Heidi Seaton
Summary
Dynamic Compliance Leader in the Employment Background Screening Industry, skilled in risk identification and mitigation. Led SOC 2 Compliance and Privacy initiative. Collaborated with Operations leadership to achieve operational excellence by streamlining processes and enhancing compliance measures, fostering strong stakeholder relations. Championed client satisfaction and education while ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Director of Compliance
Accurate Background
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Leveraged professional and industry knowledge to identify and mitigate business risk.
Vice President of Legal and Compliance
Orange Tree Employment Screening
10.2008 - 06.2024
- Directed Compliance and Privacy improvements in partnership with Information Security, including implementing SOC Controls.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Established and directed successful program focused on federal FCRA and applicable state law compliance.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by implementing robust internal controls systems coupled with proactive monitoring mechanisms.
- Increased company growth and revenue retention through collaboration with sales and operations departments.
- Complete internal compliance and legal due diligence tasks for four acquisition projects.
Project Manager
Verifications, Inc. (acquired by First Advantage)
06.2000 - 10.2008
- Integration Project Manager
Education
J.D. - Law
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
St. Paul, MN06-2016
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MM06-1998
Skills
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Collaborative leadership
- Policy development
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Process improvement
- Strategies and goals
- Contract management
- Issues resolution
- Rules and regulations
Accomplishments
Board Member: Professional Background Screeners Association, 2016-2018
Certification
- Licensed Attorney, 2016 - Current. Admitted to MN Bar.
Timeline
Sr. Director of Compliance
Accurate Background
07.2024 - 04.2025
Vice President of Legal and Compliance
Orange Tree Employment Screening
10.2008 - 06.2024
Project Manager
Verifications, Inc. (acquired by First Advantage)
06.2000 - 10.2008
J.D. - Law
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of St. Thomas
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