(USA) Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics

Walmart
Walmart

Legal

USD 80k-155k / year + Equity

Posted on Jun 25, 2026

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:
The Manager, Specialty Compliance & Ethics – Product Compliance (Chemicals) advances the company’s product compliance program for chemical-based products, including products that are themselves chemicals or hazardous substances (e.g., cleaning products, agricultural products). This role ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including chemical restrictions, labeling, packaging, and disclosure requirements. The manager partners cross-functionally to operationalize regulatory requirements, drive continuous improvement, and maintain accurate compliance documentation. This position is ideal for an associate possessing backgrounds in chemistry (or related field) and is detail-oriented, analytical, and knowledgeable about chemical regulations and compliance processes for ingredients and finished chemical products.
About the team:
The Product Regulatory Compliance team serves as subject-matter experts supporting Walmart and Sam’s Club business, sourcing, and product development stakeholders. They provide guidance on regulatory affairs, monitor compliance programs, and communicate emerging product-related issues. Collaborating closely with leadership and partners, the team drives continuous improvement and effective execution of compliance strategies. Their work ensures adherence to ethical standards and regulatory requirements, protecting the company and maintaining stakeholder trust. The Product Regulatory Compliance team emphasizes accountability, research, and clear communication to manage compliance risks and uphold Walmart’s commitment to integrity and responsible business practices.
What you'll do:
  • Manage compliance policy and procedure frameworks consistently by addressing questions, monitoring regulations, and updating policies with leadership input.
  • Collaborate with senior managers to communicate compliance information and identify potential gaps, recommending strategic solutions.
  • Lead legislation assessment efforts by researching proposed laws, evaluating business impacts, and developing adaptation plans.
  • Oversee data management programs to track legislation and regulatory trends, supporting long-term forecasting and gap analyses.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on regulatory issues, managing research and stakeholder engagement.
  • Provide supervision, mentoring, and development opportunities to associates, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Promote adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and integrity while supporting a positive workplace culture.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven experience in compliance management and regulatory compliance within complex organizational environments.
  • Strong ability to develop, update, and implement policies and standard operating procedures aligned with legal and ethical standards.
  • Expertise in researching and interpreting laws, regulations, and policies to assess business impact and ensure adherence.
  • Effective stakeholder management skills to collaborate with senior leadership and communicate compliance matters clearly.
  • Demonstrated capability in identifying compliance risks, analyzing trends, and recommending strategic solutions.
  • Excellent prioritization, adaptability, and communication skills to manage multiple initiatives and foster accountability.
  • Commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting a culture of integrity and compliance.
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. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

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.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Supervising AssociatesMasters: Business AdministrationProject Management - Project Management Professional - Certification

Primary Location...

811 Excellence, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.