Wendy Grayson

# Vendor Management & Compliance professional

Location United StatesDesired Salary UnspecifiedWork preference Full Time, Contract, Part TimeLinks Status   Actively looking Field / Industry Product & Operations

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Languages:  English -   Spanish -

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[Overview](#overview)
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## About Me

Global-ready Vendor Management & Compliance professional with over 15 years of experience driving performance improvement, regulatory adherence, and relationship development across diverse sectors. Adept at working in fully remote and distributed team environments. Proven success leading vendor operations, HR compliance, and digital transformation initiatives for large-scale enterprises.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) and open to relocation worldwide.

## Skills

### [Data Analysis](https://jobicy.com/talent/data-analysis.md)[Compliance](https://jobicy.com/talent/compliance.md)[Vendor Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/vendor-management.md)[Human Resources](https://jobicy.com/talent/human-resources.md)

## Experience

Program Lead - Vendor Operations & Development- Talent Acquisition @ Koch Industries  Mar 2020 - Jul 2023 Managed national vendor relationships for compliance-sensitive services across onboarding, background checks, and drug testing.
Negotiated vendor contracts, implemented KPIs, and optimized vendor onboarding procedures, improving SLAs and reducing turnaround times.
Supported nationwide expansion strategies by developing scalable vendor frameworks and ensuring alignment with corporate compliance requirements.

Vendor Compliance Analyst - HR & Payroll @ Koch Industries  Sept 2017 - Mar 2020 Managed vendor compliance for I-9 and unemployment claims, ensuring 100% adherence to regulations, optimizing cost-effective solutions,
and identifying vendor risk
Developed and optimized processes that improved vendor performance and resulted in measurable cost savings.
Managed cross-functional teams and collaborated with stakeholders to improve processes and ensure vendor alignment with organizational goals.

Employment Eligibility Specialist @ TriNet  Sept 2015 - Apr 2016 Verified employment eligibility documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Remote
Conducted background checks and investigations for potential employees. Provided guidance on employment eligibility policies and procedures. Conducted HR audits to ensure Form I-9 and record-keeping compliance.

HR Auditor/Document Control @ Abengoa/Abeinsa  2015 Conducted regular vendor reviews, identified performance gaps, and developed corrective actions.
Conducted global HR audits and implemented electronic document control systems to align with international data protection and labor standards.

## Education

Arizona State University  Aug 2023 - Aug 2024  Master of Science

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