(USA) Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - Food Labeling Compliance

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

4d • $80,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Position Summary... The (USA) Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics oversees adherence to regulatory requirements and ethical standards within their area of responsibility. This role involves monitoring laws and policies, researching regulatory trends, and developing strategies to address compliance gaps. The manager collaborates with senior leadership to communicate findings, supports legislative impact assessments, and leads continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, this position provides guidance and development opportunities for associates while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and high performance aligned with company values and business objectives. About the team The US Food Safety and Compliance team at Walmart is dedicated to ensuring that all products meet regulatory and safety standards, reinforcing consumer trust. As a Manager, you will lead the development and maintenance of programs focused on food labeling and product compliance. The team collaborates closely with stakeholders to monitor regulations, address compliance concerns, and implement continuous improvements. Emphasizing ethical standards and effective policy management, this team supports Walmart’s commitment to integrity and operational excellence while fostering a culture of accountability and proactive risk management.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in compliance management and regulatory compliance within complex business environments.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders to communicate compliance strategies and address concerns.
• Ability to analyze legislation, assess regulatory impacts, and develop adaptive business plans.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities supporting continuous improvement and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Effective leadership skills, including mentoring and developing team members to achieve organizational goals.
• Strong data analytics and visualization skills (Power BI, Excel, Tableau).
• Bachelor’s degree in food science, food safety, or related field, and 2 years’ experience in compliance, food manufacturing, or related areas.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 2 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area.
• 2 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Food labeling experience is a plus.
• Bonus is retail experience.
• Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
• Project Management Certification
• Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Execute the Food Packaging & Labeling Regulatory Compliance programs for Walmart and Sam’s Club.
• Manage compliance and ethics inquiries, ensuring consistent application of policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and analyze laws, regulations, and policies to identify potential compliance gaps and recommend corrective strategies.
• Develop, update, and communicate policies and standard operating procedures in collaboration with leadership.
• Prepare reports on compliance findings and present recommendations to senior management.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• 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.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees