Sr. Compliance Specialist, Environmental Compliance

The pay range is $56,400.00 - $101,500.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Job Title: Sr. Compliance Specialist, Environmental Compliance

Classification: Exempt

Date: March 2025

About Us:

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers. Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

To match the signature style and passion of Target’s distinctive retail brand, Target Legal Affairs is a dynamic and deeply knowledgeable team of experts. Whether specializing in law, government affairs, employee relations, risk, compliance, ethics, security, or food safety, we use our expertise and influence to advocate for Target, support Target’s business and mitigate risk for the company. We work with both internal and external entities on key issues that affect Target’s ability to conduct business productively, ethically and securely. Through our understanding of Target’s business models and operations, we help facilitate Target’s growth, and provide guidance that leaders rely on to make appropriate, well-informed decisions. Simultaneously, we help protect the business by applying our comprehensive understanding of risk and the law on issues that impact our brand, guests, team members, stores, distribution centers and corporate locations. 

  

A role in Environmental Compliance and Ethics means working in an area that will support efforts to identify, prioritize, and minimize areas of risk for Target Stores, Supply Chain, and Headquarters facilities.

As a Senior Compliance Specialist – Environmental Compliance you will:

• Work cross-functionally with partners across the enterprise to ensure business objectives are

met, while managing risk and compliance across Target’s item assortment.

• Provide product classification for items within Target’s retail assortment based on business rules

and government regulations.

• Monitor for and escalate violations of rules, regulations and policies related to the classification

of products.

• Take action to resolve item data issues.

• Work with vendors, sellers, merchants and other parties to answer questions and facilitate item set-up.

• Maintain knowledge of environmental compliance regulations and Target best practices by reviewing regulations and participating in training.

• Maintain an understanding of relevant business practices and processes.

• Learn and utilize multiple technology platforms and systems to complete tasks.

• Provide ideas for process and technology improvements to enhance process efficiency, quality and overall partner experience.

• Other duties as assigned

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associates degree in environmental science, engineering, chemistry or related field, and at least 4 years work experience in environmental, compliance, or other related field

• General or working knowledge of DOT, RCRA and IFC regulations.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with vendors, customers, and team members at all levels; stron