Who We Are
At KNAPP (pronounced K-NAP, not Nap!), we “Make Complexity Simple” by offering intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating everything from production and distribution to the last mile and stores. We are the customer’s value tech chain partner, which means partnering with the customer to create the most value within each link in their supply chain. Leveraging the latest software, AI and Robotics technology, we continue to disrupt the logistics automation industry for the world’s industry leaders in grocery, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, apparel & manufacturing.
We are a global company with our US headquarters located just North of Atlanta in Kennesaw, GA. KNAPP specializes in automated solutions for both WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) for B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer) customers. We are a growing company of over 7,200 employees worldwide and in over 50 countries that is privately held, with 7% of our revenue reinvested in R&D, ensuring a strong and vibrant future! Join us and see how you can help change the world! For more information, visit www.knapp.com.
What You Get To Do
The HIPAA Compliance Officer is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the organization's compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), particularly in relation to obligations under Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) with healthcare clients. This role serves as both the
Privacy Officer and
Security Officer, overseeing the protection of Protected Health Information (PHI) and electronic PHI (ePHI) across systems and processes. The Officer will lead cross-functional initiatives to implement, monitor, and enforce HIPAA compliance measures within the KiSoft Pharmacy Warehouse Management System (WCS and WMS). This position is responsible for ensuring that all privacy and security policies, procedures, and training programs are effectively implemented and maintained.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain HIPAA compliant privacy and security policies, procedures, and training programs, including safeguards aligned with the HIPAA Security Rule..
- Design and deliver training for employees and contractors; foster a culture of compliance and maintain documentation of all training activities.
- Ensure compliance with BAAs through proper documentation, reporting, and breach notification protocols.
- Lead investigations of privacy and security incidents; manage breach response in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state laws.
- Conduct regular privacy risk assessments, audits, and gap analyses; lead remediation efforts and maintain records of findings and corrective actions.
- Partner with IT, Legal, HR, and Operations to align compliance initiatives with business goals and client expectations, particularly within the WMS environment.
- Stay current with HIPAA, HITECH, and other relevant regulations; update internal policies to reflect changes and industry best practices.
What You Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Legal Studies, Information Security, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in HIPAA compliance, privacy, or healthcare regulatory affairs.
- Proven managerial experience leading cross-functional teams and implementing compliance initiatives.
- Exceptional understanding of HIPAA Privacy Rule (
- 164.530(a)(1)) and Security Rule (
- 164.308(a)(2)).
- Experience working under Business Associate Agreements and with healthcare clients.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.
- Certification in healthcare compliance (e.g., CHPC, CHC) is a plus.
Working Conditions and Environment:
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Travel required up to 10%, domestic and international
- Passport or ability to obtain passport
- Professional office etiquette is required at all times
- Ability to travel by air both domestically (US) and internationally (primarily to Austria and other parts of Europe as well as Canada)
- Physical requirements: sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, climbing a ladder, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
What You Will Get
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized Daycare
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.
Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”
