(USA) Group Director, Specialty Compliance and Ethics at Walmart in Bentonville, Arkansas

Job Description:

What you'll do at



Position Summary...


What you'll do...


This position is responsible for establishing and leading the execution of short- and long-term Environmental Compliance strategies within the Walmart's Ethics & Compliance function. This position will be accountable for driving the adherence to all environmental laws, regulations, and compliance policies, protocols, and processes for Walmart U.S. and Sam's Club.

• Environmental includes, but not limited to the following compliance areas: Hazardous Waste; Water Management, Air Emissions, Fleet, Energy, and Fuel.
  
  


• The position supports Walmart stores, Walmart.com, Sam's Clubs, and samsclub.com (inclusive of private brands, national brands, and products for sale by third-party sellers), as well as distribution centers, transportation, and corporate offices.
  
  

Key Priorities

• Oversees the development and maintenance of Walmart's environmental compliance policies and procedures by directing the programs within the overall governance framework; driving the execution and continuous improvement of such programs across the organization; and proactively mitigating risks in the covered subject matter areas.
  
  


• Drives efforts to ensure leadership understanding of environmental compliance risks and matters by actively engaging with relevant Walmart leaders and working with all necessary government and private agencies to facilitate Walmart's alignment with product safety and consumer protection governance best practices.
  
  


• Utilizes industry contacts, third-party labs, law firms, and trade associations to identify emerging areas of risk and develop options to address.
  
  

• Interacts with Regulators, both directly and through other teams. Interactions include federal, state, and local regulators, in particular, EPA, DOT, and state and local agencies.
  
  

• Reviews, monitors, and measures key performance indicators (KPIs) by understanding product safety and consumer protection compliance risks and standards; determining appropriate action steps to ensure organizational adherence; and proactively identifying potential environmental risks and developing and driving mitigation measures.
  
  


• Facilitates compliance with all applicable product safety and consumer protection laws, regulations, policies, and procedures by directing the development of specific training and education programs and initiatives that focus on compliance; collaborating to drive the communication and execution of such programs; and measuring the success and need for change to continually update programs for compliance with changing regulatory environments and requirements.
  
  


• Partner with Technology to deliver and update technology platform(s).
  
  


• Leads and develops a high-performing team by providing guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities; setting clear goals, expectations, and feedback mechanisms; and fostering an environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
  
  

Qualifications




Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental health, Environmental Science, or related field
  
  


• 10 years of experience in environmental, health & safety compliance or risk management in a large company or as legal advisor to same.
  
  


• Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of environmental compliance programs.
  
  

Leadership Expectations



Respect for the Individual:

• Builds high-performing, diverse teams; seeks, and embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; creates a workplace and equitable experiences where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform; drives a positive associate and customer/member experience for all.
  
  


• Respect for the Individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; 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; supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain the best, diverse talent.
  
  


• Respect for the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates and listens attentively, with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.
  
  

Acts with Integrity:

• Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.
  
  


• Ensures that teams follow the law, our code of conduct and company policies; promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and models our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action, and enables others to do the same; holds self and teams accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values.
  
  


• Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware.
  
  

Service to the Customer/Member:

• Delivers expected business results while putting the customer/member first and consistently applying an omni-merchant mindset and acting with an Every Day Low-Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers/members.
  
  


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

Strive for Excellence:

• Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions, and fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, learning from mistakes, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
  
  


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

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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.


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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.


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The annual salary range for this position is $160,000.00-$320,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- Stock
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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.


Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 6 years' experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 8 years' experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area. 5 years' experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office. 5 years' of supervisory experience.




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...



9440 Tba, Bentonville, AR 72716-0001, United States of America



About Walmart



At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?


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.



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