Compliance Director

Target • Minneapolis, MN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Compliance leads Target’s enterprise compliance function to help ensure stores, supply chain facilities and digital channels operate lawfully, safely and without interruption. The role oversees Senior Managers and Program Owners responsible for product classification and HazMat shipping, product and consumer protection compliance, hazardous and regulated waste (including ESIM), adult beverage compliance, operating permits and licenses, and industrial hygiene.

The Director establishes the vision, priorities and operating model for Environmental, Consumer Protection and Business Licensing compliance, including a maturity roadmap and success metrics. The role ensures programs align with Target’s Compliance Management System (CMS) Framework and maintain risk-based ownership, controls, monitoring and remediation. The leader monitors changing federal, state and local requirements and turns them into practical controls, guidance and training.

Working with Legal, Stores, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Real Estate and Target+ leaders, the Director anticipates regulatory change, prioritizes resources toward significant risks and represents the function with regulators and in cross-functional leadership routines. The position also champions generative AI, advanced analytics and technology-enabled approaches to improve visibility, reporting and efficiency. The role is based on a hybrid/flex arrangement, with onsite work required three days per week at the assigned Target HQ Minnesota location. Work duties generally may not be performed outside the country of the primary work location.

Requirements

• BS/BA in environmental science, engineering, business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 10 years of directly related experience in environmental compliance, regulatory compliance, consumer protection, licensing or a related field.
• At least 3 years of direct people leadership experience, including leading managers and developing professional-level team members.
• Working knowledge of several applicable frameworks, including RCRA hazardous waste, DOT/HazMat transportation, Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act permitting, OSHA and process safety (RMP/PSM), age-restricted product sales, and state and local business licensing.
• Experience designing, maturing and scaling compliance programs, controls and training across a multi-site operation.
• Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction, lead high-performing teams, drive organizational change and influence senior stakeholders across functions in a matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence, including comfort presenting to officer-level audiences and translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance.
• Strong program management and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across a large, geographically dispersed footprint.
• Experience engaging with regulatory agencies, managing inspections and responding to enforcement actions.
• Established acumen with generative AI tools.
• Willingness to work onsite three days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a multi-state retail, distribution or consumer products environment.
• Experience with compliance management systems, GRC platforms, licensing or permit tracking tools, Power BI, Tableau or comparable dashboard tools.
• Relevant certification, such as CHMM, REM, CIH, CSP or CCEP.
• Advanced degree (JD, MS, MBA) or graduate-level education in environmental management, law, business administration or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic vision, priorities and operating model for Environmental, Consumer Protection and Business Licensing compliance, including a maturity roadmap and success metrics.
• Lead, develop and manage Senior Managers and Program Owners through coaching, performance management and career development.
• Oversee programs for product classification and HazMat/DOT shipping, product and consumer protection compliance, hazardous and regulated waste (including ESIM), adult beverage compliance, operating permits and licenses, and industrial hygiene.
• Ensure compliance programs conform to Target’s Compliance Management System (CMS) Framework, with consistent, risk-based ownership, controls, monitoring and remediation.
• Monitor emerging federal, state and local requirements, assess business impacts, and translate requirements into practical controls, guidance and training.
• Partner with Legal, Stores, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Real Estate and Target+ leaders, and represent the function with regulators and in cross-functional leadership routines.
• Prioritize resources toward the highest-risk, highest-value compliance obligations.
• Champion generative AI, advanced analytics and technology-enabled methods to improve visibility, reporting and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and their dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director