Compliance Director

Target • Minneapolis, MN

6d • $135,000 - $243,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Compliance leads an enterprise compliance function that keeps Target’s stores, supply chain facilities and digital channels operating 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 sets the vision, operating model and priorities for these programs, translating evolving federal, state and local requirements into practical controls and guidance for business partners. Working across Stores, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Legal, Real Estate and Target+ leaders, the Director helps Target anticipate regulatory change and protect guests, team members and the brand. The position operates in a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day arrangement, with duties performed both onsite at the assigned Target HQ MN location and virtually as business needs require. The role must be onsite three days per week; work duties cannot be performed outside the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target.

Requirements

• BS/BA in environmental science, engineering, business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10+ years of directly related experience in environmental compliance, regulatory compliance, consumer protection, licensing or a related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of direct people leadership experience, including leading managers and developing professional-level team members.
• Working knowledge of several regulatory frameworks such as 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 strong executive presence, including comfort presenting to officer-level audiences and the ability to translate 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 genAI 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 a team of Senior Managers and Program Owners, providing coaching, performance management and career development.
• Oversee programs covering 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 each program conforms to Target’s Compliance Management System (CMS) Framework, maintaining consistent, risk-based ownership, controls, monitoring and remediation.
• Monitor emerging federal, state and local requirements, assess business impact, 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 genAI, advanced analytics and technology-enabled approaches 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, including medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Other benefits may include financial, education and well-being offerings.

What This Job Offers

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