Global EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) Compliance Specialist (f/m/x)

Job title: Global EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) Compliance Specialist (f/m/x)

Company: Mondi Group


Job description: About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Global EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) Compliance Specialist to join our team. This newly created role is critical to ensuring compliance with evolving EPR regulations across the EU, UK, and globally (e.g. USA, Canada, Chile). You will play a central role in managing regulatory obligations for over €3 billion in international sales and supporting Group-wide EPR compliance.Your Mission

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to packaging waste laws, including reporting, fee payments, and recycling targets.
• Information Management: Track, consolidate, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of EPR requirements across jurisdictions.
• Contracting & Legal Coordination: Manage tenders and contracts with recycling funds and legal representatives; liaise with external experts.
• Data Management & Reporting: Collect, analyse, and report waste data; ensure integration with SAP and accurate submission of country-specific reports.
• Documentation & Invoicing: Adapt invoices and documentation to reflect packaging waste data in line with local laws.
• Audit Oversight: Coordinate and supervise packaging disposal audits.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with mills, sustainability, legal, finance, sales, and product management teams.
• Plastics Tax: Administer plastics tax compliance.
• Evolving Compliance Tasks: Support additional compliance areas such as FSC/PEFC audits, labelling, and recyclability monitoring as they become relevant.

Your ProfileEducation & Experience:

• University degree in environmental sciences, sustainability, environmental law, public policy, engineering, or business administration with a sustainability focus.
• Proven experience in regulatory/environmental compliance, ideally from recycling funds, consultancies, or government agencies.
• Familiarity with environmental legislation, reporting frameworks, and SAP systems.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Independent, solution-oriented working style.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders in a matrix organisation.
• Proactive, responsible, and confident in an international environment.

Languages:

• Excellent command of English and German (additional languages are a plus).

Other:

• Willingness to travel.
• Interest in environmental policy and regulatory developments.

Our Offer

• Location: Vienna, Austria (Group Office) | Ružomberok, Slovakia
• Employment Type: Full-time, unlimited contract
• Start: Immedidate start possilbe

Benefits: Learning & Development; Buddy program; Discount for employees possible; Remote work flexibility; Women´s networkGet in touch:We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future. Should you need further information, please contact Cristina Espino via email.Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.Only CVs uploaded onto our online career platform will be taken into consideration. With your application, you will be redirected to our recruiting platform. After creating an account, you will receive an activation link. If you do not find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or add the address no-reply@mondigroup.com “safe list” or address book.Awards:

Expected salary:

Location: Wien

Job date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 01:01:21 GMT

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