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

Position Summary...

The 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, conducting research, and developing strategies to address compliance gaps. Collaborating with leadership and stakeholders, the manager ensures effective communication and implementation of compliance initiatives. They lead impact assessments, manage legislative tracking, and support long-term regulatory forecasting. Additionally, this position fosters a culture of integrity and accountability, promotes continuous improvement, and provides guidance to associates to uphold company values and ethical conduct.

About the team

The Specialty Compliance and Ethics team at Walmart ensures adherence to regulatory requirements and ethical standards across operations. This team collaborates with leadership and stakeholders to develop policies, monitor compliance, and address potential risks proactively. By managing regulatory research, impact assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives, the team supports responsible business practices and operational efficiency. Members contribute to safeguarding Walmart’s integrity while enabling strategic growth. This dynamic group values clear communication, accountability, and innovation to uphold high standards and support Walmart’s commitment to delivering value and operational excellence.

What you'll do...

• Manage compliance requirements by addressing questions, monitoring regulations, and updating policies with leadership input.
• Collaborate with senior managers to communicate compliance information and identify potential gaps, recommending strategies for resolution.
• Maintain Walmart's Energy Benchmarking Portfolio by staying up to date on all reporting requirements and program changes that could impact the businesses bottom line.
• Be the Subject Matter Expert (SMA) on Building Performance Standards (BPS) across Walmart's real estate portfolio.
• Lead data management programs to track legislation and support long-term regulatory forecasting.
• Resolve compliance concerns through data collection, reporting and timely updates.
• Work closely with internal teams such as legal, real estate, energy and sustainability.

What you'll bring...

• Proven expertise in compliance management and regulatory compliance within complex environments.
• Experience in the energy industry across various sectors.
• An understanding of deregulated energy markets
• Previous experience with Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) with an understanding of Renewable Portfolio Standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage internal controls and lead compliance assessments effectively.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to analyze legislation, assess regulatory impacts, and develop strategic responses.
• Excellent project management capabilities with a focus on driving results and accountability.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and fostering a culture of integrity and transparency.
• A history of thriving in a team environment.

This position is located at our beautiful new home office in Bentonville, AR.
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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 disabilit