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

Position Summary...

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.

What you'll do...

About the Independent Contractor (Spark Driver) Earnings Team
Our team operates at the intersection of regulatory expertise and business innovation, ensuring our contractor earnings systems are compliant, resilient, and trusted across jurisdictions. We collaborate cross-functionally to implement robust compliance frameworks, anticipate regulatory trends, and build a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous learning.

What you’ll do:

• 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.

What you’ll bring:

• 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.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process

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.
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