(USA) Senior Director, Specialty Compliance And Ethics (Safety by Design)

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

You Will Wow Us If You

Have a Comprehensive Understanding of Safety Governance

You have a deep understanding of safety policies, standards, and procedures, and you're capable of overseeing their governance at a corporate level. You understand how to align these with both regulatory requirements and internal standards, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.

Show Proactive Leadership

You're not just a manager, but a leader who can inspire and guide a team towards achieving the company's safety governance goals. You're able to set clear expectations, provide timely feedback, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Demonstrate Regulatory Savviness

Your knowledge of relevant regulations is second to none. You are adept at interpreting regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance, and effectively communicating these to all levels of the organization.

Display Strategic Thinking

You're a strategic thinker who can develop, implement, and monitor effective safety governance plans. You're able to anticipate potential issues and develop proactive strategies to address them.

Possess Exceptional Communication Skills

You can clearly and concisely communicate complex safety policies and regulations to a diverse audience. You understand the importance of transparency and consistent communication in maintaining a compliant and safe work environment.

Embrace Change

You're adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic environment. You understand that change is a constant in business and are able to navigate and lead your team through changes in regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

By demonstrating these skills and qualities, you'll not only meet our expectations - you'll wow us!

Oversees the process of responding to compliance and ethics questions and monitors state and federal laws and regulations by directing research on laws, regulations, policies, and procedures ; drafting and updating policies and standard operating procedures with input from leadership ; collaborating with senior management to communicate information to field associates; monitoring compliance and ethics questions for potential gaps; and recommending and developing strategies for identified compliance and ethics gaps.

Oversees the development of the strategy for new or changing regulatory requirements by leading the research and analysis of applicable laws and regulations ; participating in trade committees and webinars to stay up-to-date on changes to the business ; determining the impact of regulatory changes to the business; developing strategies to address regulatory changes; developing processes to comply with changing regulatory requirements; establishing training programs for stakeholders ; and collaborating with stakeholders to drive implementation of new programs.

Develops vision and strategy for the development of policies, procedures, and projects for area of focus by benchmarking industry best practices; aligning compliance programs with the business strategy ; directing development of processes, procedures, and technological solutions to better manage risk within area of focus; directing and evaluating the gap analysis of new regulations and the development of plans to ensure compliance; evaluating and reporting on key performance metrics for compliance programs for area of focus; and assessing and directing the cross functional development of policies for multiple programs across the enterprise to ensure organizational alignment.

Communicates corporate positions on various overarching issues by reconciling research into refined message for review ; formalizing statements in response to issues and concerns ; and presenting impact statements to leadership. Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning. Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent. Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy. Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.

Live our Values

Culture Champion

Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.

Servant Leadership

Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent

Embrace Change

Curiosity & Courage

Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.

Digital Transformation & Change

Drives continuous improvements, supervises the adoption of new technology, and supports digital disruption in line with Walmart's business model.

Deliver for the Customer

Customer Focus

Delivers expected business results while putting the customer first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans and initiatives.

Strategic Thinking

Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies.

Focus on our Associates

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain diverse and inclusive talent; builds high-performing teams; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.

Collaboration & Influence

Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.

Talent Management

Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 5 years' experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 7 years' experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area. 4 years' supervisory experience. 5 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.

Communications

Doctorate: Law, Masters: Business Administration

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

702 SW 8TH ST, BENTONVILLE, AR 72716, United States of America