(USA) Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - Health & Wellness Compliance

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

13h

About The Position

The Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics oversees adherence to regulatory requirements and ethical standards within the area of responsibility. The role involves researching and interpreting laws and policies, developing and updating compliance programs, and working with leadership to address potential gaps. The manager oversees stakeholder relationships, conducts impact assessments, provides strategic recommendations, leads compliance reporting, supports legislative monitoring, and promotes a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role is part of Walmart’s Health & Wellness Compliance team, which develops and implements compliance programs for controlled substances. The team partners with business units to identify risks, establish controls, monitor regulations, update policies, design training, and conduct audits to assess control effectiveness. It collaborates with stakeholders to support business strategies and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and ethical standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field and 2 years of experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or a related area; or 4 years of experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or a related area.
2 years of experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.
Proven experience in compliance management and regulatory compliance within complex organizational settings.
Strong skills in policy development, compliance auditing, and ethical standards enforcement.
Ability to research, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and policies effectively.
Demonstrated stakeholder management capabilities, including collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools to analyze trends and prepare detailed reports.
Adaptability to evolving regulatory environments and commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
Leadership experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing team members to achieve compliance objectives.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
Project Management Certification.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manage compliance and ethics inquiries and ensure consistent application of policies within the area of responsibility.
Monitor and research relevant 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.
Lead impact assessments of proposed legislation and regulatory trends to support business adaptation and forecasting.
Collect, analyze, and report compliance data to senior management, recommend resolutions, and follow up on outcomes.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support compliance initiatives and business objectives.
Supervise and develop team members through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U education benefit program, with tuition, books, and fees paid by Walmart for eligible associates.