regulations and standards (e.g. REACH, RoHS, TSCA, Proposition 65).
• Establishment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a Material Compliance Management System, including related processes and workflows.
• Collection, validation, and archiving of material data (material declarations, analysis certificates, SDS, etc.).
• Preparation of compliance reports and product declarations for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Support and coordination of supplier management activities, including supplier inquiries, evaluation of incoming data, and follow-up on missing information.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, R&D, Product Management, and other departments to implement compliance requirements.
• Identification of compliance risks arising from new regulatory requirements or non-compliant materials, and development of concrete mitigation and action plans.
• Communication with authorities, customers, and testing bodies; handling of customer inquiries related to material compliance.
• Contribution to the maintenance of sustainability and compliance platforms (e.g. EcoVadis) and preparation for external audits and assessments.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in Material Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, or related functions are strongly recommended.
• Technical education in materials science, environmental engineering, technical chemistry, or a comparable field.
• Strong ability to analyze regulatory texts and legislation and to correctly translate requirements into product-specific contexts.
• Experience in handling material data and documentation systems; structured working style and strong quality orientation.
• Excellent communication skills (internal and external) and experience in working with suppliers and authorities.
• Independent working style, confident professional demeanor, and the ability to represent compliance requirements internally with the necessary level of assertiveness.
• Very good German and good English skills, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental auditor qualification or comparable certification.
• Experience with material databases and EHS modules.
• Experience with sustainability or supply chain platforms (e.g. EcoVadis, IMDS, or similar).
• Knowledge of risk analysis and CAPA management.

Disclaimer

Diversity, equality, and inclusion are an integral part of our corporate culture. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic origin, or sexual identity.

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