Director, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - Earnings, Tax (Independent Contractors)

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

102d • $110,000 - $220,000

About The Position

We are seeking an accomplished compliance leader to oversee our global Earnings & Tax Compliance program for independent contractors. This role ensures the company stays ahead of evolving state, federal, and international regulations while safeguarding the integrity of our contractor earnings ecosystem. The Director will design and execute compliance strategies, policies, and controls that balance legal requirements, operational needs, and the contractor experience.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in compliance, tax, legal, or regulatory roles, including 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and international tax compliance and earnings regulations for contractors/gig workers.
• Proven experience designing and scaling compliance frameworks in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Strong expertise in risk management, investigations, audits, and regulatory engagement.
• Law degree (JD) or equivalent advanced compliance/legal credential preferred.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 3 years' supervisory experience.
• 4 years' experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.
• Communications Masters: Business Administration.
• Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee responses to compliance and ethics questions, monitoring laws and regulations impacting contractor earnings globally, and translating findings into updated policies and procedures.
• Direct gap analyses, identify compliance risks, and lead the development and execution of corrective action plans.
• Develop and implement strategies and controls to ensure compliance with new and emerging regulations, collaborating with leadership to roll out effective training programs.
• Define and benchmark compliance policies, drive risk management practices, and supervise outside counsel and consultants on complex tax and regulatory matters.
• Evaluate and report on compliance program effectiveness using KPIs, represent the company to regulatory agencies and courts, and formalize internal and external positions on compliance issues.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits including PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U education benefit program for associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree