Position Summary...
The (USA) Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics oversees adherence to regulatory requirements and ethical standards within their area of responsibility. This role involves monitoring laws and policies, researching regulatory trends, and developing strategies to address compliance gaps. The manager collaborates with senior leadership to communicate findings, supports legislative impact assessments, and leads continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, this position provides guidance and development opportunities for associates while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and high performance aligned with company values and business objectives.
About the team
The US Food Safety and Compliance team at Walmart is dedicated to ensuring that all products meet regulatory and safety standards, reinforcing consumer trust. As a Manager, you will lead the development and maintenance of programs focused on food labeling and product compliance. The team collaborates closely with stakeholders to monitor regulations, address compliance concerns, and implement continuous improvements. Emphasizing ethical standards and effective policy management, this team supports Walmart's commitment to integrity and operational excellence while fostering a culture of accountability and proactive risk management.
What you'll do...
Execute the Food Packaging & Labeling Regulatory Compliance programs for Walmart and Sam's Club.
Manage compliance and ethics inquiries, ensuring consistent application of policies and regulatory requirements.
Monitor and analyze laws, regulations, and policies to identify potential compliance gaps and recommend corrective strategies.
Develop, update, and communicate policies and standard operating procedures in collaboration with leadership.
Prepare reports on compliance findings and present recommendations to senior management.
Foster strong stakeholder relationships and support continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'll bring...
Proven expertise in compliance management and regulatory compliance within complex business environments.
Experience collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders to communicate compliance strategies and address concerns.
Ability to analyze legislation, assess regulatory impacts, and develop adaptive business plans.
Demonstrated project management capabilities supporting continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
Food labeling experience is a plus.
Effective leadership skills, including mentoring and developing team members to achieve organizational goals.
Strong data analytics and visualization skills (Power BI, Excel, Tableau).
Bachelor's degree in food science, food safety, or related field, and 2 years' experience in compliance, food manufacturing, or related areas. Bonus is retail experience.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full job description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart (https://one.walmart.com/) .
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 2 years' experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 4 years' experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area.
2 years' experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field, Project Management Certification, Supervisory experience
Primary Location...
811 Excellence, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
